Green Blog

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The Green Blog shares news and information related to forestry/wildfire, sustainability, climate, environmental stewardship and other green topics.

Trees beautify and cool a boulevard in Palm Springs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Lush urban forests can help communities face climate change

March 17, 2021

By Jeannette Warnert

Urban trees are much more than lovely greenery and stately landscape features. Scientists believe trees are a key tool for combating climate change and living with warming temperatures in California.

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With everyone wearing face masks, the four people stand on dusty soil among dozens of three-bladed windmills, under a cloudless blue sky.

UC Climate Stewards take action to protect communities

February 25, 2021

By Pamela S Kan-Rice

Water availability, food production and biodiversity are being affected by climate change. There are actions individuals can take to protect their communities.

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UC Master Gardeners encourage local residents to grow fruit and vegetables in their gardens.

To reach vets, kids, older adults, UC Master Gardeners partner with community organizations

February 19, 2021

By Jeannette Warnert

Successfully supporting farming, homemaking and youth development with science-based solutions during UC Cooperative Extension's first 60 years in California prompted UC Agriculture and Natural Resources leaders to consider other ways the same concept could improve American lives.

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Winter prescribed burns allow landowners to reduce fuels with low risk.

To reduce wildfire risk, forestland owners can do winter controlled burns, says UCCE expert

February 19, 2021

By Jeannette Warnert

When conditions are right, winter can be a good time to conduct prescribed burns for forest management, says Rob York, UC Cooperative Extension forestry specialist. A huge issue we have in California is fire severity.

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UC Master Gardener Francie Murphy in her succulent garden.

Drought-tolerant plants can save water, but beware of those that are toxic

February 8, 2021

By Jeannette Warnert

UC Master Gardener Francie Murphy was pruning the succulents in her San Diego front yard when an unfortunate accident catalyzed her commitment to communicating the dangers of toxic plants.

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