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The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest is certainly one of the most awe-inspiring places on earth. You should find the time to visit it in person, but these photos and videos can help tide you over until you get some free time. https://www.usatoday.com//inside-ancient-forest/104059624/

Just because bonsai trees are small doesn’t mean they can’t still produce an impressive crop. Check out these fruiting bonsai trees in the video below. YouTube Code: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhp_S7DBIb0

A few weeks ago, firefighters rescued a tree worker who became trapped under the fronds of a palm tree. The dead fronds of palm trees represent a serious hazard, and many tree workers are injured each year when fronds fall from the canopy. Read more about the daring rescue that took place here. http://www.nbcsandiego.com//Rancho-Bernardo-Tree-Trimmer-S

September and October are two of the best months for planting shade trees, so check out this article from the Sacramento Bee to learn about some of the tips and tricks for picking great species. http://www.fresnobee.com//home-garden/article163416818.html

Some conservationists have been experimenting with a new way to reduce global carbon emissions and protect vast tracts of forested land. Apparently, the approach has generated positive results. Learn more about their efforts here. https://www.theatlantic.com//paying-people-to-pres/534351/

Do you love camping as much as you love trees? If so, the Treepod a tent designed to hang from a tree, rather than rest on the ground may be for you. Learn more about this innovative product here. http://abcnews.go.com//tree-tents-campers-off-ground-air-4

Warming temperatures and reduced rainfall are taking their toll on both Lake Tahoe and the trees that surround the area. You can read more about the plight of these trees and the threats facing the animals in the lake here. http://www.sacbee.com//l/environment/article163973842.html

Officials in Newport Beach have begun removing several large trees so that the sidewalks in the area can be improved and connected. As you may expect, this has frustrated some local residents, as explained by this L.A. Times article. http://www.latimes.com//tn-dpt-me-sidewalk-20170727-story.

Here’s some good news for your Monday: Despite the drought, not one of Orange County’s redwoods has died from the lack of water. Read more about these iconic trees and the efforts to support them here, in an article from the Orange County Register. http://www.ocregister.com//threatened-by-drought-not-one-/

Have you heard about the new forest being planted by Apple near their new Cupertino headquarters? Intended to improve the area’s aesthetics and absorb carbon, the question is: How much carbon will they absorb? Check out this article from The Architect’s Newspaper to find out. https://archpaper.com/2017/07/trees-sequester-carbon-myth/

Although they aren’t native to the central Coast, redwoods can usually be grown in this region if you supply supplemental water. Check out some more tips on caring for redwoods here. http://www.sanluisobispo.com//home-g/article160108169.html

The City of San Francisco has recently taken over the care and maintenance of the city’s street trees. They have their work cut out for them though: They are faced with a 3- to 5-year backlog of trees that require pruning or removal. Learn more about their progress here. https://patch.com//san-francisco-takes-over-tree-maintenan

We hope you like almonds, because our local farmers are producing more of them than ever. In fact, almond farms take up a Rhode-Island-sized swath of land in California. You can learn more about the upcoming almond crop here. http://www.thepacker.com//california-almond-crop-increasing