The warmer weather leads to early spring. That early spring makes the trees bloom earlier. Hence, more pollen. Due to the increase in pollen people say their allergies are much worse than usual.
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Bills would update Maryland’s forest conservation law
Maryland’s forest conservation law has failed to protect some of the state’s best forests, scientists and environmentalists say.
Celebrate Arbor Day!
Arbor Day was started in the state of Nebraska in 1854 by Julius Sterling Morton. Nationally Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April.
As Sandy Approaches, Battle Over Trees Wages On
Power providers have targeted trees in their efforts to keep the lights on. However, conservation groups see these towering timbers as crucial to the environment. Hurricane Sandy may just add fuel to the debate.
Allergies Bloom Early With Warm Winter
Many allergy sufferers throughout the region have fallen victim to an uncharacteristically warm winter that has caused tree pollen to skyrocket earlier than in past years, sending scores into allergy-induced misery, according to Howard County Health Officer Peter Beilenson.