Trees

A new rating system for open and planted spaces has been created, offering a way to identify the most sustainable landscapes.

Officials in San Antonio say they've closed a legal loophole that allowed developers to clear trees for ranching or farming.

Civic amenities, public spaces, and even housing could one day be formed by living trees. Researchers are looking into this new idea.

Tom Coffin is tasked with fining those who remove Atlanta trees without a proper permit, but last week he was fired, allegedly for complaining about the “almost total lack of enforcement” by other arborists.