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How to Cut Down a Tree Safely

Safety isn’t a throwaway word when it comes to felling trees and running chainsaws. You must take it seriously. There, of ...
A permit is required to cut a tree on public land. They are issued by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the National Forest Service. Permits are for specific areas and range from $5 to $10 with ...
Now that Thanksgiving and opening day are behind us and the holiday season is underway, it’s time to start thinking about putting up those Christmas trees. There are great local options to pick up a ...
A tree doesn't have to be alive to be a vital part of an ecosystem — dead trees make ideal nesting spots for lots of animals. However, they are also risky to have on your property, and the danger of ...
Setting up a family Christmas tree is a time-honored post-Thanksgiving tradition for many Coloradans. While fake trees are easy to find at most department stores, it’s still possible — and oftentimes, ...
Denver resident Katelyn Taylor hoped to make a beloved holiday tradition even more special this year. So she and her family, joined by their friends, hiked through Summit County’s White River National ...
CADILLAC, Michigan — As we head towards December, Christmas tree lots will begin to appear on corners and along busy roads. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, trees wrapped ...
When shopping for a Christmas tree, you'll ideally have taken height into consideration before purchasing. If not, here's how to prune it to fit in the house.
STEVENS COUNTY, Wash. — If you're looking for the perfect Christmas tree, you might be able to find it in one of our National Forests. For $5 you can get a permit that lets you cut down your own tree.
Christmas tree farms and tree lots aren’t the only places you can get a real Christmas tree this season if you live in northeastern Wisconsin. Many county forests allow you to cut down a tree for ...
With the holiday season just around the corner, many people are deciding how to celebrate and decorate. If you're considering the convenience of an artificial Christmas tree that you can use year ...