ASHLAND, Ore. — Hosted by Ashland Parks and Recreation, the Southern Oregon Regional Tree Climbing Competition took place on Saturday at Lithia Park. About 30 participants reached for success in the 2nd annual mother’s day weekend event. “Climbing competitions are ...
–UPDATE January 31, 4:35 PM– Ashland Parks and Recreation announced this afternoon that the trees will stay for now. The prospective donor for the project decided the project should be deferred and reconsidered. The donor cited concerns that the project ...
Klamath Falls, Ore. – Klamath Falls City Forester John Bellon says dry conditions are taking a toll on trees. “I’ve seen quite a bit of tree mortality right now, and I believe most of it is related to drought stress.” ...
JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Nearly 1,000 kids will work to plant trees in forestland outside of Grants Pass. This is the 29th year for the annual Josephine County Forestry Youth Tree Plant. Between Thursday and Friday, kids from Jackson and ...
Shan Creek, Ore.- An early morning ATV crash sent two people to the hospital with serious injuries Wednesday. Rural Metro Fire crews responded to the crash on Douglas Dr. near Riverbanks Rd. about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday. When they arrived, they ...
Grants Pass, Ore., — Storms overnight and in to the morning left trees across roads in Josephine County, and thousands across the region are still without power tonight. A huge tree fell this morning on Lower River Road in Grants ...
Central Point, Ore., — For some families in Jackson County the holiday season is the hardest part of the year. “Trees are expensive on the lot, sometimes it’s a choice between buying gifts for your kids and putting a tree up ...
Grants Pass, Ore., — A tree service in the Rogue Valley is preparing for the storm the best way they can. A to Z Tree Service in Grants Pass is preparing its workers for a busy weekend full of downed ...
Sacramento, Calif. (KCRA) — As the California drought persists, trees are slowly dying and becoming a larger threat during wildfire fights. Officials say the number of dead trees throughout the state has nearly tripled since a tree mortality task force ...
Ashland, Ore., — Look into the hills surrounding your home. Chances are, you’ll notice plenty of dead trees. Experts say thousands of trees are suffering from the compound effects of several drought seasons, which left them susceptible to insects. “The ...