NewtonTreeConservncy

Non-profit organization in Newton, MA, dedicated to promoting the health of our city's urban forest through tree planting, preservation, and public awareness.

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

Seven #gasleaks reported to National Grid today at tree planting addresses. Some we have room to avoid leak & still plant. Others not. )-; #NewtonMA @MOFront_newton

[Julia Malakie @JuliaMalakie]

Spent day w/Bob Ackley of @GasSafetyUSA checking @NewtonTrees planting spots for #gasleaks. No leak @alannogee's, but the mutual Twitter followers got to meet in person! #NewtonMA

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

Albemarle north of Crafts. The Fall 2013 catalpas have really taken off! And you call tell there was some flooding earlier this afternoon.

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

10" & 8" lindens down on Albemarle. Each had some degree of adventitious roots at break.

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

Third @arborday seedling, sweetgum, also looking great. Lots of new growth & clear central leader, typical of species. #NewtonMA #trees

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

London plane @arborday seedling, also transplanted spring 2018, growing like gangbusters. Did a little lower branch removal & reduction. #NewtonMA #trees

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

Zelkova we grew from @arborday seedling, transplanted spring 2018, had major branch torn off but seems to be recovering. #NewtonMA #trees

[Julia Malakie @JuliaMalakie]

Another #NewtonMA ash tree (10" DBH) being killed by Emerald Ash Borer. 188 Comm Ave. At least 4 exit holes visible at eye level. This is what #EAB damage looks like. #trees #goodbyeNewtontrees

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

Fall 2015 Kentucky coffeetree looked great; just needed a little pedestrian clearance. That pruned-off branch is all this year's growth. #NewtonMA #trees

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

Pruning some #trees planted Fall 2015 in Russell Rd. Here's before&after of a power. #NewtonMA

[Julia Malakie @JuliaMalakie]

Checking @NewtonTrees planting spots for #gasleaks w/@GasSafetyUSA. 90+% gas both sides of street at 52 Cherry. Bob thinks it's cracked main. @nationalgridus came fast but w/o flame ionization unit! #NewtonMA #trees @NewtonFireDept @JimCoteWard3 @_EmilyNorton @NewtonMAMayor

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

How much would come off top of Angier oak because it would shade roof solar? #NewtonMA #trees Public hearing 7pm tonight #NewtonMA City Hall Council Chamber.

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

Public trees including Library parking lot would be cut, some smaller ones moved, and larger ones "trimmed" (topped?) for Phase 3 Solar. Public hearing 7pm tonight.https://t.co/otl8oSv6Lw

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

Glad they included columnar sweetgum. We'd add 'Newton Sentry' sugar maple, if you can find it. https://t.co/Kg8GgdsiGX

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

Good to see! https://t.co/Fe4rSlAa8Z

[Alliance4Trees @alliance4trees]

How many trees are in your city? It might seem like a straightforward question, but finding the answer can be a monumental task.

https://t.co/EmxKYWZUQE

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

@kendanila @NewtonFreeLib Only if all you care about is carbon sequestration. Urban trees & trees in public spaces have a lot of other benefits. Just like parks & Little League baseball fields & beaches & all the other things that aren't getting covered with solar panels.

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

All 12 interior #trees @NewtonFreeLib parking lot would be cut, & berms eliminated, to install Ameresco #solarcarports & increase parking. Worth it?

[Julia Malakie @JuliaMalakie]

My Facebook Live of Ameresco #solar carports in the rain. https://t.co/VcgbKSY0yy #NewtonMA #solarcarports

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

@brendankeegan @NewtonFreeLib City says not. Roof looks big but it's got many sections and angles.

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

#NewtonMA Urban Tree Comm monthly meeting tomorrow 12/21, 7:45AM, City Hall rm205. Agenda includes phase 3 Solar, Tree Preservation Ordinance/significant trees. Guests welcome. https://t.co/gjZDL2ToQm

[NewtonTreeConservncy @NewtonTrees]

Less and less space for trees overall, and on individual lots as smaller houses are torn down.

[Jeff Albro, CDMP @BeantownData]

An animation I built in @tableau and captured with @screentogif of buildings built over time in Newton, MA. Gathered from assessors data, it only includes buildings still standing in 2016. You can clearly see the gap for the Mass Pike.

CC @NewtonMAMayor @NewtonMAGIS

[Julia Malakie @JuliaMalakie]

36" red oak City of #NewtonMA mayor would cut down for incremental impact on roof solar panel output Angier Elementary School. https://t.co/4zerAxAHi7 @arborday @UrbForestCrimes @WabanLibrary @NewtonParksRec @14thVillage @newtontab @NewtonTrees @BostonGlobe