Tag: tree canopy
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It seems like an odd question. Most of us share a common understanding: to keep something in its current state or protect it from harm. If you’ve been following recent posts here or city communications, you may know the Riverland Park parcel on North Van Dyke is coming back before the Sterling Heights City Council,…
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The Sterling Oak is still standing.Still rooted.Still waiting. And it is not waiting alone. Surrounding it are other landmark trees — quieter, less well known, but no less a part of the landscape — all tied to the same uncertain fate. Years after their future first came into question, nothing has been fully decided —…
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Tree Canopy US is a canopy data project of the Arbor Day Foundation (founders of TreeCity® designations), the US Forest Service, and PlantITGeo. It states its goals as helping communities understand their tree canopy data and “understand how well plans and projects are working.” It only measures trees over 10-15 feet high, or otherwise relatively…
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The following article appears in the Spring 2025 newsletter of the Michigan Botanical Society Southeastern Chapter about the Sterling Oak, published June 02, 2025. It is also being republished with permission here. The Story of the Sterling Oak Becoming part of the MBS Big Tree Program submitted by Mark Graf In 1799, William Blake wrote…
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Thanks to thousands of residents of Sterling Heights and beyond, our historic tree has many voices behind it. Centuries-old trees should not be considered disposable. They are irreplaceable. (Wordcloud created to represent the keywords of your petition comments, feel free to copy/share) The voices are growing louder everyday! Please keep spreading the word. Thank you!
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Planting trees isn’t just about adding beauty — it’s an investment in the future of our neighborhoods,” said Mayor Michael Taylor, in a separate statement. “Tree-lined streets make our community more vibrant, improve air quality and provide a cooling effect. They even help slow traffic for enhanced neighborhood safety. Every tree we plant today helps…