EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon is often known for its trees. Most states set aside one day to celebrate Arbor Day. In Oregon, it’s an entire week, starting Monday, April 8. Arbor Week is celebrated every first full week of April, and this year is the 135th anniversary of the original Arbor Day. The city of … Continue reading »
Nurseries Seeing Slight Comeback
EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Agriculture says its finally seeing a pattern of recovery among its leading industry–nurseries. The sector has seen a nearly 50-percent cut to its revenue since 2005, but the future is looking brighter lately. Since the recession began, taking a negative toll on the housing market, landscaping has been … Continue reading »
Group to Archive Redwoods, Sequoias
PORT ORFORD, Ore. — A Michigan organization is attempting to archive ancient redwoods and giant sequoias, just south of Port Orford on the Oregon coast. The organization is looking at eventually cloning the species in multiple locations, starting with the southern Oregon land as a test drive. It would be a first archiving of its … Continue reading »
