an Urban Forest. The City of Worcester, MA serves as the focal point for this evolving story of grassroots negligence and activism. The author is adept at uncovering the societal and industrial forces that carved a city out of the wilderness, and sometimes molded a little of the wilderness back into the city.An ambitious work, the book is a 200-page treasure with 16 pages of color photos, and numerous illustrations throughout. Nature lovers will also appreciate the occasional botanical information and illustrations of native trees.Trees At Risk is both a hopeful blueprint and a cautionary tale of what cities can do to protect and promote their urban forests, and what can happen if they do not. Ms. Herwitz is a skilled historian, but also a masterful wordsmith. For example: On a chill December afternoon when the hardwoods stand barren, their fallen leaves but sodden dregs of autumn's gold, Worcester's hues are clay and stone. Viewed from Mount St. James, once home to native Nipmucs, now to the College of the Holy Cross, the muted city melds with the dun-colored woodlands of surrounding hills - its red-brick factory buildings and cement offices crowding the valley floor, a glass-and-steel bank tower mirroring winter's slate sky, white and frown and beige three-deckers climbing rocky hillsides, the charcoal-gray swath of I-290snaking over streets.Come spring, though, there is green. First, a fine misting of chartreuse as the weeping willows unfurl their buds, then a wash of emerald as the sugar and Norway maples, the ashes, oaks and ginkgoes spread their leaves, until Worcester's swarthy face is softened by a sylvan veil. A city of aging factories and dreams of renewal, of ethnic pride and paternalism, of grit, ingenuity and determination, Worcester is also a city of trees.Her work reaches far beyond Worcester though, in its lessons and implications. She looks at the national picture of demising urban forests. Statistics abound: ""the average life of a city tree is only 32 years - 13 if planted downtown - far short of the 150-year average life span of trees in rural settings."" What's more, city tree planting and maintenance budgets have been slashed nationwide, and urban parks are also at risk. The story of the threat to Worcester's trees is the story of the relationship between Americans and nature - at times exploitative, at times romantic, and occasionally reverent. She gives a clear history of the local native landscape, and its gradual civilization. And, throughout the work she provides wonderful snippets of historical significance, like the quote from Genesis that English settlers liked to use to justify their taking of Native land: ""Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue "  (less)

this evolving story of grassroots negligence and activism. The author is adept at uncovering the societal and industrial forces that carved a city out of the wilderness, and sometimes molded a little of the wilderness back into the city. An ambitious work, the book is a 200-page treasure with 16 pages of color photos, and numerous illustrations throughout. Nature lovers will also appreciate the occasional botanical information and illustrations of native trees. Trees At Risk is both a hopeful blueprint and a cautionary tale of what cities can do to protect and promote their urban forests, and what can happen if they do not. Ms. Herwitz is a skilled historian, but also a masterful wordsmith. For example: On a chilly December afternoon when the hardwoods stand barren, their fallen leaves but sodden dregs of autumn's gold, Worcester's hues are clay and stone. Viewed from Mount St. James, once home to native Nipmucs, now to the College of the Holy Cross, the muted city melds with the dun-colored woodlands of surrounding hills - its red-brick factory buildings and cement offices crowding the valley floor, a glass-and-steel bank tower mirroring winter's slate sky, white and frown and beige three-deckers climbing rocky hillsides, the charcoal-gray swath of I-290snaking over streets. Come spring, though, there is green. First, a fine misting of chartreuse as the weeping willows unfurl their buds, then a wash of emerald as the sugar and Norway maples, the ashes, oaks and ginkgoes spread their leaves, until Worcester's swarthy face is softened by a sylvan veil. A city of aging factories and dreams of renewal, of ethnic pride and paternalism, of grit, ingenuity and determination, Worcester is also a city of trees.Her work reaches far beyond Worcester though, in its lessons and implications. She looks at the national picture of demising urban forests. Statistics abound: ""the average life of a city tree is only 32 years - 13 if planted downtown - far short of the 150-year average life span of trees in rural settings."" What's more, city tree planting and maintenance budgets have been slashed nationwide, and urban parks are also at risk. The story of the threat to Worcester's trees is the story of the relationship between Americans and nature - at times exploitative, at times romantic, and occasionally reverent. She gives a clear history of the local native landscape, and its gradual civilization. And, throughout the work she provides wonderful snippets of historical significance, like the quote from Genesis that English settlers liked to use to justify their taking of Native land: ""Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it."" But, the settlers proved far more accomplished at subduing than replenishing, "  (less)

get the clich?s over with. Southern hospitality rules in both cities and both have beautiful mansions in a range of architectural styles, horse-drawn carriages clip-clopping on cobblestone streets, lovely gardens, oak tree dripping Spanish moss, and plenty of verandas on which to kick back with a mint julep.brbrThe first mark of difference between these two cities is, of course, that they're in different states. South Carolina is the smallest southern state while Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi. And it might surprise more than a few people that Savannah has a larger population than Charleston and that it throws the second-largest St. Patrick's Day celebration in the states (after New York City). But this does make sense, as Savannah is known to throw a good party.brbrEminently beautiful and strollable, Charleston and Savannah give each other a run for their money. (A little sibling rivalry never hurt anyone.) Compare for yourself.brbrbrbrbrbrbrbi"An excellent choice for people who want everything under one cover."/i/b- Washington PostbrbrFodor's Pocket Guides are designed for people who just want the highlights. They contain full, rich descriptions of major cities around the globe including the most worthy sights, the best restaurants and lodging, plus shopping, nightlife, and outdoors highlights - all in a new trim, petit package.brbbrAll the basics/byou need to help you decide what to see and do in the time you have.brbbrSmart contacts/band detailed practical information, including the scoop on public transportation, local holidays, what to pack, and more.?àõÂ? (öÿ¾Û€  (less)

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impair the ability of the blood to circulate properly resulting in all kinds of physical discomforts and leave the body vulnerable to illness. Relief may be found with the use of the Natural Tree Sap Pouch.* Each pouch contains Tree Sap powder from broad leaf trees (such as beech, oak and cherry) and comes with an adhesive bandage. The Tree Sap Pouch is to be used overnight or longer, if desired. When the pouch is applied to the body it is white in color and the powder moves freely. During use the powder turns greenish brown and begins to harden. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. **The information in this website is not intended as medical adv...  (less)