Think Twice: Will That Tree Grow There?
A honey locust is a tough species, able to handle everything from browsing deer to rambunctious children. Trees are living organisms, not inert structures statically decorating our landscape. Those who forget this run the risk of repeated failures in which poorly selected trees placed in difficult environments result in unhealthy trees and costly replacement. This… Read More »
Tags: Boulevard Trees, Food Forest, Landscape Architecture, Native Species, Tree Selection
Investing in Asset Management: Seven Steps to Help You Strategize
From clean water to sanitary sewers to safe roads, elements of our infrastructure are key components in a life where our public health is protected and our desirable living environment is preserved. Problem is, many communities struggle to maintain their deteriorating and aging assets in the wake of limited resources and decreased funding. But delaying… Read More »
Tags: Asset Management, Bridge, Colorado Springs, Golden, Municipal, Pavement, Sewer, Signage, Stormwater, Water
Webinar Examines Streambank Stabilization
As part of the NCHRP research project, small willow cuttings were harvested and then grown for about seven months in a Colorado State University (CSU) greenhouse in Fort Collins. Then cranes were used to place 20-foot-long, 15-ton “planter trays” of willows in CSU’s research flume. In August and September 2014, water was run through the… Read More »
Tags: FHWA, NCHRP, Streambank Protection, Webinar