Hundreds of thousands of Washington state's trees are dead or dying - what's killing them?

Of Washington's 22 million forested acres, the Department of Natural Resources manages about 3 million acres of state land.
Seattle Times

Why this tree service won’t cut down trees

Basil Camu is on a mission to save trees, even the dying ones. His unconventional approach: let it be. It’s one of the costliest actions we take in managing our landscapes — in terms of dollars and ...

Mayor signs order to boost Seattle's tree preservation efforts

Seattle’s mayor signed a new executive order Tuesday aimed at enhancing tree preservation on private property.
komonews

Seattle council weighs housing needs vs. tree preservation in growth plan debate

SEATTLE — The public had one last chance to comment, advise, and applaud a range of amendments that will reshape Seattle’s 20-year vision for growth, known as the Comprehensive Plan. Balancing tree ...
KUOW

Seattle passed a tree protection law last year. So why did a 'protected' cedar get the ax?

On Tuesday, a 60-foot cedar tree in West Seattle was cut down to make way for a six-home development project, despite being designated by the city as "protected" from home demolition. Local ...