‘Death by a thousand cuts': Saratoga's tree canopy faces several threats [Bay Area News Group]
In the aftermath of the storms that surged through the Bay Area, downing trees and branches, Saratoga officials want to take a closer look at the h...
In the aftermath of the storms that surged through the Bay Area, downing trees and branches, Saratoga officials want to take a closer look at the health of the city's beloved trees. Saratoga has a rich agricultural history and has been named a Tree City USA every year since 2006. The designation gives communities a four-step framework to maintain and grow their tree cover. But Saratoga's award-winning tree canopy is likely being threatened by the effects of climate change, the California drought and other environmental stressors.