Ann Arbor Residents Clash With DTE Over Aggressive Tree Trimming

Ann Arbor homeowners are fighting DTE over heavy-handed line clearance cuts. For utility contractors, it's another reminder that the public blames the crew with the saw.

Why crews should care: Utility tree trimming is making national headlines again — and not in a good way for the crews doing the work.

Edmonds Tree Permit Case: Appeals Court Won't Reconsider, Heading to State Supreme Court

An Edmonds property owner fought a city tree replacement mandate tied to his building permit. The case is now headed to the Washington Supreme Court — and it could affect how municipal tree codes are enforced.

Why crews should care: A Washington case could set the bar for how far cities can go in forcing tree replacement before issuing a building permit.

California peach growers get federal aid to pull trees. Here’s what to know.

California peach growers are getting federal help to remove thousands of clingstone peach trees after Del Monte’s bankruptcy and the closure of its Modesto cannery left much of the crop without a buyer. USDA aid could…