Tag SALEM TREES
A white oak’s legacy continues in Gaiety Hill
A small group of people gathered Friday, Feb. 14 to plant a new oak tree in front of the historic Smith-Fry house in the Gaiety Hill neighborhood in Salem. The group included the house’s current owner, a Willamette University professor and descendants of Joseph Smith, who built the Smith-Fry house.
Northgate neighborhood residents can get low-cost or free trees from city program
Northgate residents can sign up to get a low-cost or free tree planted at their property as part of a city program to increase tree cover.
Potential removal of Salem white oak raises community support and sheds light on historic house
The Oregon white oak outside of the historic Smith-Fry house was flagged for removal in September. One neighbor has rallied to save it. Another found a family connection with a forestry company that wants to preserve the wood.
Despite ice storm losses, Salem on track to meet goal of increased tree cover
Streets around Salem were impassible in the days following the February 2021 ice storm due to downed trees and debris. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter) Last year was rough for trees in Salem, with significant losses from the February 2021 ice storm and additional stress caused by…
Getting rid of a white oak that fell during the ice storm? Be sure to save a slice for science.
Bush’s Pasture Park remains covered in downed branches Feb. 23 after an ice storm hit Salem on Feb. 12 (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) For the past two weeks, trees felled by the ice storm in Salem have frustrated daily life by blocking sidewalks and closing parks.…