About fifty million trees are estimated to have been killed by Sudden Oak Death on the West Coast alone. That number is rising every day.
On-campus slack-lining rules open to revision
There are countless ways students can enjoy the great outdoors. From bike riding to rock climbing, there are a variety of outlets to blow off some steam. One activity in particular that has increased in popularity is slack-lining, where people…
Learn by growing: Bonsai artist takes horticulture to the next level
Bonsai trees are rooted in a rich history, starting in ancient Egypt and later becoming popular in Japan. In recent years, a new American style of bonsai art emerged. Bonsai artists take particular types of trees and through specific practices,…
Deadly plant disease found at Cal Poly
The plant disease has the potential to kill oak trees in San Luis Obispo.
An inside look at the Cal Poly logging team
The Cal Poly logging team teaches students from all majors log chopping, birling and more.
Logging Team wins 75th Association of Western Forestry Clubs Conclave
Cal Poly Logging Team defeats over 20 other teams in competition.
Crocs, urine and one professor’s sustainable lifestyle
In an attempt to leave a small carbon footprint, Cal Poly physics professor Peter Schwartz pees on his trees instead of using fresh water.
History grows on trees in Poly construction zones
The Science Building, commonly known as the “Spider Building,” was outdated and now demolished for replacement, but 16 trees from the surrounding site were still healthy and strong. Two special trees were saved in their original locations because of their…
Students to plant 500 trees
On Saturday, non-profit organization One Cool Earth and the Cal Poly Environmental Council teamed up to pot 50 Madrone trees and 500 Redwood trees, and picked acorns to plant Oak trees.
Tree planting project completed after four years
Students seeking shade on campus now have the opportunity to enjoy the comforts of trees planted and a bench installed by forest and national resource (FNR) students between the Alan A. Erhart agriculture (10) and mathematics and science (38) buildings.