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Basia Alexander

DON'T Do to Trees

#4 Way to Hurt Trees: Cutting down nearby trees and disturbing the ecosystem

Cutting any trees or even clearing a piece of land isn't just the sad loss of many trees, but surrounding trees and the ecosystem are in peril because of it.

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Jan 12, 2026
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Basia Alexander
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DON'T Do to Trees

#10 Way to Hurt Trees: Pollution, Dumping, Litter.

Can you imagine trying to live while drinking oil-y water? In trash? However, there's praise for Tree Protectors.

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Jan 12, 2026
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Basia Alexander
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DON'T Do to Trees

Top 10 Ways to Hurt Trees and Four Common Themes in Tree Decline and Death

This is a summary list. Each Way to Hurt Trees has its own related blog post. Any of these ways could kill a tree. All are bad, and it’s hard to prioritize them into a “top 10” list.

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Jan 12, 2026
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Basia Alexander
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DON'T Do to Trees

Don't Park Under Trees

Parking cars, trucks or other heavy equipment under trees compresses the soil. Roots have a harder time growing in compressed soil.

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Jan 11, 2026
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Basia Alexander
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10 Easy Ways to Protect Trees

10 Easy Ways to Be a Tree Protector

Starting with loving trees, here is the short list of 10 easy things you can do to be a Tree Protector. You probably already do some of them.

Posted on 
Dec 12, 2020
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Basia Alexander
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10th of 10: Speak FOR Trees

With these 10 Easy Ways, you can turn your backyard into a zone of dynamic balance and good habitat for all creatures. Then, take the next step: Be a tree advocate.

Posted on 
Dec 10, 2020
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Basia Alexander
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10 Easy Ways to Protect Trees

9th of 10: Open Up Dinner Conversations

When there is a lull in conversation, ask your friends “Do you have a favorite tree? How do you feel when you are with that tree?” or “Did you go to a special tree when you were a child?”

Posted on 
Dec 9, 2020
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Basia Alexander
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8th of 10: Join Many Others Who Talk TO and WITH Trees

Every living Being has a kind of innate intelligence. Nature has a deep wisdom. Try having a 2-way conversation.

Posted on 
Dec 8, 2020
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Basia Alexander
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