Live tree rentals appeal to environmentally conscious
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PORTLAND, Ore. Want a real Christmas tree, but don&#39;t like the idea of chopping one down? A company in Oregon is stepping in to fill a void for environmentally conscious consumers.
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Joe Sharp has traveled the world but says he has never found a more perfect Christmas tree than in Oregon, the nation&#39;s largest producer in a $791 million industry and a leader in the effort to revive the holiday market for live trees.
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By Joe Chapman, Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Wash.  Jun. 23--The apricot tree in Frank Requist's backyard has produced many a sweet treat and jars of jam for his friends and neighbors over the years.
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Low maintenance topiaries in a menagerie of shapes can satisfy that urge to plant.
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The system is targeted at installations where environmental concerns outweigh cost.
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By TACON, Terry  GROWING native trees for timber and environmental values will be the topic of a seminar to be held at the Mangorei Hall on March 16.
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Once roof gardens were just a matter of aesthetics; now there's something called a &quot;green roof&quot; that has environmental benefits.
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By Tony Spinelli, Connecticut Post, Bridgeport  Jun. 17--EASTON -- The company that owns much of the protected woodlands in Easton would like to give hikers a chance to enjoy the great outdoors.
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By KRISTIN S. AGOSTONI  A patch of oak trees on Catalina Island once offered an idyllic retreat for weary visitors. Just steps away from a pair of camping tents, the trees provided a bit of shade on a hilltop overlooking the ocean.
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Looking for an eco-friendly gift for that special tree-hugger in your life? This guide has you covered, right down to the wrapping paper. By Lewis Wallace.
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By Minderjeet Kaur; Heidi Foo;   Mazlinda Mahmood; Sean Augustin; David  CALLING Wong Ee Lynn a "tree hugger" is an understatement. And she sees it as a compliment.   For her, preserving the environment is more than cutting down fewer trees or recycling garbage.
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Environmentalists are thinking ahead to the effect of tourists and investors on a landscape of crucial habitats.
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Hotels are finding that environmentally conscious features â like the bamboo flooring â are in demand from guests and can save money as well.
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The Web hosting company chosen to power the Web sites for this weekend's Live Earth concerts adopts an environmentally friendly business plan: Let the sunshine in.
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By Caroline Roberts  If you're looking for a green career, forestry could be for you. With the environment and global warming high on the political agenda, public funding has been pouring into tree planting, and that means more jobs in the sector.
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By Tony Henderson  Hitting the milestone age of 50 prompted Peter Facey to ponder a change in lifestyle.   Peter has always grown trees for a living and 20 years ago set up Trees Please, a commercial nursery in Corbridge in Northumberland.
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Worldchanging, a new tome on sustainability, makes going green easy and leaves behind the tree-hugger stereotypes. By Jenn Shreve.