Palm trees are about as L.A. as it gets. But is it time to bid them a frond farewell?
When it comes down to it, L.A.’s palm trees are like the lilies of the field, glorious to behold but neither toiling nor ...
LA may have to get rid of its most iconic feature to prevent wildfires
When cruising around Los Angeles, it's impossible to miss the iconic towering palm trees lining the streets. They have become an essential part of the city's ambiance - but they also may threaten LA's ...
scmp.com8 年
Magic sugar palms – saving the world, one tree at a time
In Indonesia, rampant deforestation by forest fires has been fuelled by the demand for more land in which to grow palm trees for palm oil. Unfortunately, this land grows on top of peat swamps ...
朝日新聞社2 年
City forced to ruin view of picturesque palm tree-lined road
There are more than 80,000 posts with the hashtag "#Chibafornia" on Instagram, many of which feature photos of cars and motorcycles against the backdrop of the palm tree-lined road. Meanwhile ...