Brown University

Community-based exhibition at Brown carves a future for a fallen elm

The juried group exhibition “Point of Entry” showcases sculptures and other works of art created from a beloved elm tree that ...
The Providence Journal

Why was a beloved, 80-year-old elm tree cut down on Brown's campus?

For decades, the American elm population has dwindled, and one of its greatest threats is the deadly Dutch elm disease, which has taken its toll on Brown’s campus, too. The tree removal culminated in ...
KOIN 6

Removal of ‘iconic’ 150-year-old elm tree begins in downtown Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Monday marks an end of an era in the City of Portland as the large elm tree standing downtown began its departure after 154 years. The tree located behind the Portland Art ...
The Conversation

Disease has killed most of the UK’s elm trees since the 1960s – but there are signs they may be making a comeback

Elm trees were once stalwarts of the UK countryside that towered out of hedgerows, lined fields and woodlands. Glance at the landscape paintings of John Constable for a vague idea of what has been ...