Author: Barbara Rompala

Beech leaf disease (BLD) is a new and emerging forest threat, first observed in the United States in 2012 in Ohio. Since then, the disease has spread east and to the north and south and now can be found across New England. BLD symptoms have been observed in native American beech trees—as well as European […]

The County’s newest and largest park will be located on the former Don Guanella School site near Reed and Sproul Roads in Marple Township. The future park consists of 213 acres—one of Delco’s largest forests—and is home to woodlands, wetlands, and many wildlife species. The creation of a park on the Don Guanella tract is […]

Besides proper maintenance, such as weeding, watering and pruning, there is another important key to the successful survival and growth of newly planted trees. It is protection! As they establish strong roots, chunks and branches and developed foliage, young trees are very vulnerable to DEER damage. Of course, extreme weather conditions and property disturbance in […]

The Marple Tree Commission (MTC) has facilitated the planting of more than 1000 trees in town over the past 16 years. About 500 are located in our eight Township parks, along roadsides and on school campuses and are maintained by MTC volunteers. Another 500 or so through our Re-Leaf Marple Program, are located on residential […]