GetUpdated, a Swedish Internet Marketing Agency, are holding their annual
worldwide Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Competition. The twist - make global
warming awareness 2007 top of the pops in Google, Yahoo and MSN by May 2007.The
task of the competition is to appear first in search engines for the phrase
"GlobalWarming Awareness2007", without breaching the Google webmaster guidelines
(read "no-spamming"). The competition is excellent research to learn what makes
the top three search engines tick.Unlike typical SEO contests which make up
words such as v7ndotcom elursrebmem or carcrasherdotcom as the phrase,
GetUpdated has chosen a phrase to make the SEO community more aware of global
warming.Will this lead to climate change websites being bombarded with spam? A
quick look at the leaders of the competition shows they have not spammed
environmental blogs or directories, so fingers crossed they continue to build
links ethically.So far this year global warming has had a tonne of attention.
Australian prime time TV network, Channel 7, in conjunction with the Australian
Conservation Foundation, has launched a website, Cool the Globe, which aims to
raise awareness of climate change and challenges all Australians to reduce
greenhouse gases.Across the globe in the United States, it looks like global
warming will be an election topic next year, according to the Washington Times,
?Presidential candidates for 2008 mostly agree that global warming is a problem
that merits government action, a signal that debate on the issue will be more
practical than conceptual,? writes Christina Bellantoni.In the UK, global
warming is gaining in press coverage, but for some, it?s nearly welcome. 2007
promises to deliver another record breaking year temperature wise. Last year,
according to Met Office figures, was the warmest year on record (since 1914) and
this year is expected to top that.So with all the publicity surrounding global
warming, when will our leaders decide it?s time to make changes? With more
companies and industries, such as GetUpdated, bringing global warming to the
forefront of our attention, action should follow and take over from
awareness.After reading this, it?s time for you to take action. If you don?t
know where to start, type in your local city and ?global warming action? into
your favourite web browser. There should be a range of activities you can join,
if not then maybe it?s time to start your own.Sydney internet marketing agency,
BlackMax Media, is pleased to add their unique action with their entry. Their
site encourages visitors to become aware and take action by joining online
petitions.Louise Gorrie is Director of Sydney SEO agency, BlackMax Media.
BlackMax's GlobalWarming Awareness2007 entry is currently ranked one in
Australia. - This guide is for planting River Birch Trees in Zip Code 19623
River Birch Trees are fairly easy to plant because they are fairly rugged and
durable. Yet to plant or transplant them you do need to follow some basic
guidelines. Two of the best types or River Birch trees are Dura Heat and
Heritage River Birches. We have been growing River Birch Trees for a number of
years and offer these suggestions for planting. All people handling Dura Heat
and Heritage River Birches seedlings and small trees need to help with the life
support of your plants. Seedlings are like fish out of water and need care which
is often overlooked between the time the seedlings are lifted and transplanted.
Improper care means higher mortality. Do not try and reinvent the wheel. You
must protect seedling from moisture and temperature extremes, as well as
physical damage. Seedlings are living and should be handled carefully. For a
higher survival rate, treat trees carefully and plant them immediately. I like
to have a backup plan for planting if the weather turns bad. I will sometimes
switch from lining out the seedlings to potting them up if I realize that the
soil conditions will not be right for an extended Length of time. If planting
must be delayed a few days, keep the plants in a cold, protected place with air
circulation between the trees. Keep the Dura Heat and Heritage River Birches
trees out of the rain and wind. To check if the trees need water, feel the media
at the roots. If it isn't damp, water the trees and allow the excess water to
drain. In cool, damp weather, the biggest threat to these trees is from mold.
Try to keep out of soil seedlings moist by either restricting water loss with a
water vapor barrier or by wetting the roots at regular intervals. While handling
or planting try to reduce temperature and air movement around the seedlings.
Windy days can dry out seedlings so consider waiting for calmer weather. Once
your soil conditions are correct OUR FREE USE PLANTERS will make planting a snap
so its will be worth waiting for good planting conditions. HOW TO PLANT Ideal
planting days are cool and cloudy with little or no wind. If possible, avoid
planting on warm, windy days. The soil should be moist not wet. Care in planting
is more important than speed. Make sure the roots are never allowed to become
dry. Bare root seedlings should be carried in a waterproof bag or bucket with
plenty of moist material packed around the roots to keep them damp. Ideally,
bare root boxes should be kept refrigerated or packed in ice or snow. Don't
freeze the trees. Competition from weeds, grass, brush or other trees is very
detrimental to survival and growth of seedlings. Choose areas free from this
competition or clear at least a three-foot square bare spot before planting.
Seedlings should not be planted under the crown of existing trees, or closer
than 6 feet to existing brush. Avoid areas near walnut trees. Brush aside loose
organic material such as leaves, grass, etc., from the planting spot to expose
mineral soil. If organic matter gets into the planting hole, it can decompose
and leave air spaces. Roots will dry out when they grow into these spaces. Open
up the hole, making sure the hole is deep enough for the roots to be fully
extended. If roots are curled or bunched up, the tree will not be able to take
up water correctly, will often weaken and die, or may blow down later due to
poor root structure. Take a tree out of your planting bag or bucket only after
a hole is ready. When exposed, the fine roots can dry out in as little as 30
seconds. Seedling shoots and roots lose water to air, roots require more
protecting.Unlike leaves ,they do not have stomata (close-able openings on the
surface of the leaves) or any waxy coatings to help reduce water loss. If the
Dura Heat and Heritage River Birches roots feel dry they are probably dead. Now
I know you are thinking,"I will place them in a bucket of water and store them
there until planting". This will not work. Submerge plants for no longer that a
couple of minutes. Placing them in water cuts them off from oxygen. Remember to
remove the container before planting a containerized tree. A helpful hint to all
those new gardeners just starting is to remember to always plant green side up.
Hold the seedling in place in the hole, making sure the roots are straight,
fully extended and that the tree is neither too shallow or too deep in the hole.
Fill hole, allowing soil to fall in around the roots. Tamp with hands or with
your heel. Don't crush the roots by jumping up and down around the seedling like
there is a snake curled up around the seedling. It is delicate. Fill with more
soil, if necessary, and tamp. Tamping is important. If soil is not firmly packed
around the roots, there will be air pockets that can dry out the roots, and the
seedlings may be weakly anchored. It is far easier to plant the tree strait up
then have the tree leaning and have to adjust the tree later. (Addition of
fertilizer and plant vitamins at the time of planting is not generally
necessary.) Take your time in planting. Proper spacing will help you grow a more
valuable crop. I have tried to get more production from a limited area by over
planting and then thinning, but I always have had trouble in harvesting ....
digging is slower and poor quality usually results for a portion of the crop.
Avoid these tree planting errors: Tangled roots Planting too shallow Planting
too deep Air pockets Turned up roots (this is called J rooting) Planting
trees that are not tolerant of wet soils in poorly drained areas Planting over
rocks, septic tanks and leach fields, on sand mounds CARE OF TREES FOLLOWING
PLANTING Check periodically to be sure that brush, grass and other vegetation is
kept under control by mowing, mulching, spraying or a combination of these
treatments. Always obtain advice from a licensed pest control adviser before
using chemicals. You ag extension agency may offer courses in application of
chemicals. Monitoring the appearance of your trees will help you to detect signs
of insects, diseases or other problems. Appearances also help sell your product.
Look for foliage turning yellow, new foliage drooping or other signs of poor
health. It is easier to take successful corrective action if the problem is
detected early. Over watering is a common problem in irrigated plantations. You
probably won't need to water more frequently than every 7-10 days. Give your
trees a thorough, deep soak and then let the soil dry out before the next
watering. This encourages the roots to grow down in search of water. Frequent,
shallow watering encourages root growth near the surface and the trees are more
dependent on irrigation and are less windfirm. Animals can be a major cause of
damage to young trees. Porcupines, gophers, mice, rabbits, deer and cattle are
the most frequent source of damage. In many states you may have to call your
game commission and get their recommendations on legal methods to protect your
crop. In our state, you can get help from the Pa. Game Commission to kill deer
that are a threat to your seedlings or obtain a free fence to keep deer away
from your seedlings. Over the years we have lost more trees to mice than any
other animal. Put rat baits out on a regular basis. Over the years we have lost
more seedlings and plants to mice than any other culprit including deer and
rabbit ts combined. You an see more articles about the care of trees plants and
nursery stock at our web site: http://www.seedlingsrus.com and
http://www.highlandhillfarm.com About the Author Bill has been raising and
selling trees for 25 years near Doylestown Pa. and has two web sites
http://www.seedlingsrus.com and http://www.zone5trees.com
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