Invasive plants are killing native trees
Thanks to decades of neglect, many of Seattle's parks and greenbelts are plagued by smothering ivy and other invasive species. Some parts of the forest are completely overrun.

Few rules protect trees on private land
A growing push to squeeze larger homes, apartment buildings and businesses onto every inch of city property is increasingly putting trees at risk.

Seattle's woods home to many species
Whether they're backyard trees or forested parks, Seattle's woods are home to a surprising range of bugs, amphibians and warm-blooded beasts.