Mark Hoffman

My interest in trees started when I first saw the giant sequoias in Yosemite.
I was a teenager then, and I remember thinking, "I need to learn more about this."
That moment stuck with me.
A few years later, I went on to study forestry at Michigan Tech.

Since graduating, I’ve worked in a mix of hands-on tree care and community education.
I’ve spent over ten years helping people understand how to plant, maintain, and protect the trees in their neighborhoods.
I don’t see trees as just part of the landscape.
They are living things that make a real difference in our daily lives.

Do pine trees repel mosquitoes?

by Mark Hoffman

Pine trees are not only repulsive to mosquitoes, but to other insects as well. ThePinus plant secretes a natural resin that gives it a “sticky” surface, making it difficult for insects to land and cling to the tree. The resin …

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Do pine trees release pollen?

by Mark Hoffman

Pine trees are one of the most common types of trees in the world, and they are also one of the biggest sources of pollen. Pollen is a fine powder that is released by plants and trees, and it can …

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Do pine trees regrow after being cut down?

by Mark Hoffman

For humans, cutting down a tree is as simple as taking a saw to the trunk. But what happens to the tree after it’s been cut down? In many cases, pine trees will regrow after they’ve been cut down. This …

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Do pine trees produce carbon dioxide?

by Mark Hoffman

Pine trees are one of the most common types of trees in the world, and they play a vital role in the global carbon cycle. While most people think of trees as being “carbon sinks” – meaning they absorb more …

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Do pine trees pollute the environment?

by Mark Hoffman

There is a lot of debate surrounding whether or not pine trees pollute the environment. Some argue that pine trees release large amounts of pollutants into the air, while others claim that pine trees actually help to purify the air. …

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