We're replacing BBC Sounds outside the UK and bringing you BBC.com, a seamless way to read, watch, and listen - all in one place.

PORTLAND, Oregon — A family is suing the City of Portland for $4.7 million over a tree that fell onto their home after the city denied them a permit to remove the tree. The Douglas fir crashed ...

and $59.98 for a 6-7-foot Douglas fir. Bend the branches to ensure they are flexible, as this is a sign that the tree is still alive and in good shape. Bruno Rodriguez, owner of a tree lot at ...