In the Event of a Tree Emergency, What to do?
Branches broken, still hanging in the crown
Call an arborist to have the “hangers” removed, and make clean cuts at a lateral branch or bud.
Tree hit by vehicle
If possible, […]
Checking Tree Safety
Healthy trees can fall down. A tree may be green and lush, but that does not guarantee that it is structurally safe. Inspect trees anytime, but especially after storms. Examine […]
Checking Tree Health
Tree health can be difficult to determine, but checking your tree yearly may help you notice problems as they appear. Is the current year’s growth much less than past years’ […]
Avoiding Tree Damage During Construction
Homes are often constructed near existing trees to take advantage of their aesthetic and environmental value. Unfortunately, the processes involved with construction can be deadly to nearby trees. Proper planning […]
Safe Response to Tree-Related Storm Damage
Severe weather can have a lasting impact on your home and the trees in the surrounding landscape. Tearing winds and penetrating rains work together, softening soils and overturning trees. Lightning […]
Recognizing Tree Risk
Trees provide significant benefits to our homes and cities, but when trees fall and injure people or damage property, they are liabilities. Understanding and addressing the risks associated with trees […]
Managing Tree Hazards and Risk
Trees provide numerous benefits to those living and working in the urban environment, which increase with tree size and age. However, older and larger trees are also more likely to […]