In 2008, the German association of certified arborists established a research group to evaluate the tools of measuring tree stability. …
4 Ways Trees are Affected by St. Louis Storms
An arborists job is deeply tied to the weather. Without knowing what weather to expect for the coming day or …
How to Identify a Missouri State Champion Tree in 2014 – Pt. 2
In part one of our post on how to identify a Missouri state champion tree in 2014, we laid out …
How to Identify a Missouri State Champion Tree in 2014
Everyone loves the beauty of big trees. There’s just something about them that command more respect and attention than those …
History of the Urban Forest in America
Urban forests are desirable and have been for dozens of years, dating back to the turn of the 19th century. …
2 Solutions to Avoiding the Conflict Between Power Lines and Urban Trees
In many urban environments, you might notice the conflict between tree and power lines, either along the roadside or even …
7 Simple Ways for Individuals to Protect Our Forests
Trees, woods, and forests across the US and abroad cam provide part of the solution to limiting climate change, and …
Thinking Strategically: Trees and Vegetation Placement in the Urban Landscape
If you’ve been following our blog, you probably know that trees and vegetation are most useful as a mitigation strategy …
2 Ways to Reduce Urban Heat Islands Using Trees and Vegitation
Ever wonder how you can help cool the urban environment, either by doing planting in the yard or volunteering in …
4 Important Concepts of Plant Health Care
Plant Health Care, called PHC by professional arborists, was coined by the International Society of Arboriculture to more clearly define …