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 The Wollemi Pine  NPR  shared an article that we thought you might find interesting… Learn how a specialized group of firefighters worked to save a rare, prehistoric species of trees The Wollemi Pine– that has outlived the dinosaurs – from the wildfires in Australia. It was a lifesaving mission as dramatic as any in the months-long battle against the wildfires that tore through the Australian bush. But instead of a race to save humans or animals, a specialized team of Australian firefighters was bent on saving invaluable plant life: hidden […]

  What Tree Cabling Is and Why It Matters What Tree Cabling Is and Why It Matters. With trees present, every landscape is more beautiful and enjoyable. Trees provide much-needed shade for the home or outside activities as well as height, beauty, and natural appeal. Trees, however, have the potential to grow out of control and potentially damage a house and its occupants. A crucial safety precaution to avoid falling branches and trunks is tree cabling. Here are some ways that tree cabling might improve lawn safety. What is tree cabling? […]

Do Forests Make Us Healthier Numerous studies in the U.S. and around the world are exploring the health benefits of spending time outside in nature, green spaces, and, specifically, forests.  Research is casting light on how spending time outdoors and in forests makes us healthier: Exposure to forests boosts our immune system. While we breathe in the fresh air, we breathe in phytoncides, airborne chemicals that plants give off to protect themselves from insects. Phytoncides have antibacterial and antifungal qualities which help plants fight disease. When people breathe in these […]

Do your Trees Hibernate? Bears are known to burrow into dens to hibernate throughout the winter. Although trees can’t quite accomplish that, they also reduce their development and metabolism. The tree can conserve energy and survive the winter by doing this, which is referred to as going dormant. Energy is used to produce all of the new, fresh growth in the spring. The internal and underneath tree sections are still very much active even when the tree is dormant. Maintaining the health of dormant trees prevents difficulties in the future growing season, gets them […]

Services Provided by a Certified Arborist Services Provided by a Certified Arborist A certified arborist is a expert in tree health who has received considerable training and practical expertise in how to maintain a wide range of tree and shrub species. Arborists must stay up to speed on all the most recent developments in arboriculture research, technology, and procedures in order to maintain their certification in the industry. To promote the best growth and development, each tree or shrub on your property will receive specialized care in accordance with a comprehensive […]

Buyer Beware When Purchasing Tree Care. Summer wind storms, though damaging, can often bring out the best in a community. Neighbors, even strangers, help each other cope with aggravations and property damage left in the wake of a storm. Unfortunately, storms also bring out the worst in a community – fast-buck artists looking to profit from the misfortunes of others. How can homeowners protect themselves when they need to hire a tree care company to clean up after a storm? With thousands of dollars at stake, not to mention the integrity and appearance […]