How do I know what kind of tree worker to hire?
With the long history of forestry in BC, urban tree work on the West Coast can be confusing. Foresters, utility certified tree workers and ISA arborists carry different certifications and perform different services. To better understand the difference between these tree workers it helps to look at the objectives of each. Forestry workers specialize in…
Read more »What is ISA Standard Pruning?
Proper pruning is essential in developing a tree with a strong structure and desirable form. Trees that receive the appropriate pruning measures while they are young will require little corrective pruning when they mature. Here are a few simple principles to know about tree pruning: Each cut has the potential to change the growth of…
Read more »Life Cycle Tree Maintenance: How to Invest in Your Trees & Save on Future Expenses
Do you ever wonder how you can reduce the cost of maintaining your trees? Surprisingly, a little investment up front can save over the long run. How is that possible? By properly maintaining trees over the course of their lives, you minimize the costs associated with trees that become too big for their location or…
Read more »Why Hire An Arborist?
Do you understand the difference between a landscaper and an arborist? There is a lot of overlap between landscape companies and tree companies so you might wonder why it is important to hire an ISA certified arborist. The big reason is that the long-term health of your trees and shrubs is important, so you will…
Read more »Tree Care Principles
How do you recognize good tree maintenance? Some basic principles of proper tree care include: Young Tree Training Have your trees properly pruned when they are young. This will result in less need for corrective pruning as they mature. Spurless Climbing Except for removals, trees should never be climbed with spurs. Spurs damage the tree…
Read more »Spurless Climbing
When faced with the task of hiring a tree service, clients often assume the tree climber will be using spurs. Spurs have been used for many years in the forestry industry. Because the arboriculture industry is newer to the West Coast than the forestry industry and many former foresters have begun working in the urban…
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