Best Practices
Healthy Pruning Practices
We take our role as tree stewards seriously by engaging in healthy pruning practices. As a general rule, pruning should not alter the natural form of the tree. In fact, if a tree has been pruned well it should be difficult to tell that it was pruned at all. A professional should know how to…
Read more »Case Study: Improper pruning and spurred tree work
Scenario: Large big leaf maple tree located very close to a house and spreading over the deck. Three years ago, the tree was aggressively pruned back off the house and deck. Approximately 40% of the canopy was removed and spurs were worn to access the tree. Outcome: Excessive water sprouts are produced at large cuts…
Read more »Healthy Roots & Soil
Trees in the urban environment are often found in less than ideal growing conditions which may include: compacted, oxygen-poor soils soils lacking in organic material minimal space or soil (trees surrounded by parking lots/pavement on all sides) lack of proper irrigation/change to drainage during nearby construction. These obstacles and stressors can inhibit growth, leave the…
Read more »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…
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