Strength in numbers: why trees in groups stand up to storms better than trees alone
Hurricane and wind research finds that trees growing in groups fail less often than trees standing alone. What that means for planting…
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Storm & Safety
Ideas and observations for thoughtful tree care.
Tree risk assessment explained: TRAQ, duty of care, and the standard of care
What a professional tree risk assessment actually measures, what the ISA TRAQ credential means, and how the ideas of duty of care…
What to check after a storm: a tree owner’s safety checklist
After a storm, safety comes first, then a careful look from the ground. Here’s a practical checklist for Arkansas tree owners, what…
A question about your own tree?
Start with a closer look.
Reading is a useful beginning. Understanding an individual tree takes context—and an assessment of the tree and its site.