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BEST PRACTICES FOR MANAGING INVASIVE TREE SPECIES Invasive tree species are non-native plants that have been introduced to a new region and, due to their aggressive growth and lack of natural predators or controls, have the potential to…

PROTECTING YOUR TREES FROM INSECTS AND PESTS Protecting trees from insects and pests is crucial for ensuring their overall health, longevity, and the vitality of the entire ecosystem they support. Trees are not only valuable aesthetically…

THE PROS AND CONS OF TREE TOPPING Tree Topping: Tree topping, also known as heading, stubbing, or dehorning, refers to the practice of severely cutting back the upper crown of a tree to reduce its height or size. This often involves …

PREPARING YOUR TREES FOR SUMMER HEAT IN UTAH Preparing trees for the intense summer heat in Utah is essential to ensure their health and survival during the hot and arid conditions characteristic of the region. The combination of high…

THE BENEFITS OF USING TREES FOR NATURAL PEST CONTROL Tree health and disease management are critical aspects of maintaining the well-being of individual trees, the overall environment, and the communities they inhabit. Trees provide…

THE ROLE OF TREES IN SUPPORTING LOCAL ECOSYSTEMS A local ecosystem, also known as a micro-ecosystem or community ecosystem, refers to a specific, relatively small-scale ecological system that encompasses living organisms, their physical…

THE PROS AND CONS OF USING CHEMICALS TO CONTROL TREE DISEASES Tree health and disease management are critical aspects of maintaining the well-being of individual trees, the overall environment, and the communities they inhabit. Trees…

UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TREE DAMAGE Recognizing tree damage is of paramount importance for various reasons that encompass tree health, safety, aesthetics, and environmental balance. Failing to identify and address tree damage…

Trees damaged by lightning are those that have been struck by a lightning bolt, resulting in various degrees of harm to the tree's structure, health, and overall viability. Lightning strikes can have immediate and long-term effects on…

COMMON TREE HAZARDS TO LOOK OUT FOR Tree hazards refer to conditions, situations, or characteristics of trees that pose a potential risk to people, property, or the environment. These hazards can result in accidents, injuries, property…