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Wind and storms over the winter can leave broken branches or other failing tree parts within the canopy. Late winter into early spring is a good time to inspect trees before leaves emerge.

Proper planting and aftercare techniques will ensure the success of new trees.

Podcast tells the stories that made certain trees important witnesses to history and how those trees are being preserved as reminders of that history.

When caught early, girdling roots should be cut to avoid future tree health and structural problems. But what should be done when girdling roots have grown larger?

Scientific research helps us debunk common tree myths and understand how to keep trees healthy and safe by understanding how trees work.

A handy, step-by-step checklist of considerations when preparing to plant trees.

A cursory look at an unhealthy tree may lead to some initial ideas of what is causing a decline in health, but a closer look may reveal other causes initially unnoticed.

If you can't see the trunk flare/root collar at the base of a tree, it may be buried, which can lead to decay and whole tree failure.

Online MyTree tools let you see what benefits your tree is providing to you and your community.

Woolly aphids often infest pairs of host tree species.

This quick-reference pocket field guide features assistance with implementing land-care practices that help meet landowner goals. Additionally, it offers information on improving woodland health, succession, and more.

Proper pruning of landscape trees improves their structural strength, maintains their health, enhances their beauty, and increases their value.

This manual will guide small-acreage owners through the process of implementing proper forestry and wildlife habitat improvement practices to enhance a property’s natural resources.

This publication explains managing damaged and other soils in built environments; planting site assessment and modification; tree planting and care; and calamitous damage.

Strengthen your arborist skills with training in tree biology, care, and risk management while preparing for the ISA Certified Arborist exam.

This handbook outlines small-scale natural areas management services that green industry professionals, such as arborists and landscape architects, can adopt to expand the services their business offers.

Explore planning and implementing simple stewardship practices on your lot to create and enhance natural areas and make a positive impact on the environment during this series.

Mulches are materials placed over the soil surface to enhance landscape beauty, improve soil conditions, protect plants from foot traffic and lawn equipment, and suppress weeds.

Gain skills to manage invasive plants in this full-day workshop on ID, control methods, sprayer calibration, herbicide mixing, and foliar application in natural areas and rights-of-way.

This publication serves as a guide for municipalities on the planning and management of street trees, parks, and open space as important community assets.

Become a Tree Tender and help increase the tree canopy in your community!

Learn the fundamentals of tree maintenance and how to safely climb trees during this in-person event.

Join other residents and start to restore and maintain the tree canopy in your community. During this workshop, you will learn everything you need to know regarding tree biology, identifying trees, pruning and root care, planting & more!

Select trees for planting in your towns and cities.

Community forests are made up of the trees, plants, wildlife, and water found in places where people live, work, and play together. People play an important part in their care.