by Jesse Saarela | Mar 12, 2014 | All Articles, Urban Forestry & Arboriculture
Excerpt: Over the years, we have all read or seen first-hand the damage trees can cause when a conflict arises with infrastructure – lifted sidewalks and driveways, topped trees under powerlines, crushed roofs, etc. We are all familiar with the “First...
by Jesse Saarela | Mar 12, 2014 | All Articles, Urban Forestry & Arboriculture
Excerpt: In today’s world, technology is everywhere and the use of technology has grown exponentially. It might be hard to believe, but the first iPhone did not hit the US market until 2007. The growth of applications (apps) for smartphones and tablets over the...
by Jesse Saarela | Mar 12, 2014 | All Articles, Urban Forestry & Arboriculture
Excerpt: Whether you’re a homeowner interested in learning what energy benefits and cost savings your nearby tree is providing or an urban forester looking at the canopy coverage of your city, i-Tree has six applications that can assist you. These include:...
by Jesse Saarela | Mar 12, 2014 | All Articles, Urban Forestry & Arboriculture
Excerpt: In the early part of my career, we thought it was OK to top trees to reduce their size. You were supposed to apply a black tar-like substance after pruning limbs to “seal” the wounds. And, you were supposed to cut the branch flush with the trunk. In the late...
