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Cross Canada survey: economy, drought, technology and staff retention top list of concerns
In order to get a better picture of the state of the tree service business in Canada at this time, Tree Service Canada reached out to tree service companies from across the country to ask a few questions Read more
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Fort McMurray finds “new normal” after wildfire
Recovery Task Force largely finished work – over 80,000 trees have been planted with more to come. Read more
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Working the new Sennebogen 718E
Owner is confident with machinery and company support Read more
NEWS
Montreal-based utilities organization holds vegetation management conference in Texas
Montreal-based CEATI International is hosting the sixth annual Vegetation Management Conference this December in Texas. Read more
Amalgamation: Not All Bad
U of T folds venerable Faculty of Forestry into Faculty of Landscape Architecture Read more
Seed banking not an option for one third of endangered plants
Researchers at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, found 36 per cent of critically endangered species produce recalcitrant seeds. Read more
Winnipeg decreases reforestation budget by 36 per cent
Fewer trees being replaced, consequences to be determined Read more
Genetic differences leave some trees untouched by Mountain Pine beetle
The University of Montana has given us another reason to question the benefits of mass clonal propagation and the resulting loss of genetics. Read more
Fredericton sees year of protests over renovation plan for historic site
Removal of mature trees one of several contentious issues Read more
A strong love for trees
Tree Service Canada columnist, Pat Kerr, published two books this winter – one for children. The books challenge tree owners and youngsters to join the movement to healthier cities by looking after our trees. Read more
Tree Canada and BioForest continue to protect ash
Tree Canada and BioForest have announced five more communities will receive support to protect ash trees from the emerald ash borer. Read more
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Roadside trees
There have been several very high-profile roadside tree court cases that shed light on the standard of care debate in Canada. Read more
Windsor, Ontario prepares 7-year plan for tree trimming
Hangover from 2018 storm part of backlog to be addressed Read more
Arborist insurance options
Getting the right coverage specific to your business is part of risk management Read more
When is it an epidemic?
Diversity can help prevent a tree disease or infestation from becoming an epidemic. Read more
Pest Predictions for 2019
Box tree moths, boxwood web worms, fruit flies, and the emerald ash borer are pests that are expected this year. Read more
Tree Guard sales to raise dollars for environmental group
There’s a better way to protect young trees from mower and string-trimmer damage, thanks to the inventive prowess of an Ontario environmental group. Read more
Tips on moving from the field to the office
An in-company move can be exciting, but be prepared. Melissa Levangie has done it and provides some good advice Read more
Biodiversity declines at edge of forest fragments
The best of Canada’s urban places are forest fragments because most of us have chosen to live in what was forest because we share a common need, water. Read more
CLIMBING
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Risk assessment key for arborists
Tree, site, work and risk assessment, mitigation, reduction and incident prevention. It is time for a change. Read more
CALENDAR
11 Aug 2019