The following is an excerpt from “Arboricultural Practices, A Scientific Approach,” a new book by Lindsey Purcell, with illustrations by Jeff Harris. It is tentatively scheduled for release in January 2024. This excerpt has been edited for style and length. There are numerous challenges, below ground as well as above, that imperil tree growth in […]
Modern arborists can be identified as professionals in the tree care industry who recognize the importance of staying current with research and best-management practices. They seek to improve their personal and professional potential through achievements such as earning industry credentials, such as TCIA’s Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) and the ISA’s Certified Arborist. Many arborists […]
What does it mean to operate a good, professional business? What role does ethics play in everyday business? Professionalism and ethics are two words that are seemingly important to many individuals, and yet, in our behavior, we often, unconsciously or perhaps deliberately, overlook these very important interpersonal attributes. From a business perspective, ethics are guidelines […]
The maintenance of plants in the urban landscape is, at times, demanding. The many challenges that imperil trees in the urban forest are numerous and increasing. Plant health care (PHC) requires education, experience and credible resources to make informed decisions on plant interventions. These skills are needed especially for understanding and recognizing nutritional requirements, as […]
Plant health care (PHC) is the science and practice of understanding and overcoming the succession of biotic and abiotic factors limiting plants from achieving their full genetic potential in our landscapes and urban forests. Plant health care has been practiced as long as modern arboriculture itself and, as a science-based concept, is an important component […]
