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. [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Scouting is the essential first step of an IPM program. Shown here is Tammy Kovar, owner of Biological Tree Services, a nine-year TCIA member company based in Sarasota, Florida. All photos and graphics courtesy of the author. Plant health care [...]