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Steven Pregler

  • Botany book for arborists
    January 13, 2025

    “Botany for Arborists” By J. Downer (lead author), M. Ritter, L. Chalker-Scott, K. Smith, E. Bobich and I. Lacan

    By Steven Pregler

    “Botany for Arborists” is a compilation of revised articles that had been written for and published by Western Arborist Magazine. Cover photo courtesy of the author. I would recommend “Botany for Arborists” for all professional arborists wishing to [...]

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  • Arboricultural_Practices_A_Scientific_Approach
    December 6, 2024

    “Arboricultural Practices: A Science-Based Approach,” by Lindsey Purcell

    By Steven Pregler

    Purcell’s latest book covers all relevant aspects of arboriculture based on current research and best practices, says reviewer Steven Pregler. As readers of TCI Magazine, we should all recognize the name Lindsey Purcell. Among the many articles he [...]

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  • Girdling roots were the better indicator. Photos courtesy of the author.
    August 15, 2024

    The Problem With Pictures

    By Steven Pregler

    Pictures of browning needles and adelgids did not tell the full story. In early April 2023, I received a call from a Partners in Planting program board member I had served with. He was wondering if I would [...]

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  • A tree crew with the city of Dubuque, Iowa, cleans up after a derecho passed through on July 15, 2024.
    August 1, 2024

    Storm-Damage Cleanup – A Greater Hazard

    By Steven Pregler

    In a recent article I read, an 18-year-old was killed by a falling tree while cleaning up storm damage. How tragic! Injuries and death can happen to anyone. They happen to homeowners and professionals alike. We read about them [...]

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  • ear
    July 8, 2024

    A Sure Path to Hearing Loss

    By Steven Pregler

    Photo by and courtesy of yunus-tug/unsplash. I’m not the man I used to be! At 67 years of age and retired, I still tend to try to work like the 30-year-old version of myself. My body tells a different story. [...]

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