David White When I was 19, working at the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s office, I learned a lesson that has stayed with me ever since: loyalty is practical. It is not a slogan or a mood; it is [...]

James Card, pictured with his favorite power tool. As a chainsaw enthusiast, arborist and person who adores spending time in the forest, I found that "Chainsaw Love" was a delight to read. When the book was handed to [...]

Photo 1. Canker rots typically decay the heartwood and sapwood before they kill the bark and cambium and cause cankers. Note the depressed face of the stem, and that the decay tree has reacted by forming wound wood on [...]

The Rick's Certified Arborists crew. “But what are you going to do during the winter?” was the question that always followed the words of encouragement from friends in the industry after we first started Rick’s Certified Arborists. While [...]

Distribution, Biology and Management of a Fast-Moving Invader Photo 1. Adult box tree moths have white bodies with brown heads. Wing markings are variable, often with large white central patches bordered by brown margins on both fore and hind [...]