Signs of Tree Boring Insects

Signs of Tree Boring Insects

Tree boring insects can seriously damage trees by tunneling into the inner wood to feed. They leave behind telltale signs of infestation, including holes in the bark of the tree, sawdust or sap and branch dieback. Eventually, these insects can kill a tree and spread...
How to Become a Certified Arborist

How to Become a Certified Arborist

What is a “certified” arborist? Certified arborists have completed the training and exams necessary for accreditation. You will learn how to prune trees for health and aesthetics and perform tree risk assessments. The knowledge and skills of a well-trained arborist...
Planting Trees and Shrubs for Winter Birds

Planting Trees and Shrubs for Winter Birds

Landscape Designs for Bird Habitat Providing natural food sources for birds starts with good planning and landscape design. Being aware of the height of mature trees and shrubs is important when considering light factors and where shade will fall across the lawn....
Endangered Tree Species in BC

Endangered Tree Species in BC

Endangered trees are protected by law under federal and provincial legislation. Some endangered species at risk are found on private land in BC. If you think you have an endangered tree on your property, contact our certified arborist to determine the species or see...
Eco-Disposal of Christmas Trees

Eco-Disposal of Christmas Trees

A new year is beginning and goodbye to 2020! (Hurray for more reasons than one). How to dispose of a Christmas tree in the most environmentally friendly fashion is on the minds of many British Columbians. You may want to check the RCBC (Recycling Council of British...
Season’s Greetings

Season’s Greetings

It has been our privilege to serve the communities of Southwest BC and look forward to participating in the development and maintenance of urban forests and landscapes in the future. We continued to provide arborist and landscaping services through this past unusual...