Throughout my 28-year career working with trees and forests and many landowners, I have encountered numerous instances where privately owned trees were planted on public land, publicly owned trees were placed on private property, and privately owned trees were planted within other private properties. These situations often arise without regard for property boundaries. While trees […]
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Wildlife is an essential and vital part of the natural ecosystem, contributing to biodiversity, maintaining ecological balances through pest control and pollination. However, some wildlife animals can cause significant damage to trees and shrubs, particularly in urban, suburban, and agricultural settings. Whether through browsing, bark stripping, digging, or gnawing, wildlife can compromise tree health and
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Wetwood slime, also known as bacterial wetwood or slime flux, is a common condition affecting a variety of trees, including elms, poplars, willows, and oaks. This disease is characterized by the exudation of a foul-smelling, slimy liquid from cracks, wounds, or branch crotches in the tree. While wetwood is not usually fatal to trees, it
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Poplar is common name in Alberta which includes native trembling aspen ( white poplar), balsam poplar ( black poplar), Plains cottonwood as well as wide range of clonal varieties that are belonging to the genus Populus. In fact, some of the largest living organisms on Earth are poplar clones. One famous example is the Pando
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Watering newly planted caliper trees is a critical aspect of their care, ensuring their survival and healthy establishment in the landscape. These young trees have limited root systems that are unable to access deep soil moisture, making consistent and proper watering essential during the establishment period, typically the first one to three years after planting.
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The bronze birch borer (Agrilus anxius) is an insect that poses a significant threat to birch trees across prairie provinces. This wood-boring beetle is notorious for infesting and killing various species of birch, particularly those already weakened by environmental stress. If left unchecked, the birch borer can lead to the widespread decline of birch populations
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Southern Alberta is known for endless prairie landscapes with natural cottonwood and some willows. Closer to the mountains and foothills there are plenty of white spruce, pines, aspen, balsam poplar and in some places Douglas fir. Most of the trees you see around yards, fields, streets, parks, and RV campgrounds were planted in the last
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Christmas in Canada is a magical time filled with traditions, joy, and festive decorations. Among the most iconic symbols of the season is the Christmas tree. The tradition of decorating evergreen trees during the holiday season has deep roots, and in Canada, it holds a special place in the hearts of many Canadians.The practice of
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The spruce beetle (Dendroctonus rufipennis) is a bark beetle species native to North America. Host trees include mostly white spruce, but also Colorado Blue and Norway spruce. Known for its devastating impact on large boreal spruce forests, this beetle has recently gain attention due to infestation occurring in towns, summer villages, woodlots, shelterbelts, and windbreaks.
Aphids are among the most frequently and widely encountered insects on trees, shrubs, and ornamental garden plants. These small, sap-sucking insects with very high numbers for extended period of time can cause e damage to a wide range of trees, impacting their health(dieback) growth(wilting), and overall productivity. Aphids are prey for numerous beneficial insects, such
