Trees are a crucial element and fabric of every urban community and greatly contribute to its environmental, social, and economic values. Tree diversity is an important component of urban forest resilience and resistance to climate change. History of Trees in Prairie Urban Centers Prior to European settlers’ arrival most of the landscape was vast prairie …
Urban trees play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life in cities, providing numerous environmental, social, and economic benefits. However, rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased extreme weather events are creating a hostile environment for many tree species. The effect of climate change on urban trees are numerous. The urban foresters, arborists …
As fall is giving us spectacular leaf colours from hardwood species, the fall needle drop is a natural phenomenon that occurs in pine, spruce, fir and arborvitae trees during the autumn season. It is a process in which these trees shed their older needles, making way for new growth and ensuring the overall health and …
Homeowner associations (HOAs) play a vital role in maintaining the property values, aesthetic appeal and overall well-being and quality of life in residential communities. When it comes to trees, homeowner associations often face the challenge of striking a balance between preserving the natural beauty of the environment and ensuring the safety and functionality of the …
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Prior tree selection, planting, care and maintenance of the site assessment is a MUST. A site assessment is a thorough and detailed evaluation of site conditions to understand limitations or opportunities for tree and shrub survival, growth, and vigour. Each site is different and understanding and assessing site is vital. When assessing it is important …
White, black and Engelman spruce are native spruce trees in Alberta, and along with introduced spruce species ( Blue, Norway, Serbian, and many other cultivars) are one of the most dominant coniferous species in natural as well as in urban areas. Spruce seeds are not just a source of future trees and forests but also …
Yellow-headed spruce sawfly (Pikonema alaskensis) is native species to Alberta. Also introduced European spruce sawfly (Gilpinia hercyniae ) is found in Prairie provinces. Sawfly attacks native white, black and Engelmann spruce trees as well as variety of non-native spruce trees( Colorado, and Norway spruce). It can create significant damage to many young spruce trees on …
Summer brings large and violent storms full of water and ice creating a hail. Large and small hailstones can be devastating damage to trees and shrubs. Hailstone can strip the finest foliage, snap twigs, tear tender tissues and together with wind break large branches or toppled trees. Usually during this storm strong winds that can …
Spring is a good time to plant larger caliper trees in your property. The “caliper tree” is an older tree with at least 4 cm in diameter in stem/ trunk measured 15 cm above ground level. Large caliper trees are 10 cm in stem diameter and are measured 30 cm above ground level. Generally in …
As trees are preparing for winter; deep watering may help their well-being during the cold winter months as well as at beginning of next spring. The majority of Alberta is dry with very little moisture during September and October with many trees that are experiencing water deficiency during these months. The main reason for watering …
