History of Trees in Prairie Urban Centers Prior to European settlers’ arrival most of the landscape was vast prairie grassland with trees occurring only along the large prairie river valleys and area close to large natural boreal forestland. The Prairie landscape was maintained by prairie grass fires and millions of bison\’s grazing productive grassland. Prairie […]
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Fall is a critical period for trees as they prepare for the winter months ahead. As the temperature drops and daylight hours shorten, trees undergo physiological changes to prepare for the colder weather. Adequate water supply during this time is crucial to support the trees’ metabolic activities and strengthen their defenses against winter stressors. Deep
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The direct impact of drought on trees is characterized by slowing or eliminating growth, serious health threat causing injury or death. Drought also impact trees indirectly, by increasing their susceptibility to wildfire, insect pests and disease and overall long-term decline. Severe droughts cause widespread tree mortality across landscape ( urban, acreage, farm, county, or province
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