Best Education for the homeowner?

[Adirondack]

I am becoming more aware I can really help the health of my trees on my property. I have been watching the youtube video's on tree care. I would like to learn more about trees from identification to how to keep them healthy. Are there any sites or DVD's that you would suggest? I did a search but it was not successful. Thanks

 

[Grace Tree]

I am becoming more aware I can really help the health of my trees on my property. I have been watching the youtube video's on tree care. I would like to learn more about trees from identification to how to keep them healthy. Are there any sites or DVD's that you would suggest? I did a search but it was not successful. Thanks

If you click on my website below and go to the links page there's a couple tree ID links plus a link to the internet directory of botany. There's enough reading for the next few months.
Phil

 

[gwiley]

If you click on my website below and go to the links page there's a couple tree ID links plus a link to the internet directory of botany. There's enough reading for the next few months.
Phil

Nice website - rep to you.

I see in one picture on your site a climber running a saw on a limb just above his leg with no chaps on - is that a good idea? Especially when the page is all about tree safety?

 

[Grace Tree]

Nice website - rep to you.

I see in one picture on your site a climber running a saw on a limb just above his leg with no chaps on - is that a good idea? Especially when the page is all about tree safety?

Thanks. It has a lot of shortcomings but it works for us. We use it more to spread information than as a sales tool.
Good questions on safety. We never have worn chaps in trees. I believe climbing in chaps would be a safety issue. Cut resistant pants maybe but no chaps.
Concerning the cut in the photo; the case could be made for exposure of the leg or even kickback to the face. It's a bit hard to tell with only two dimensions. The upper photo shows the same crotch and his foot is near the trunk and his left arm is almost extended. He's 6'3" and his knickname is Silverback so he's got a pretty long reach. I'm guessing the intended cut was made at around 45 degrees away from him with two hands on the saw and no swing through intended. I think it was probably a safe cut but thanks for the question.
Regards,
Phil

 

[treesquirrel]

I am becoming more aware I can really help the health of my trees on my property. I have been watching the youtube video's on tree care. I would like to learn more about trees from identification to how to keep them healthy. Are there any sites or DVD's that you would suggest? I did a search but it was not successful. Thanks

Look into a local university with an agricultural program. may times they have resources available to the public.

 

[gwiley]

Thanks. It has a lot of shortcomings but it works for us. We use it more to spread information than as a sales tool.
Good questions on safety. We never have worn chaps in trees. I believe climbing in chaps would be a safety issue. Cut resistant pants maybe but no chaps.

I don't climb so I was taking a guess - makes sense, wouldn't want the straps and buckles on the chaps getting in the way of climbing lines. Seems like safety pants would be a must then.

I love the bit you have on there about firewood - awesome of you to leave it in a pile for takers with an open invitation. Sounds like a great way to make friends/get the word out about your company. That is the kind of thing that would make me want to call you in if I needed a pro.