Forests are the largest forms of carbon storage, or sinks, in the United States. Currently, plants absorb and store about 15 percent of the United States’ total carbon dioxide emissions from the transportation and energy sectors. via @AmericanForest #TreeTuesday
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Earth’s climate is regulated by the greenhouse effect. A greenhouse is a house made of glass, where sunlight shines in and warms the plants and air inside. This also means the heat is trapped by the glass and cannot escape. Our atmosphere acts like a greenhouse, where gases absorb and re-emit heat t…
Prepare for winter’s unpredictable storms, flurries and sleet. A Davey arborist explains how to protect your home and trees through the winter months.
Urban forests are awesome. We need more of them. Architecture firm Perkins Eastman proposes adding a 40-block long park in New York City that would connect many famous public spaces—including Union
Is warm #winter weather affecting your landscape? Check plants and trees for early blooms and leaves. If untimely growth occurred, your plants health may be affected.
Winter is the perfect time to find out whether your trees are an asset or liability to your property. Davey’s certified arborists can help you make one of the toughest tree decisions.
It’s Tree Fact Friday! Did you know? Over a year, an acre of forest can consume the amount of CO2 created by driving a car 26,000 miles, about twice the annual mileage for an average driver. via Ameri
This license plate is one of two that graced the official governor's car for Martin L. Davey, Sr., during his tenure as Ohio's top politician. Martin was governor from 1935-1939. #DaveyHistory The im
Trees benefit us in so many ways, but if not properly cared for trees can cause major damage. That is why it’s important for tree professionals to assess trees for risk. Here are some tree hazards pro
“When we get closer to nature—be it untouched wilderness or a backyard tree—we do our overstressed brains a favor.” via National Geographic
Beat the snow and protect your trees! Snow and ice that packs onto tree branches can lead to stress and potential damage, but taking action before and after snowfall can help maintain tree health. Wha
Don’t let stress affect your trees this winter! Apply mulch, leaf litter and snow cover to the base of trees to help insulate roots and prevent the temperature of the soil from freezing. Learn more
Recycle trees into an artistic masterpiece. Artist Darryl Cox takes tree branches to whole new level.
Trees prevent pollution, while saving us money. Data shows that trees and forests in the United States removed 17.4 million tons of air pollution in 2010, with human effects valued at 6.8 billion dol
This month, instructors are preparing for the Davey Institute of Tree Sciences, a month-long intensive training course for Davey employees. D.I.T.S. dates to 1908 and was founded by Martin L. Davey, S
All tree care professionals, prior to the start of work on a jobsite, should follow the H.O.P.E format. H.O.P.E. is an acronym for Hazards, Obstacles, Plan and Equipment. All crewmembers should be bri
Trees are an important conversation topic, no matter what language you speak. That’s why Davey’s Allison Herrell and Auxilio Tovar taught six bilingual tree lessons to Chicago’s Henry Lloyd Elementary
Archaeologists from Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, unearthed an 18th century ship in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, during excavation work for a new waterfront hotel. The find
