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Tree care brochures

For additional information on the topics below, ISA, in collaboration with the SIAQ, provides detailed educational brochures to help tree owners understand best management practices and to promote a greater awareness of the benefits that trees provide in our communities. The brochures offer guidance for management throughout the life of a tree, from tree selection and planting to mature tree care and risk assessment.

Basic knowledge of proper tree care helps individual tree owners understand the quality of care necessary for the health of their trees. An overview of tree care essentials is provided in this section.

These documents are available free of charge in .pdf format. Click on the image to download the flyers.

Buying High Quality Trees  Why Hire an Arborist? Trees and Turf  Benefits of Trees Why Topping Hurts Trees Pruning Mature Trees Mature Tree Care Insect & Disease Problems New Tree Planting Recognizing Tree Risk Tree Selection and Placement  Avoiding Tree & Utility Conflicts Plant Health Care Pruning Young Trees Tree Values Avoiding Tree Damage During Construction Proper Mulching Techniques Treatment of Trees Damaged by Construction