For anyone looking to get into a forestry-related career, it’s important to know the difference between an arborist, forester, and logger. While there is some overlap between these professions, they each have their own distinct…
Tree roots are vital to the health and structure of a tree. Unfortunately, since tree roots are hidden, their importance gets overlooked. Arborists, or anyone interested in managing trees, should understand how tree roots work….
Have you heard the term DBH thrown around but have no idea what it means? In this article, I will explain what DBH is and how you measure it. DBH is an abbreviation for Diameter…
One of the most important pieces of safety equipment you can wear when using a chainsaw is chap pants. This is coming from someone who, early in their career, was ignorant of the importance of…
There comes a time when most of us make a mistake when pruning trees. This can be due to a lack of knowledge or a simple misjudgement. After years of pruning trees, I still make…
Chainsaw oil seems to be one of those things that sit in our shed for years and years without ever going bad or does it? I decided to contact STIHL to investigate. Bar oil itself…
The tallest tree species in the world is the Sequoia sempervirens, commonly known as the Coastal Redwood. These are naturally found along the Pacific Coast of America and can grow to around 380ft in height…
A chainsaw is a powerful tool that can be used for a variety of tasks, from felling trees to trimming branches. But as with any power tool, it’s important to use it safely. One way…
I always thought chaps and chainsaw pants were the same thing; I was wrong. Chaps and chainsaw pants are very different, and each has its pros and cons. In this article, I’ll help you decide…
It’s important to wash your chainsaw pants. But, you need to know how to do it properly, so you avoid damaging them. It’s not too hard, so I will show you how to wash your…
In most cases, trees reproduce through pollination. Pollen is delivered to the female parts of a tree. A seed is then created, and this seed has the potential to grow into another tree. However, not…
Sun leaves, and shade leaves are both built differently. Sun leaves are thicker and will contain more photosynthetic material. Shade leaves have a large surface area to take advantage of sporadic sunlight. This article will…
