Leaf Anatomy 101: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding the anatomy of a leaf is a handy piece of knowledge to have. Knowing how all the tree parts work together will help you become a better arborist. In this article, I will cover…
What Affects Photosynthesis? Here Are the 4 Major Factors
To decide how to care for a tree, it’s important to understand how a tree works. Photosynthesis is the process a tree uses to make energy to grow. There are many factors that affect photosynthesis….
How Do Chainsaw Chaps Work? A Quick Breakdown
The most essential 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 chaps and managed to…
Is Your Chainsaw Not Starting? 10 Reasons With Solutions
A chainsaw that won’t start can be frustrating. Pulling the cord of a saw over and over can be tiring. If something is wrong with your saw, no amount of pulling is going to start…
Are Chainsaw Chaps Necessary? Why the Answer Is Yes
I used to wonder if chaps were essential. Not too many people in my old workplace wore them, so I didn’t either. That all changed when I cut myself. It happened so fast I couldn’t…
CODIT in Trees Explained 101
Trees aren’t like humans, they don’t heal damaged tissue. Instead, they use a process called CODIT to deal with wounds, but what exactly is CODIT? CODIT is the process a tree uses to seal decayed…