The Toronto Islands serve as a vital natural barrier, shielding downtown Toronto fromwind and storm surges off Lake Ontario. However, recent losses of trees on the Islands,particularly those of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club (RCYC), highlight the impact ofsevere storms in 2017 and 2019. To aid in restoring the island’s Read more
As wildfires rage across the globe – from charred forests in Jasper to flames consuming Greece’s pines and millions of acres of the Amazon – Irish botanist Diana Beresford-Kroeger is determined to save our trees. Based in Merrickville, Ontario, she’s a scientist, author, and advocate with a bold “bioplan” to Read more
Arboreal Inc., led by arborist James Houghton, worked on an 85-year-old American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis) to improve its structural stability and safety. A large fracture in the Northern co-dominant stem required significant canopy reductions to balance the tree and reduce wind resistance. The team reduced limbs over the road to Read more
Reep’s Tree Trust chapter in Waterloo Region spotlights the importance of preserving legacy trees. This initiative raises awareness about mature trees’ essential role and their myriad benefits. Through donations, Reep funds arborists to aid nonprofits, schools, and faith communities, ensuring these legacy trees stay a part of our urban canopy Read more
Tober Tree Management LTD, led by arborist Manuela De Medeiros, recently worked on an Amur Cork in Mount Forest. Pruning was done to enhance the tree’s health and structural integrity, the neighbouring Manitoba maple tree was removed to allow for sunlight and space, accommodating the easterly side of the Amur Read more
Baum Tree Care worked on two Silver Maples, each about 80 years old. For Tree 1, the focus was on managing its structure to enhance its longevity and safety. Dead branches were removed to eliminate potential hazards and reduce the risk of decay. The removal of large dead central stems, Read more
At Saint Lukes Place, Cambridge, Baum Tree Care took care of two important trees—Tilia cordata (Little Leaf Linden) and Acer saccharum (Sugar Maple). The Little Leaf Linden, approximately 20 years old with a DSH of 52 cm, received a Tree Trust-Tree Care Prescription that included root collar excavation to identify Read more
In late October, Guelph Tree Trust, led by arborist Doug Steel from Full Circle Tree Care, performed conservation pruning on a stunning Sugar Maple at the Ignatius Jesuit Centre (IJC) in Guelph. This 50-year-old tree, standing 15 meters tall with a DSH of 61 cm, received specialized care to ensure Read more
Standing proudly at 55 Queen St., this remarkable Ginkgo biloba, estimated to be around 90 years old with a DBH (diameter at breast height) of 106 cm, is one of the largest Ginkgo trees in Stratford. Known for its resilience and unique beauty, this tree was also awarded the title Read more
This impressive Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum), estimated to be over 100 years old, proudly stands on the Central School playground in Stratford. Thanks to Tim’s Tree Care, Phase 2 of its care was successfully completed. During this phase, maintenance and structural pruning were carried out to balance the tree’s structure, Read more