It is no mystery why the public thinks tree companies only exist to kill trees. Here’s why that is.

The annual practice report.

You’ve probably seen these big columns of decay that have no wounds on them. Where do they come from?

Identical tree work done in two different contexts: one might be ‘right’, one might be ‘wrong’. What gives?

How does our use of language affect our arboricultural outcomes?

There is a need for a reevaluation of how credentials are both perceived and utilized by the public and by arborists.

An article and a video sharing thoughts on tree stress, tree risk, and tree hollowing.

What kinds of jobs did Tree First do in 2024?

A glimpse inside of Tree First's newest pruning van setup.

The symptoms for too much water and not enough water are pretty similar on hardwood trees. Why is that?

Jeremiah explores the myriad of ways the tree care industry has mutated our views on nature.

Were you convinced to remove a tree by a tree company? Read this article to find out why that happened, and how you can avoid that from happening again.

Here’s a glimpse into Tree First’s operation. If you’re considering going into practice yourself, read this first.

A semi-deep dive into the relationships between pine, fir, and many more coniferous tree species. This one’s a long one.

What are the differences between tree decay, tree disease, and tree stress? And why does it matter?

Trees have amazing adaptations. Here’s one you can easily spot!

Jeremiah touches on his analysis of an oak, and has an unconventional idea for it.

This article to presents the preservation and prudent care of mature, old, and less-than-perfect trees as climate action.

Jeremiah uses a model tree to highlight a critical error in tree pruning.

Many arborists shy away from offering risk assessment to their clients. Why is that?

I think it’s fascinating that so many different plant lineages evolve into trees. This article briefly explores and talks about different plant lineages evolving into trees, and the different ways they achieve that.

How can tree workers be better stewards of trees?

Just because a tree is old doesn’t mean it needs to come down! Here’s a new visual for better understanding old trees.

A visual presentation of nourishment blindspots and xylem anatomy.

Everywhere we make a pruning cut on a tree, the remaining area decays. The consequences of large limb removal are far greater than you think.

The word “sucker” definitely sounds bad, so they must be bad, right? But it’s a misnomer; plain and simple. Epicormic growth has many roles in tree biology, and they don’t suck at all.

Girdling roots are a serious problem. Why do trees form them in the first place, if they are so bad?

That’s what their name says. However, being an expert in the removal of trees is not the same as being an expert in tree biology.

Production tree care companies do not have your trees’ best interest in mind. They’re not designed to.

A technical look at the commonly held notion that removing dead wood improves the health of trees. For science-enthusiasts and arborists.