“Tree and limb failures occur frequently in our environment, and when combined with the presence of people and property (targets), they can have devastating consequences. This article will explore concepts in tree risk-management to equip camp leaders with reasonable and … Continue reading
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Three great online resources are below. Arbor Day Foundation. Detailed information on dozens of commonly planted landscape trees that grow throughout the United States. Here you will find information on height and spread, soil and sun requirements, leaves and fruit, … Continue reading
Can you quickly find the biggest tree(s) on your property? You might even hold the state’s record for the biggest tree of a specific species. Why might this be important? In addition to bragging rights, you can educate your guests … Continue reading
How do you manage your hazardous trees? A definition: A tree hazard refers to any potential tree failure due to a structural defect that may result in property damage or personal injury. From “Tree Hazards: Recognition and Reduction in Recreation … Continue reading
Below are the published articles for July/August 2012 relating to site and facilities. “Asian Longhorned Beetle: A Threat to Our Forests.” By Rhonda Santos. ACA Camping Magazine. July/August 2012. “For most camp professionals, imagining a camp without trees would be hard … Continue reading