Arbor Age back issues from July 2008:
East meets West at ISA Conference and Trade Show.(FROM THE EDITOR)
Jul 01, 2008; ... The slogan for the 84th annual International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Conference & Trade Show (July 26-30, St. Louis) is "Gateway to the World of Arboriculture." The slogan is a play off of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial--more commonly known as the Gateway Arch. St. Louis' ...
The Care of Trees, Inc. Joins The Davey Tree Expert Company.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Company overview)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Davey Tree Expert Company, North America's largest residential tree care company, has merged with The Care of Trees, Inc., one of the nation's top three premier residential/commercial tree service organizations. Davey Tree, founded in 1880 by John Davey, provides diversified ...
American chestnut makes comeback in White Plains.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Ken Almstead, an arborist who heads up Almstead Tree and Shrub Care Company of New Rochelle, N.Y., recently donated the services of his firm to plant a very special tree in White Plains. The tree, an American chestnut, was transported from a chestnut nursery and research station ...
Master Chain saw carvers will compete to raise "wishes" for Make a Wish Foundation.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Fourth Annual Echo Chain Saw Carving Series Championship is traveling to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta this fall to garner "wishes" for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico. On the Fiesta grounds October 3 through 5, eight world-class chain saw carvers ...
Forces and factors in rigging operations.(TRAINING & EDUCATION)
Jul 01, 2008; ... The goal of rigging in tree care operations may be any of a variety possibilities: to direct the fall of a complete tree being removed in a particular direction; to lower large pieces of wood or tops out of the canopy in a controlled manner; to slide line pieces of a tree being removed ...
I do!(BRANCHING OUT)
Jul 01, 2008; ... For those of you considering nuptial vows, I'm sorry to say this article is not intended to assist you with navigating the waters of holy matrimony. However, the commitment of entering into a business partnership is pretty darn similar to the agreement made at the altar. Although I ...
Spider mites.(ARBORAGE PEST OF THE MONTH)
Jul 01, 2008; ... What do they look like? Spider mites, also known as webspinning mites, are arachnids, so they are more closely related to spiders than to insects. Mature adults have oval bodies, eight legs and red eyespots near the head. Most spider mite species are yellow-orange in color, ...
On course in China: arboriculture firm follows recent golf tournament preparation with an even more Olympian task.(COVER STORY)(Cover story)
Jul 01, 2008; ... Arboriculture is an evolving practice in Asia, and one firm is not only helping train local arborists, but also assisting in the preparation for some major events in Hong Kong. Asia Tree Preservation, Ltd. (ATP) was incorporated in Hong Kong in 2007 and is comprised of certified arborists ...
Q&A with Asia Tree Preservation.(Interview)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Arbor Age magazine recently asked Don Picker, Jon Picker and Jeff Legue of Asia Tree Preservation, Ltd. (ATP) to share their thoughts about doing business overseas. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] AA: What factors led to you relocating to Asia? Don Picker: My wife ...
Emerald Ash Borer: the Michigan experience; part two in a two-part series.(SPECIAL FEATURE)
Jul 01, 2008; ... The prognosis for the Emerald Ash Borer Agrilus planipennis is that this invasive pest increases in populations at least tenfold every year and will advance across North America in a huge ash-killing wave front. While the advancing wave front of billions of insects is largely invisible to ...
Agenda at a glance.(SHOW PREVIEW: ISA 2008)(Calendar)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) 84th Annual Conference and Trade Show will be held July 26-30, 2008 at the America's Center in St. Louis. The following pages contain a brief overview of the conference and trade show, including the agenda at a glance (below), conference ...
Conference presentation information.(SHOW PREVIEW: ISA 2008)(Calendar)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Monday, July 28 8 - 8:30 a.m. Official Welcome: ISA President and Local Dignitary 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Keynote Address: The Structural Dimensions of Tall Tree Growth Dr. Steve Sillett, Professor and Kenneth L. Fisher Chair of Redwood ...
Exhibitor list (as of 06/13/08).(SHOW PREVIEW: ISA 2008)(Directory)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Editor's Note: All exhibitors are listed below. Those with the detailed "enhanced" listing treatment indicates that those particular companies are advertising in this issue of Arbor Age. ABC Professional Tree Service ACRT, Inc. Aerial Lift, Inc. ...
Bandit Model 4000 track stump grinder and forestry mower.(Right-of-Way Equipment)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The new Bandit Model 4000 is a stump-grinding and forestry-mowing machine. The powerful hydraulic system incorporated into all Bandit stump grinders allows this unit to grind stumps of any size in a matter of minutes. The Model 4000 is easy to operate with a 3-speed drive drive system ...
Brown Bear BC283 and BC 285.5 brush cutters.(Right-of-Way Equipment)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Brown Bear Corporation offers its BC283 and BC285.5 (pictured) brush and tree shredders as attachments for skid-steer loaders with high-flow auxiliary hydraulics. They are available as flail rotor with free swinging cutters or fixed carbide tooth rotor. These brush and tree shredders will ...
Supertrak SK 140TR rubber-track mulcher and SK140STR steel-track mulcher.(Right-of-Way Equipment)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Supertrack, Inc boasts the SK140TR custom rubber-track mulcher (pictured) and the SK140STR custom steel-track mulcher as machines for right-of-way maintenance applications. Both units are equipped with 140-hp. engines, 40-gpm at 5,500-psi hydraulic systems dedicated to the implement, ...
Fecon Bull Hog mulchers for skid-steers.(Right-of-Way Equipment)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Fecon, Inc. introduced the next generation of Bull Hog mulchers for skid-steers. The new Bull Hog skid-steer mulchers offer the same durability and reliability as the original Bull Hog mulchers, but now feature a patented heavy duty tooling rotor system. The "All New Bull Hog" offers 20 ...
Jaraff 4-wheel-drive model.(Right-of-Way Equipment)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Jarraff 4-wheel-drive all-terrian tree trimmer can easily navigate through tough environments while offering low ground pressure and minimal maintenance. The Jarraff is available with 5 different tire options from small, all-terrain tires to large, heavy-duty log-skidder-style tires./ ...
Loftness Generation 2 Carbide Cutter.(Right-of-Way Equipment)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Generation 2 Carbide Cutter from Loftness Manufacturing aggressively cuts and mulches up to 6-inch-diameter material with as little as 48 hydraulic hp. Intermittently cuts up to 10-inch or larger diameter material. (Note: Production rate will vary depending on the actual hydraulic ...
FAE USA Wood Devil 125.(Right-of-Way Equipment)
Jul 01, 2008 ... FAE USA's Wood Devil 125 is ideal for land clearing or right-of-way contractors. Its heavy-duty steel frame and undercarriage, matched with a 125-hp. John Deere engine, make it fast, efficient and reliable. The Wood Devil utilizes a PTO system to power the FAE mulching attachment, which ...
Woods Batwing BW1260 rotary cutter.(Right-of-Way Equipment)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Woods Batwing BW1260 is the newest addition to Woods' rotary cutter line. This rugged, 10-1/2-foot flexible rotary cutter can handle brush up to 4 inches in diameter. The BW 1260 boasts heavy-duty Category-6 CV input drive, or Category-5 heavy equal angle input drive. A smooth, sloped ...
A.M. Leonard offers Echo handheld blower.(Handheld Power Tools)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Outstanding low-noise performance and light weight, Echo's handheld blower is engineered with a rotational control feature that reduces the "Gyro" effect created by most handheld blowers. This makes it easier to handle, dramatically reducing effort and stress on the operator's arm. The ...
Echo PPT-265 Power Pruner.(Handheld Power Tools)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Echo PPT-265 Power Pruner features a 25.4-cc Power Boost Vortex engine, i-30 technology to reduce starting effort by 30 percent, a 146-inch shaft (when extended), a 12-inch Oregon Intenz bar with side-access chain tensioning, a durable gear case cover, an ...
Cannon SuperMini.(Handheld Power Tools)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Cannon Bar Works' new Cannon SuperMini chain saw bars are handmade for superior quality. The Cannon SuperMini is a narrow-profile bar with a replaceable sprocket nose that is only 1.75-inch in diameter. The slender tip has an extended body for reduced kickback and longer bar life. Built ...
Husqvarna 338XPT.(Handheld Power Tools)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Husqvarna's 338XPT represents an upgraded edition with increased compression ratio for more rapid acceleration and increased torque. This top-handle saw is ideal for arborist or urban forestry applications. The compact, top-handle design allows for ease of flexibility when working in the ...
RedMax GZ4000 chain saw.(Handheld Power Tools)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The RedMax GZ4000 chain saw features a die-cast aluminum body, which includes an aluminum bar mount for maximum strength and durability. It is powered by a 40.1-cc, 2.4-hp. engine. It is also well balanced and increases user productivity with a dry weight of 9.5 pounds. Safety features ...
Shindaiwa AHS242 mid-reach articulated hedge trimmer.(Handheld Power Tools)
Jul 01, 2008 ... With an overall length of just 66 inches, the lightweight Shindaiwa AHS242 is ideal for trimming low hedges, brush and ground cover. The AHS242 employs an articulating gear case that rotates 135 degrees and has 10 cutting positions. A 23.9-cc displacement, high-torque engine delivers 1.1 ...
Stihl MS 200 T chain saw for professional arborists.(Handheld Power Tools)
Jul 01, 2008 ... The Stihl MS 200 T is a lightweight gasoline-powered chain saw. Weighing only 7.7 pounds, the MS 200 T is 24 percent lighter than its predecessor, the 020 T; and is built with a much narrower profile, making it easier to use in confined conditions. The MS 200T comes ...
Nature's tree saver.(Tree Fertilizer)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Mycorrhizal fungi are essential to plant growth, but they're often not present in urban settings -- especially when soils are moved, compacted, have fertilizer and pH imbalances, or are low in organic matter. Commercial potting mixes and fumigated soils are often sterile -- with no ...
Agriform planting tablets from Scotts.(Tree Fertilizer)
Jul 01, 2008 ... During the first year of establishment, trees and shrubs need continuous access to nutrients to develop healthy roots and vigorous top growth. Scotts Agriform planting tablets are a safe, scientifically complete plant food that provides landscape plantings with a full range of nutrients ...
Roots Total Tree.(Tree Fertilizer)
Jul 01, 2008 ... Roots Total Tree, a mycorrhiza fertilizer, combines ironRoots plus mycorrhiza with soluble fertilizer to offer arborists a complete long-term feeding system. One 15-pound bag of this slow-release nitrogen solution with mycorrhiza spores, patented Roots growth enhancers, and chelated iron ...
Arbor Green Pro available from Sherrill Tree.(Tree Fertilizer)
Jul 01, 2008 ... A complete fertilizer, Arbor Green Pro 30-10-7 contains high-quality nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium formulated from ureaform and monopotassium phosphate, plus polyamino acid, and is formulated in the correct ratio to maximize the nutrient's effects. It releases these nutrients ...
Essential Plus 1-0-1 soil amendment.(Tree Fertilizer)
Jul 01, 2008 ... During the past decade, customers have used Essential in a variety of applications, hundreds of different plant material, in some unusual situations: turfgrass to hydroponics, the transplanting of dawn redwoods to the reclamation of natural sea grass. Essential has proven its ...
'China Snow' Tree or Pekin Lilac.(ARBORAGE TREE OF THE MONTH)
Jul 01, 2008; ... Botanical Name: Syringa pekinensis 'Morton' Trade Name: 'China Snow' Tree or Pekin Lilac Parentage: Seedling discovered at Morton Arboretum Family: Oleaceae Height: 12 to 20 feet Spread: 8 to 20 feet Form: Columnar, ...