Investing in the beauty of your landscape is an investment in your well-being.And few trees offer the year-round visual interest of a River Birch (Betula nigra).With its peeling, multi-toned bark…

Introduction: Sustainability and the Arborist’s Triple Axle TrailerAs an arborist, I’ve spent countless hours in the field, felling trees, pruning branches, and managing wood waste. In an era where sustainability…

Imagine a world where every wood chip truck operated at peak efficiency, maximizing its payload without risking safety or violating regulations. A world where understanding the weight limits of your…

Would you rather wrestle a grizzly bear or fell a giant oak with a dull axe?While both sound like a bad idea, I’d personally choose the bear (maybe!).The right tools,…

Is Elm Tree Good Firewood? (5 Key Woodburning Facts)I’ve been there.Staring at a downed elm tree, chainsaw in hand, wondering if it’s worth the effort.The question, “Is elm tree good…

From Frustration to Firewood Freedom: Unleashing the Echo 620 Power Within!I remember the day I almost gave up on firewood altogether.Picture this: a biting wind, a stack of stubborn oak…

The scent of sawdust, the rhythmic hum of machinery, the satisfying weight of a freshly sanded plank in your hand… It takes me back.Back to my grandfather’s workshop, a place…

Alright folks, gather ’round! Ever feel like your chainsaw has the get-up-and-go of a sloth on a Sunday morning? Or maybe your wood splitter is just… splitting hairs? Before you…

Have you ever had that sinking feeling when your chainsaw sputters and dies mid-cut, leaving you stranded with a half-felled tree and a growing sense of frustration?I certainly have.Many times,…

Ever been in a bind trying to fell a tree leaning the wrong way, especially one with a bit of a hollow?I’ve been there, staring up at the canopy, knowing…