I remember my first encounter with a particularly dense hawthorn. I was a greenhorn, fresh out of arborist school, and thought my standard climbing gear would suffice. I was wrong….

The biting wind whipped across my face as I surveyed the sprawling oak tree that had finally succumbed to age and a particularly brutal winter storm. It lay sprawled across…

Imagine this: the satisfying crunch of leaves underfoot, the crisp autumn air, and the not-so-satisfying aftermath of a weekend spent wrestling with fallen foliage. I’ve been there, done that, and…

Imagine this: It’s the dead of winter. The wind is howling outside, rattling your windows. The power grid is stressed, and you’re relying on your wood stove to keep your…

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The year was 2008, and I was knee-deep in a pile of oak logs, sweat stinging my eyes. I’d inherited my grandfather’s old wood-burning stove and a patch of forest…

WARNING: Chainsaw operation is inherently dangerous. Improper use can result in severe injury or death. Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including a helmet with face shield, hearing protection,…

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