There is a part of tree work that does not get written about enough. It is not the newest piece of equipment. It is not the newest truck, treatment, or tool on the market. It is mentorship. That is also why an arboriculture scholarship matters. It helps pass knowledge, opportunity, and responsibility from one generation …
After nearly 50 years working with trees and people, I have learned that tree work is never just about trees. Most people do not notice a tree is in trouble until it looks bad enough to scare them. That is not a criticism. It is just something I have seen many times. A tree stands …
Month: July 2026
The Part of Tree Work That Must Be Passed Down
Posted: July 12, 2026 by W. Jim Cortese
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There is a part of tree work that does not get written about enough. It is not the newest piece of equipment. It is not the newest truck, treatment, or tool on the market. It is mentorship. That is also why an arboriculture scholarship matters. It helps pass knowledge, opportunity, and responsibility from one generation …
Category: Blog Tags: arboriculture scholarship, arborist training, forestry students, tree care industry, tree work mentorship, University of Tennessee, urban forestry, W. Jim Cortese
A Tree Usually Tells You Before It Gives Up
Posted: July 12, 2026 by W. Jim Cortese
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After nearly 50 years working with trees and people, I have learned that tree work is never just about trees. Most people do not notice a tree is in trouble until it looks bad enough to scare them. That is not a criticism. It is just something I have seen many times. A tree stands …
Category: Media and Events Tags: arborist advice, The Pioneer Woman, tree care, tree heat stress, tree stories, tree warning signs, trees and people, W. Jim Cortese