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International Society of Arboriculture

International Society of Arboriculture

Through research, technology, and education, the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) promotes the professional practice of arboriculture and fosters a greater worldwide awareness of the benefits of trees.

ISA is a dynamic medium through which arborists around the world share their experience and knowledge for the benefit of society. ISA is aligned on many fronts with other green organizations and is working hard to foster a better understanding of trees and tree care through research and the education of professionals as well as global efforts to inform tree care consumers.


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Image Subject Name Scientific Name Description
5377006 tree anatomy cross-section of trunk
5377013 tree anatomy diagram of tree stem
5395467 tree anatomy cross section of a trunk
5394658 ISA Other Meetings Arborists/foresters talking with the media. Public relations.
5394660 ISA Other Meetings Arborists/foresters talking with the media. Public relations.
5394655 ISA Other Meetings Arborists/foresters talking with the media. Public relations.
5394654 ISA Other Meetings Arborists/foresters talking with the media. Public relations.
5394651 ISA Other Meetings Arborists/foresters talking with the media. Public relations.
5430375 tree implants
5430413 tree injections
5395580 fertilization organic to inorganic transition cycle for tree fertilization
5395616 fertilization worker carrying hose from truck for fertilizer application
5395617 crown thinning (pruning) over thining
5395574 fertilization cations bound to negatively charged soil particles
5395575 grade change before grade change
5395576 water budget
5395577 felling showing holding wood from notch
5395578 fertilization nutrient availability changing with pH
5395579 mulching a layer of mulch can effectively adsorb and hold water
5395503 fertilization Nutrients and micronutrients
5395504 friction hitch Muenter Hitch
5395505 mulching a layer of mulch can efficiently absorb and hold water.
5395497 urban planting planning map for back yard showing utilities
5395498 tree climbing competition Master's challenge
5395499 fertilization Subsurface, drill-hole application of fertilizer requires drilling holes to a depth of 4 to 12 inches (4 to 8 preferred) and pouring a specified amount of fertilizer into each hole. There should be at least 2 inches between the top of the fertilizer and the surface of the soil.
5395501 site selection mistakes
5395494 rigging (general) landing zone for rigging
5395495 pruning (general) Landing zone for trimming operations
5395496 urban planting planning map for back yard
5395489 lightning protection
5395490 lightning protection protection in a decurrent tree
5395485 biological control (general)
5395486 urban planting factors to consider in the urban landscape
5395487 defoliation due to unknown cause
5395480 ground worker some plants can cause rashes from allergic reaction
5395482 chainsaw this quadrant of the bar tip is very susceptible to kickback
5395474 tree injections
5395469 drought using indicator plants for determining water stress
5395470 drought using indicator plants for determining water stress
5395471 utility line clearance pruning indirect contact
5395472 planting showing interface in planting hole
5395479 mulching keeping mulch from the base of a tree prevents rodents and other creachers from making a home at the base and potentially damaging the tree.
5395468 lightning protection Attaching wire to grounding rod
5395464 water budget diagram in series of planning for hydrozones
5395465 water budget diagram in series of planning for hydrozones
5395466 water budget diagram in series of planning for hydrozones
5395204 water budget diagram in series of planning for hydrozones
5395196 risk tree
5395197 risk tree
5395198 risk tree
5377165 cabling cable to another tree
5377166 cabling cabled to another tree
5377167 cabling cabled to another tree
5377177 water budget diagram in series of planning for hydrozones
5377196 root zone excavation using air compressor driven tool such as air spade or air knife.
5377223 fertilization nitrogen leaching
5377169 cabling cable to another tree...through bolt is at the wrong angle relative to the pull of the cable
5377170 cabling cable to another tree
5377163 staking guy wire to ground
5377164 cabling guy wire to another tree
5377158 lightning protection
5377159 tailgate safety when an emergency happens, it is important to call emergency services
5377160 cabling cable to other tree
5377150 grade change grade change at edge of root zone
5377151 grade change grade change at edge of root zone
5377152 grade change grade change on edge of root zone
5377153 grade change grade change on edge of root zone
5377154 grade change grade change well over edge of root zone
5377155 grade change grade change well over edge of root zone
5377148 tailgate safety filling a gas can
5377149 stem girdling roots
5377147 drainage french drain
5377145 utilities electrical hazard
5377140 felling
5377141 planting
5377142 utility line clearance pruning example of direct contact
5377143 plant diagnostics
5377136 plant diagnostics Doctor Dendro working with an arborist
5377137 bracing cross-section of dead end bolt illustration
5377138 cabling equation for percentage of sound wood for throughbolt applications
5377139 urban planting planning for urban landscape and following a landscape design
5377131 construction protecting trees during construction
5377132 pre-climb inspection evaluationg possible crotch choices for climbing line placement
5377133 pre-climb inspection Evaluating crotches while in tree for climbing line placement
5377128 soil compaction
5377135 tree worker
5377123 air pollutants chronic stress caused by factory smoke
5377125 tree worker basic tree worker personal protection equipment
5377116 plant diagnostics various insects that feed on trees  
5377117 soil compaction bulk density diagram
5377118 cabling proper positioning of the cable
5377111 lightning protection Tree lightning protection systems.
5377112 ISA Publications
5377113 utilities boots do not offer protection to electrical conductors
5377114 chainsaw starting a bore cut
5377115 ISA Publications
5377106 drainage poor drainage site
5377107 plant diagnostics
5377108 water budget
5377109 friction hitch Blake's hitch
5377110 tree anatomy
5377104 plant diagnostics
5377097 crown reduction (pruning) proper location for a crown reduction cut
5377098 allelopathy allelopathic effects
5377099 human caused injury tree being injured
5377100 soil compaction truck compacting soil over roots
5377101 human caused injury now showing decline from past injuries
5377103 abiotic stresses (general) mature tree predisposed to decline via abiotic stresses
5377096 tree climbing competition setup for Belayed Speed Climb Event
5377088 planting stock example of a bad nursery tree
5377090 tree pit trees along street that have outgrown their locations
5377086 water budget
5377067 cracks or splits
5377078 ISA Publications
5377081 lightning protection diagram of simple setup
5377083 ISA Publications
5377062 branch union
5377063 branch union
5377064 crown thinning (pruning)
5377065 crown raising (pruning)
5377066 crown reduction (pruning)
5377001 cabling Top diagram shows proper alignment of lag or through bolt to cable
5376989 cabling cutting off excess of throughbolt
5377082 lightning protection diagram of lines to multiple groundrods
5377056 staking different ways to stake a tree
5376983 ground worker using a cant hook for rolling logs
5395507 static tree support multiple support systems
5430411 climbing work
5430374 staking
5395502 site selection mistakes
5395506 organic mulch bag of wood chip mulch
5395500 tree worker method of ascent using slack tender
5395473 crown cleaning (pruning) removing dead branches from conifer
5377168 cabling cabled to another tree
5395463 staking
5377161 staking guy wire to ground
5377124 tree worker
5377157 staking ground anchor on spruce
5377126 dynamic tree support showing Cobra system
5377071 cabling showing hand wrap cable termination
5377070 cabling cable wrap and thimble
5376999 cabling position of a cable relative to branch union being supported
5430412 pruning (general)
5395484 chainsaw the action of kickback
5395476 plant diagnostics examining a pheromone trap
5395483 chainsaw the action of kickback
5395475 plant diagnostics
5377144 cabling when using electric tools in the tree the tolls should be secured with a lanyard even during use.  This setup does not provide for secure use.
5377146 cabling When using electric tools in the tree the tolls should be secured with a lanyard even during use.  This setup does provide for secure use.
5377134 cabling showing recommended distance for cabling on same stem.  Cables should be at least the diameter of the stem apart if not more.
5377121 chipping basic safety
5377095 felling preventing barber chair
5377092 felling 2 of 4 showing development of barber chair
5377093 felling 3 of 4 showing development of barber chair
5377094 felling 4 of 4 showing development of barber chair
5377080 bracing
5377077 cabling Arrangement of multiple cables on one lag or through-bolt.
5377091 felling 1 of 4 showing development of barber chair
5377089 rigging (general) balancing a load
5377085 tree worker using the climbing line to reach the tip of a limb
5377087 rigging (general)
5377084 chainsaw use of chainsaw in limb removal while aloft
5377004 cabling staggering of cables on same stem
5377002 cabling Demonstration of cable
5376982 chainsaw basic safety
5376993 cabling Demonstrates come-along for cable installation pulling two leads/branches/trees  together.
5376979 mechanical advantadge using a 2-1 mechanical advantadge
5376986 cabling
5376987 cabling lag and through bolt hardware
5377005 cabling diagram of lag several years after installation
5430416 soil & water begining of series on water movement through different soil types
5377058 branch union branch attachment
5377059 crown reduction (pruning)
5377061 branch union
5377057 staking different stakes or anchors used with trees
5377051 planting
5377052 planting showing comparison of proper technique with backet removed or cut back and impropper technique with basket left in place.
5377053 planting compating planting hole shape and root development
5377055 planting
5377043 water budget Water use within the landscape
5377045 ISA Publications
5377046 ISA Publications
5377048 planting
5377049 planting with taproot
5377050 stem girdling roots circling roots
5377040 soil aggregates Soil particles at different soil moisture contents
5377041 soil aggregates movement of watter in different soil types
5377042 irrigation sprinkler in yard
5377038 soil aggregates movement of water through different soil types
5377039 soil aggregates movement of water through different soil types
5377035 soil aggregates soil particles
5377036 soil aggregates soil particles at field capacity  
5377032 soil aggregates showing general composition of soil
5377033 soil horizons showing example of soil horizons
5377026 tree anatomy pinnate leaf on stem
5377020 tree anatomy the tree, the inputs and outputs with its environment and its internal allocations of resources
5377021 tree anatomy Graph of Photosynthesis and growth rate as water or nutrient availability varies
5377022 tree anatomy Graph of Photosynthesis, growth rate, and allelochemical concentration (secondary metabolites) water or nutrient availability varies
5377023 abiotic stresses (general) abiotic stresses can begin teh cycle of decline where a mature tree becomes predisposed to further stresses as well as insect and disease problems followed be the continued decline of the tree and substantial dieback.
5377024 plant diagnostics The Appropriate Response Process (ARP) can be used to evaluate the various aspects of a situation and determint the proper course of action based on the condition of the plant, the envieonmen the plant is in, and the perceptions and expectations of the client.  It is a continuing process since it is necessary to re-evaluate the situation as variables change.
5377017 allelopathy
5377018 plant diagnostics
5377019 Dutch elm disease Ophiostoma ulmi disease cycle
5377015 plant diagnostics foliage symptoms
5377014 Compartmentalization Of Decay In Trees (CODIT)
5377012 tree anatomy basic diagram of photosynthesis
5377009 tree anatomy leaf cross-section
5377007 tree anatomy diagram of twig
5377008 branch union branch bark collar
5377003 cabling different static support system configurations
5376997 cabling Demonstrating hand wrap technique of terminating a cable
5376994 cabling Chicago grip
5376990 cabling seating washer and bolt of throughrod against trunk
5376991 cabling quick wrap and thimble used in cable termination in cable installation
5376992 cabling process of using a cable wrap or quickend to terminate a cable
5376988 cabling typical equipment used in installing cables; drill and come-a-long attached to sling
5376981 construction Soil trenching/tunneling during construction. Possible root loss. Circle depicts dripline.
5375259 soil & water Soil types and compositions.
5395478 planting
5377129 fertilization depending on the nutrient content of the soils, a complete fertilizer may not be needed.  A soil test prior to fertilizer application is recommended.
5377122 chlorosis (general symptom)
5430414 soil & water showing root hairs surrounded by soil particles and water
5395481 chainsaw Different chain types to prevent kickback
5395195 ISA Publications
5377156 ground worker ground worker personal protection equipment
5377171 planting
5377119 planting stock balled and burlapped stock
5377105 planting planting too deep
5377044 ISA Publications
5376984 ground worker Showing proper lifting technique
5376998 cabling tree prior to cable installation
5377010 tree anatomy leaf cross-section
5377011 tree anatomy root tip and root hairs
5377069 cabling through bolt hardware
5377068 cabling right and left handed lags
5377047 tree anatomy Tree habits; Pyramidal, Oval, Palm, Irregular, Columnar, Round, Vase, multi-trunk
5377029 tree anatomy Leaf bases; acute, rounded, cordate, oblique, auriculate
5377030 tree anatomy leaf tips; acuminate, acute, obtuse, obcordate, cuspidate
5377016 sapsucker injury
5376995 cabling cable cutting equipment
5376996 cabling cable aid; used to tighten lags and aid in cable installation
5377034 soil aggregates soil texture triangle
5377037 soil aggregates Chart showing available water by soil texture
5375328 soil & water Soil graph.
5375329 soil & water Soil graph.
5430415 soil & water showing root hairs
5395488 tree anatomy leaf types
5377027 tree anatomy compound leaves; pinnately compound, bipinnately compound, palmately compound
5377025 tree anatomy Leaf on stem
5377028 tree anatomy compound leaf types; pinnate, bipinnate, palmate
5377031 tree anatomy Leaf margins; From Top left to bottom right - Entire, Serrate, Serrulate, Doubly-Serate, Dentate, Crenate, Undulate, Lobed
5375318 oak Quercus spp. Quercus Palustris leaf.
5458654 ISA Logos
5375363 people Demonstration of a resitance-recording drill being used.
5375368 risk tree Here you can see the thin drill bit of a resistance-recording drill.
5375366 risk tree Resistance-recording drill in use.
5375367 risk tree Up close view of a resistance-recording drill against the tree.
5375365 risk tree Resistance-recording drills are an advanced drilling tools that measure the resistance over the distance drilled, which allows for fairly effective decay detection.  However, like all decay detection methods, this equipment still have limitations. 
5458586 dieback
5458585 dieback
5458584 dieback
5458582 Compartmentalization Of Decay In Trees (CODIT)
5458583 Compartmentalization Of Decay In Trees (CODIT)
5458581 pruning (general)
5458580 pruning (general)
5458579 pruning (general)
5458578 pruning (general)
5458248 pruning (general)
5458247 mulching Note: Likely planted too deep; no taper.
5458246 mulching
5458245 pruning (general)
5458243 pruning (general)
5458244 pruning (general)
5456499 bracing
5456498 bracing
5456497
5456496 planting
5456495
5456494
5472718 pruning (general)
5431686 planting
5431685 planting
5431684 planting
5431679 pine Pinus spp.
5431678 Scots pine Pinus sylvestris
5431677 beech Fagus spp.
5431676
5431675
5431673
5462882
5462881
5462880
5462879
5462878 canker
5462877
5462876 decay
5462874
5462873
5462872
5462871
5462870
5462869
5462868
5462867
5462866
5462865 Note: Carpenter ant colony in bole.
5462864 Note: Carpenter Ant colony in bole.
5462862
5462861
5462860
5445001 root problems Removing girdling roots.
5445002 root collar excavation Soil equipment and use, air excavation device.
5445003 root collar excavation Soil equipment and use, air excavation device.
5444998 root problems Removing girdling roots.
5444999 root problems Removing girdling roots.
5444997 root problems Girdling roots.
5444996 root collar excavation Soil equipment and use, air excavation device.
5444995 root collar excavation Soil equipment and use, air excavation device.
5444988 root collar excavation Soil equipment and use, air excavation device.
5444987 root problems Girdling roots.
5444986 root zone excavation Soil equipment and use, air excavation device.
5444985 root zone
5444982 root zone excavation Soil equipment and use, air excavation device.
5444983 root collar excavation Soil equipment and use, air excavation device.
5444981 root collar excavation Soil equipment and use, air excavation device.
5444980 root collar excavation Soil equipment and use, air excavation device.
5444946 air excavator
5444979 root zone excavation
5444978 root zone
5444976 air excavator
5444977 air excavator
5444974 air excavator
5444975 air excavator
5444972 air excavator
5444973 air excavator
5444971 air excavator
5444969 soil horizons
5444970 air excavator
5444967 soil horizons
5444968 soil horizons
5444966 soil horizons
5444965 soil compaction
5444962 soil horizons
5444963 soil horizons
5444960 soil compaction
5444961 soil horizons
5444958 soil compaction
5444959 soil compaction
5444956 soil compaction
5444957 soil compaction
5444955 soil compaction
5444953 root zone
5444954 root zone
5444952 root zone excavation
5444950 root zone excavation
5444951 root zone excavation
5444949 air excavator
5444948 air excavator
5444945 air excavator
5444944 air excavator
5431670 plum/cherry Prunus spp.
5431656 burl and decay
5431662 pollarding
5431671 plum/cherry Prunus spp.
5431669 plum/cherry Prunus spp.
5431668 urban ecosystem
5431667 urban ecosystem
5431666 espalier (pruning and training)
5431664 espalier (pruning and training)
5431665 espalier (pruning and training)
5431663 pollarding
5431659 urban ecosystem
5431658 urban ecosystem
5431657 plum/cherry Prunus spp.
5431661 pollarding
5431660 pollarding
5394721 Compartmentalization Of Decay In Trees (CODIT) Wound compartmentalization.
5431651 containers Tree in a planter inside the Louvre Museum (Paris, France).
5431641 urban ecosystem
5431642 burl and decay
5431647 urban ecosystem
5431639 urban ecosystem
5431640 urban ecosystem
5431655 soil aggregates
5431653 soil & water
5431654 soil & water
5431652 soil & water
5431650 decay
5431649 urban ecosystem
5431648 urban ecosystem
5431646 urban ecosystem
5431645 urban ecosystem
5431644 pruning (general)
5431643 pruning (general)
5431638 urban ecosystem
5431637 pruning (general)
5431636 pruning (general)
5431634 pollarding
5431635 pollarding
5431633 urban ecosystem Urban park in Paris.
5431630 urban ecosystem
5431629 urban ecosystem
5431628 urban ecosystem
5431627 urban ecosystem
5431626 urban ecosystem
5431625 urban ecosystem
5431624 urban planting Compacted soil in urban settings.
5431623 urban planting Soil compaction in urban settings.
5431622 urban ecosystem
5431619 urban ecosystem
5378140 fig/banyan Ficus spp.
5394623 Personal Protective Equipment Use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
5377127 ISA Publications
5377054 soil compaction
5394796 urban ecosystem
5394797 urban ecosystem
5394794 risk tree
5394793 storm damage (general)
5394792 storm damage (general)
5394791 storm damage (general)
5394790 sanitation/salvage
5394786 urban ecosystem
5394779 urban ecosystem
5394756 decay Physical damage to the base of the tree probably caused by lawnmowers/trimmers.
5394734 pruning (general) Urban tree requiring pruning.
5394730 urban ecosystem
5394628 ISA Other Meetings Arborists/foresters and the media. Public relations.
5394629 crane Crane/aerial lift use.
5394627 ISA Other Meetings Arborists/foresters and the media. Public relations.
5394563 ISA EGS Using computer-based tree identification keys.
5375291 visual tree inspection Trunk flare inspection.
5394727 sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Rotundiloba’
5394725 sweetgum Liquidambar styraciflua Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Rotundiloba'
5394719 urban ecosystem Commercial arboriculture.
5394708 emerald ash borer Agrilus planipennis "D" shaped exit hole
5394650 ISA Other Meetings Arborists/foresters talk with the media. Public relations.
5394648 ISA Other Meetings Arborists/foresters talking with the media. Public relations.
5394647 ISA Other Meetings Arborists/foresters talking with the media. Public relations.
5394646 Meeting, unknown location Risk assessment, consulting, job-site meeting.
5394642 ISA Other Meetings Arborists/foresters talking with the media. Public relations.
5394640 urban ecosystem
5394638 ISA Other Meetings Arborists/foresters talking with the media. Public relations.
5394637 ISA Other Meetings Observing trees.
5394630 crane Use of crane (aerial lift).
5394625 crane Crane (aerial lift) use.
5394626 crane Crane (aerial lift) use.
5394620 crane Crane (aerial lift) use.
5394616 urban ecosystem Urban park scene. Media and photo shoot.
5394614 crane Crane (aerial lift) use.
5394613 crane Crane (aerial lift) use.
5394612 crane
5394581 crabapple and apple Malus spp.
5394578 mulching
5431620 tree grate
5431621 tree grate
5431616 tree pit
5431617 tree pit
5431618 tree pit
5375324 snow Snow covered landscape.
5375325 snow Snow covered landscape.
5375326 snow Deer tracks leading up to the base.
5375323 snow Snow covered landscape.
5394680 emerald ash borer Agrilus planipennis Bumper sticker aimed at raising awarness of the fact that firewood is one of the key ways that many insects and diseases can be transported. 
5375301 basal wound Basal wound, cause unknown.
5375330 static tree support Turn buckle tensioner.
5375327 snow and ice damage (snow load) Snow covered tree.
5375297 planting Smaller species planted below power lines.
5375408 rigging (general) Climbers use a common technique called a 'butt hitch' in which a piece is tied above a cut and the line is run through a block or crotch below the cut.
5375331 staking Garden hose staking left on for to long.
5375332 staking Garden hose staking left on the tree for to long.
5375333 staking Staking material left on to long.
5375334 staking Staking material imbedded into the tree because it was not removed at a young age.
5375335 staking Damaged caused by improper staking.
5375336 staking Improper staking material.
5375320 snow and ice damage (snow load) Snow covered landscape.
5375321 snow and ice damage (snow load) Snow covered tree.
5375322 snow and ice damage (snow load) Snow covered landscape.
5375319 snow and ice damage (snow load) Tree covered with snow.
5375314 construction Soil quality near construction site.
5375315 organic mulch Mulch can provide protection near the base of trees, hold moisture, and add organic matter.
5375316 restricted root system Plastic ground cover suffering the roots.
5375317 snow and ice damage (snow load) Trees covered with snow.
5375299 basal wound Excellent indication of internal decay.
5375300 basal wound Large hole at the base.
5375311 soil compaction Often, dirt paths compact the soil near the base of the tree.
5375313 construction Soil below ground near construction work.
5375302 construction No tree preservation during construction.
5375303 construction Often, roots are damaged by construction work.
5375304 construction Root damage caused by digging and trenching.
5375305 construction Root problems caused from digging and trenching.
5375306 construction Construction work damaged tree roots.
5375307 construction Digging and trenching causes tree decline due to interference with root structure.
5375308 construction Construction equipment often causes compaction near trees.
5375309 restricted root system Tree roots uplifting the side walk.
5375292 visual tree inspection Arborist inspecting the base.
5375293 basal wound Cavity near the base.
5375294 restricted root system Limited root growth availability.
5375295 staking Problems can occur from staking to long.
5375298 basal wound Sign of decay with minimal root flare.
5375288 decay Large internal/external decay on the trunk.
5375290 grade change Grade changing causes harm to urban trees.
5375284 construction Bad example of tree preservation method during construcution.
5375285 construction Construction operations with no protection of urban trees.
5375286 construction Tree roots in the upper 6 inches of soil are quickly destroyed by construction work.
5375287 visual tree inspection Cavity inspection.
5375278 visual tree inspection Certified arborists inspect trees for any problems that may occur. *Pre-climb inspection is also related to visual tree inspection.  
5375279 visual tree inspection Arborist inspects the trunk.
5375280 visual tree inspection Tree risk assessment is done to get an idea of what potential problems the trees may have.
5375281 visual tree inspection Arborists inspects the base of this tree.
5375282 visual tree inspection Documentation is important when dealing with visual tree inspections.
5375275 deadwood and snags Deadwood overhanging from the parkway trees.
5375276 visual tree inspection Arborist monitoring for urban forestry management.
5375267 poor architecture Codominant stems over a car.
5375268 poor architecture Codominant branching and included bark.
5375269 restricted root system Often, roots are restricted by roadways and sidewalks.
5375270 restricted root system Codominant branching structure along a parkway.
5375271 construction Trees surrounding a new home during construction.
5375272 construction Often, construction damage is harmful to urban trees.
5375273 restricted root system Parkway trees have limited area for root growth.
5375274 construction Construction site with a variety of soil qualities.
5375261 restricted root system Restricted root systems shown signs of decline.
5375263 grade change Soil under construction.
5375264 construction Construction damage caused by rock piling.
5375265 decay Decay indications.
5375266 included bark Codominant branching and included bark.
5375240 decay Large cavity and decay at the base of a standing tree.
5375241 organic mulch Mulch is an urban property that is used for many different applications. For example: using mulch can retain moisture; reduce compaction, and moderate temperature extremes.
5375242 soil horizons Often, soil horizons are shown to demonstrate the layer or zone of the soil profile with physical, chemical, and biological characteristics that differ from adjacent layers.
5375249 construction Excavation during construction causes major damage to trees.
5375250 soil horizons Soil horizon showing the difference between layers.
5375251 soil horizons Soil horizons are shown to get an idea of what soil life is like beyond the surface.
5375252 grade change Often, construction companies have to change the grade and work around trees throughout the urban environment. Construction damage causes a wide variety of problem towards urban trees.
5375253 soil horizons Construction zones are a good place to locate soil horizons.
5375254 fertilization Limestone is often used to enhance fertilization effectiveness and promote soil pH.  
5375255 fertilization Soil can be deficient in lime and need proper supplies of calcium and magnesium to help enhance fertilizer effectiveness and nuetralize soil acidity.
5375256 fertilization Lawns that are deficient and not producing a healthy lawn may require dolomitic limestone to help correct soil pH and boost nutrients.
5375257 pruning (general) Tree wound dressing.
5375258 soil & water Soil testing kit.
5375186 urban planting Trees provide shade and help with utility costs.
5401877 storm damage (general) Years of deteriorating decay caused a large pin oak stem to break off during a storm.
5401872 storm damage (general) Years of deteriorating decay caused a large, codominant pin oak stem to break off during a storm.
5401873 storm damage (general) Years of deteriorating decay caused a large, codominant pin oak stem to break off during a storm.
5401874 storm damage (general) Years of deteriorating decay caused a large pin oak stem to break off during a storm.
5401875 storm damage (general) Years of deteriorating decay caused a large pin oak stem to break off during a storm.
5401876 storm damage (general) Years of deteriorating decay caused a large pin oak stem to break off during a storm.
5375410 rigging friction device Friction devices have been designed for tree work, and they have some obvious control advantages over taking rapes around the tree
5376077 storm damage (general) High wind caused this tree to "barber chair,' a term used when felling a tree goes wrong.
5376078 storm damage (general) Storms can cause trees to split from the ground up and be extremely dangerous.
5376079 storm damage (general) High wind casued this tree to fail.
5376066 storm damage (general) Trees planted in the urban environment away from their natural locations are susceptible to storm damage.
5376067 storm damage (general) High winds can cause major damage among trees in the urban environment!!
5376068 storm damage (general) Storm damage caused by high winds and heavy rain fall.
5376069 storm damage (general) Tree snapped at the base from high winds and storm damage.
5376070 storm damage (general) Storm damage can cause trees to fall directly into power lines and be severely dangerous. Contact an ISA certified arborist to assist you when these problems occur.
5395493 tree worker limit to double crotch technique
5395492 lightning protection protection in a three-trunked, decurrent tree
5395491 lightning protection protection in an excurrent tree
5375310 cracks or splits Large tree with symptoms of included bark.
5375244 construction Construction site preparation/grading
5375245 construction Construction site preparation. Truck in foreground to show scale.
5375238 mulching Example of inorganic mulch - large stone
5375233 exposed roots
5376072 root lifting, soil heaving, and windthrow
5376071 root lifting, soil heaving, and windthrow
5376075 included bark
5376076 included bark
5376074 included bark
5376073 included bark
5376065 included bark
5378141 irrigation
5378136 root lifting, soil heaving, and windthrow
5387857 bicycle Device used to climb palm trees. The damage to the trunk that can be seen in the picture was due to the use of spikes and not the bicycle.
5375229 decay Severely decayed stem
5375247 construction Urban soils are often highly disturbed. Concrete washout and other debris can alter soil structure and chemistry.
5375237 staking Guy wires with rubber hose protectors. Left on more than one growing season. Partial stem girdling.
5375236 inorganic mulch Geotextile fabric used on an tree lawn
5378139 weeping fig Ficus benjamina
5387856 Surinam cherry Eugenia uniflora Common name in Portuguese: Pitanga  

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