COLLEGE STATION, Texas – February 2021 will be remembered by Texans and by our trees as the year of the “Deep Freeze”. Multiple days with below-freezing temperatures resulted in the crowns of a noticeable number of trees turning brown and appearing as if the trees had died. As Texas A&M Forest Service reported earlier in the year, many, if not
Many impactful tree-killing pests present in Texas forests live and breed inside firewood. Some wood borers, such as the invasive emerald ash borer and redbay ambrosia beetle, have caused devastating impacts, practically wiping out entire tree species from some regions of the country. The emerald ash borer, currently present in north and northeast Texas, has already killed millions of ash
Texans celebrate 2021 Arbor Day in Weatherford, Texas – and beyond WEATHERFORD, Texas — Texans from across the state gathered today in the City of Weatherford and virtually to celebrate Texas Arbor Day – and turn over a new leaf. Today’s celebration, themed Turning Over a New Leaf, demonstrated the optimism and hope that planting trees can bring to people.
What to do with Trees Recovering from Winter Storm Uri by: Stephen J. O’Shea It has been almost six months since winter storm Uri blanketed Texas in a week-long freeze and, despite ample rain, many Texas trees are still showing signs of stress. Tufts of leaves give some a patchy, inverted look – while others are losing vast amounts of bark,
Help Mino ride for trees! Support Mino and Team Texas ISA in the Tour de Trees 2021! I would sincerely appreciate your donation and am excited to be the captain of the Texas Team. I registered for the 3 day ride which will take me from Aurora to Fort Collins, approximately 187 miles. Colorado is my second home which is
Mark your calendar now for the biggest and best Texas Tree Conference yet! Registration is opening soon! Waco Convention Center September 29 – October 1, 2021 Click here for more information
Basic knowledge of proper tree care helps individual tree owners understand the quality of care necessary for the health of their trees. ISA provides detailed educational brochures to help tree owners understand best management practices and to promote a greater awareness of the benefits that trees provide in our communities. The brochures offer guidance for management throughout the life of
View the recorded webinar with Dr. Appel and a panel of experts: Texas Trees and the Blizzard of ‘21: What’s Next? Here (free for members) TFS NEWSROOM: OAK TREES ARE STILL RECOVERING FROM THE WINTER STORM Connect | Oak Trees are Still Recovering from the Winter Storm TFS (tamu.edu) Driving across Texas has been an interesting occupation for foresters and arborists these
Free For ISAT Members – 1.5 Hours – 1 ISA CEU ($45) If you are an ISAT member, you were invited to watch Dr. David Appel from Texas A&M University and a panel of long-time arborists from around Texas discuss the impact of the deep freeze of 2021 on Texas trees and plants. The panel discussed the science of freeze damage
Recent weather events have taken a toll on Texas Trees. College Station, Texas (February 2021) – Right now, severe ice storms are crippling communities across Texas where the first order of business is clearing roads and restoring power. The Texas Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISAT) also reminds homeowners that what’s fallen to the ground after an