Tree Tips
The story of Trillium ovatum
April 30, 2006
Trillium ovatum is in bloom and the story of this species is worth sharing. Trillium ovatum can be found in moist coniferous forests and may be identified by an erect naked stem that supports 3 showy leaves in a sin... read moreA Proposal to Process Hardwoods at the Masonite Facility
April 23, 2006
During the course of researching the subject of converting tanoak to energy, the efforts of developer Chris Stone were brought to my attention. I asked Chris to convey to the Tree Tips audience his proposal.... read more
Wildflower Events and Sudden Oak Death Training
April 16, 2006
One of my favorite spring commitments is delving into the rich, moist, color of the local flora, especially the wildflowers. You may have noticed splashes of color. The blanket of white in the meadows may be popcorn... read moreBeyond Human Influence
April 9, 2006
A road in which I have an interest recently became impassable due to a slide blocking it. In 2003, the same road had been upgraded to the tune of $35,000. The work encompassed reshaping (outsloping with rolling dips... read morePlanting Tree Seedlings
April 2, 2006
For those of you still planning to plant tree seedlings, you probably know it is a little late in the season to be planting. The best time to plant tree seedlings in Mendocino County is at the beginning of the rainy... read moreA Snapshot in Time
March 26, 2006
It is a rare practice to measure every tree to assess the quality and quantity of the forest. Instead, a sample is taken, called a timber cruise. The intensity of a timber cruise and the data collected is a function... read moreDetermining Tree and Log Volume
March 19, 2006
Given the tree diameter at breast height (dbh) and the tree height to a merchantable top, there are tools available to help you estimate the volume in a standing tree. Volume tables are one such tool. Volume tables ... read moreMeasuring Tree Diameter and Height
March 12, 2006
Trees are in part valued on their volume. To determine the volume of a tree the diameter and the height of the tree must be measured.A flexible measuring tape can be used to measure the diameter. The... read more
Flush Pruning Cuts, the Inside Story
March 5, 2006
In response to Dr. Kevin O'Hara's rational for making flush cuts John Phillips Certified Arborist writes the rationale for avoiding flush cuts. Following is a guest article written by John Phillips, a Certified Arbo... read moreHow Should I Prune Those Tree Branches?
February 26, 2006
In response to disagreement with Dr. O'Hara's assertion to make flush cuts when pruning, Dr. O'Hara provides the following rationale.Guest article written by Dr. Kevin L. O'Hara, Professor of Silvicu... read more