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	Nominate a True Professsional of Arboriculture ISA Announces search for the 2010 True Professionals of Arboriculture Do you know a tree care provider who is a true professional of arboriculture? If so, you are encouraged to nominate them for the ISA True Professionals of Arboriculture Recognition award. MORE >> When Tree Hugging Goes Too Far (Wall Street Journal/Real Estate)Do we love big old trees too much? Many homeowners don't give enough thought to what hazards their biggest and oldest trees may pose to people and property. MORE >> Green Spaces Improve Health (BBC News) There is more evidence that living near a 'green space' has health benefits. MORE >> What is an Arborist and How Can You Find One? From Planet Green a Discovery Company MORE >> National Tree Benefits Calculator The Tree Benefit Calculator allows anyone to make a simple estimation of the benefits individual street-side trees provide. This tool is based on i-Tree’s street tree assessment tool called STRATUM. With inputs of location, species and tree size, users will get an understanding of the environmental and economic value trees provide on an annual basis. The Tree Benefit Calculator is intended to be simple and accessible. As such, this tool should be considered a starting point for understanding trees’ value in the community, rather than a scientific accounting of precise values. For more detailed information on urban and community forest assessments, visit the i-Tree website. MORE >> USDA Newsroom USDA's collection of "hot topic" press releases ranging from current pest alerts for specific regions of the United States to new trends in disease prevention and tree and plant care. MORE >> Why Leaves Really Fall Off Trees (From NPR)– You think you know why leaves fall off trees. Well, you're wrong. It's not the wind. It's not the cold. MORE >>

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	Introduction to Arboricutlure: Planting & Early Care DVD CHAMPAIGN, IL - When is the last time your yard had a check-up? Just like people plants need periodic examinations and treatments to help prolong their health. Plant health care (PHC) is a vital part of landscape management. MORE >> Winter Tree Care Tips for Homeowners CHAMPAIGN, IL- Winter brings frigid temperatures, icy winds, and plenty of snow. Just as people battle Mother Nature at this time of the year, so do trees, with one major exception: trees can't avoid exposure to the elements. MORE >>