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Below is a list of consumer education press releases and PSAs available by ISA. Press releases may be used in their entirety, or edit portions as needed. Source citation must be made to ISA and/or the Trees Are Good Web site.

If you need information not found below, or would like to recieve a copy of a press release in a different format, please contact Sonia Garth at sgarth@isa-arbor.com


General

Does Your Yard Have a Health Plan?
Protect Your Investment, Hire An Arborist
Contracting for Tree Work
Doctoring Your Yard
The Top 10 Myths of Tree Care
The Battle of Trees Versus Turf

Tree Value

Plant Today, Benefit Tomorrow
Damaged Trees May Have Monetary Value
The Value of Trees
There's Money In Your Trees
Tree Values - PSA
Trees Are Cool - PSA

Planting

Plan Before You Plant
Spring Tree Planting Tips
Careful Tree Selection Protects Your Investment
Arbor Tips For Arbor Day
Avoid Tree and Utility Conflict- Plan Ahead
Planting With a Purpose: Tree Tips for Homeowners
Making the Best Tree Selection

Mulching

Proper Mulching Techniques Key to Healthy Trees

Pruning

Stop Before You Top
Proper Pruning Brings Tree Flowers
Topless Trees Are Indecent
Don't Top the Trees, Please!
Careful Planning, Gradual Pruning Essential for Flowering Trees
Help Trees Take Shape: Prune Properly
Do Your Trees Suffer From Indecent Exposure?

Insects & Disease

Insects and Disease Prey on Stressed Trees
Summer Tips to Nurture Nature in Your Own Backyard

Construction/Remodeling

Keep Trees Safe During Construction
Arborists Provide Advice on Avoiding Tree Damage During Home Construction

Seasonal

Don't Wait Until Spring Blooms to Prune
Prepare Trees for Potential Damaging Weather
Bare Trees Prime for Pruning
Six Winter Chores for Healthier Spring Trees
Live Trees Ideal for Late Holiday Decorating
Clearing Snow And Ice Can Cause Damage To Your Trees
The Science of Autumn Beauty
Tree Care is Essential for Cold-Weather Months
Ice-Covered Trees Hide Hazards Beyond the Obvious
Winter Tree Care Tips for Homeowners

Storms & Disasters

Help Storm Damaged Trees Recover from Heavy Snow
Take Precautions When Hiring Tree Services to help with Storm Clean Up
Hurricane Katrina and Rita: Help Storm Damaged Trees Recover From the Hurricanes
First Aid Procedures for Trees - Post-Storm Damages & Treatment
Preparation is Key to Preventing Storm Damage to Trees
Guide for Plant Appraisal Clears Up Post-Storm Debates

Developed by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), a non-profit organization supporting tree care research around the world and is dedicated to the care and preservation of shade and ornamental trees. For further information, contact:
ISA, P.O. Box 3129, Champaign, IL 61826-3129, USA.
E-mail inquires: isa@isa-arbor.com

© 2007 International Society of Arboriculture.

News

Warning: Check Tree-care Credentials
Several autumn fatalities linked to dangerous tree care practices are prompting a coalition of arborists and urban foresters to urge contractors (and others) to hire only certified tree-care professionals. MORE >>

Fire-resistant Landscaping Saves Southern California Homes
More than a dozen fires charred hundreds of thousands of acres and burned close to 1,700 homes to the ground in Southern California in October. But the toll was limited by defensible space created by landscape architects and contractors, a number of experts said. MORE >>

Bradford Pears Not Kind to Cities
This tree species has weak branch connections and limbs are prone to falling down. MORE >>

Best Trees For The Street
Scientist John Hammond of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s chief scientific research agency, has announced the findings of a four-year project to determine the best trees to use in urban spaces. MORE >>

Selling Houses By the Yard
Worried home owners hope landscaping adds value- from the Wall Street Journal MORE >>

NADF Hardiness Zone Map
Find out the right tree to plant where you live MORE >>



Resources

About the International Society of Arboriculture

The Mission of ISA is "Through research, technology, and education promote the professional practice of arboriculture and foster a greater public awareness of the benefits of trees.

To learn more about ISA, visit our Web site at www.isa-arbor.com

© International Society of Arboriculture 2008
P.O. Box 3129, Champaign, IL 61826
Email comments & questions to isa@isa-arbor.com