Assessment

When it comes to assessing infrastructure damage in urban areas, trees often take the blame! As urban forestry consultants, we frequently receive questions from our clients about whether tree roots can: Crack building foundations; Cause buildings to sink in clay soil; Break water supply pipes; Block French drains and other underground pipes; Break any other […]

For some, the mere sight of a tree taller than a house is a public safety concern, while for others, trees are architectural marvels without a single flaw. In reality, the truth lies somewhere between these two extremes. These days, virtually all tree species have flaws, such as vulnerability to certain pests, to extreme weather […]