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It may seem simple, and even though this expression has been widely used for decades, do we really understand everything it entails? This expression also served as the title of a series of lectures givenrecently at the Dominique Savio Nursery as part of training sessions organized by the Association of Green Space Managers of Quebec […]

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 […]

Year after year, hundreds of Quebec doctors and public health experts urge various institutions to plant more trees to expand the urban canopy. They are right to do so, as they draw on numerous studies demonstrating the many benefits trees provide to community health. In this context, it is important to ensure that the urban […]

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 […]