Let’s identify ash trees! For the quiz below to work best, you’ll want to have a specific tree in mind that you can look at to be sure you are answering accurately. If you’re not so sure, the quiz and information below will still help you learn the top ways to identify an ash tree. […]
Green Up Day | Vermont’s Favorite Holiday
Green Up Day is an honored tradition in Vermont, and one of the things that keeps our Green Mountain State especially green. Green Up Day was launched back in April of 1970 and was originally managed by the governor’s office until a group of citizens formed Green Up Vermont in 1979 to maintain the growth […]
Winter is Tree Care Season
Did you know that the best time to care for your Vermont trees is year-round? Pruning in winter, in particular, is especially beneficial. For yourself and your trees! Contact us for consultation or to schedule your winter work today. Article Credit: treecaretips.org Article credit: treecaretips.org https://treecaretips.org/the-benefits-of-tree-maintenance-during-the-winter-months/damage-prevention/ The benefits of tree maintenance during the winter months […]
Celebrating Arbor Day 2018
Arbor Day is very special for the Black Diamond Tree team! On May 3, our teammate Hannah went to Montpelier, VT to attend the Vermont Arbor Day Conference hosted by Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program. Hannah attended three sessions: “Tree ID Made Easy”, which was an interactive session teaching some basics on identifying different […]
Destructive Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Vermont
The USDA Animal & Plant Health and Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed that the Emerald Ash Borer is in Vermont. This destructive beetle begins as larvae under the bark of ash trees where they feed on the inner bark tissue. Once infested, ash trees rapidly decline and are killed in 3-5 years. This is concerning […]
UMASS Amherst Shrub Walk
While continuing to expand his knowledge base and meet with other professionals, Bill visited UMass Amherst for the Spring Blooming Tree and Shrub Walk led by Professor Amanda Bayer and campus arborist Todd Beals. Thank you to our friends at UMass for hosting the tour! Photo Credit: Sandra F. Thomas Pictured: Professor Amanda Bayer […]
Spring 2017 Video
Spring 2017 Update
Paul Smith’s College Denise, Bill & Brendan (pictured), traveled to Paul Smiths, NY to participate in the annual Paul Smith’s College Career Fair on Thursday, March 30th. Paul Smith’s has the most popular forestry & arboriculture program in the Northeast. Paul Smith’s had an incredible turnout and collected 12 names of soon-to-be graduates who were interested in […]