Informational Links


 International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)

ISA is the world leader in tree care publications. More than 200 products are available from our online web store that helps keep arborists abreast of the latest information and technology.

 TREES Incorporated

TREES Inc. is a local non-profit environmental volunteer group founded in January 1990 to encourage the planting of trees to: - Replenish our declining urban forest. - Educate citizens about the importance of maintaining our existing trees. - Improve the environment. - Beautify the community. - Stimulate community participation and civic pride.

 Purdue University

The mission of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service is education of Indiana citizens through the application of land-grant university research and knowledge base to develop youth and strengthen agriculture, families and communities.

 Emerald Ash Borer

This insect was introduced into North America sometime in the 1990's. It was first reported killing ash (genus Fraxinus) trees in the Detroit and Windsor areas in 2002. Since then, infestations have been found throughout lower Michigan, Ohio, northern Indiana, the Chicago area, Maryland, and recently in Pennsylvania.

 Oak Wilt

Oak wilt is an aggressive disease that affects many species of oak (Quercus spp.). It is one of the most serious tree diseases in the eastern United States, killing thousands of oaks each year in forests, woodlots, and home landscapes.

 Mulching

Mulching is one of the simplest and most beneficial practices you can use in the garden. Mulch is simply a protective layer of a material that is spread on top of the soil. Mulches can either be organic -- such as grass clippings, straw, bark chips, and similar materials -- or inorganic -- such as stones, brick chips, and plastic. Both organic and inorganic mulches have numerous benefits.