We enjoy trees for many reasons. They provide an aesthetic quality that is unparalleled, they provide shade, improve air quality and provide habitat for birds and animals. Many studies also show that trees actually increase property value. A healthy, mature tree on a residential property can increase the appraised […]
Has spring sprung? Most likely. Sure, we’ll still get some snow here and there, but it will likely melt quickly. The nights will still be cold, but as the sun comes up earlier and earlier, the temperatures will rise quicker. Can’t you just feel that lovely sunshine on your […]
We talk a lot about our urban forest and the importance of a healthy urban forest—for many reasons. But how does a community manage their urban forest in a way that is sound and fair? This is a question that is arising […]
Arbor 1 Tree Service has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of customer service to members of the local services marketplace and consumer review site in 2016.
This achievement is particularly significant as Angie’s List experienced unprecedented member growth in 2016. […]
Few of us would disagree that greenery, especially trees, makes urban environments more “livable”. Trees cool the air, break the monotony of concrete and asphalt, reduce crime, increase property values and provide many other benefits. But can trees actually improve your health, […]
We are excited to announce that co-owner Mike D. recently received his Tree Risk Assessment Qualification through the International Society of Arboriculture.
What is the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification? It is a program that trains arborists how to use the methodologies outlined in the ISA Best Management Practices for […]
Think about life here in Central Oregon. Summers are glorious, fun and jam packed with activity. It seems like its go, go, go all day, every day in the summer. When fall rolls around, everyone seems to breathe a sigh of relief to take some time to chill out. […]
We were listening to a story on OPB a few days ago that interviewed a fellow from the National Weather Service in Portland. The outlook is this:
We will be seeing above average temperatures and dry conditions through the rest of summer as well as in to […]
We just wrapped up 2015 Oregon Arbor Week, so we thought we’d share a little bit about one of our favorite trees, the majestic Ponderosa pine. Central and Eastern Oregon just wouldn’t be the same without big Ponderosa pines.
Ponderosas are native to the Western United States and are […]
You know it when you see it. If you ever go to a treeless city or even parts of Central Oregon (sections of 3rd street), there is something missing—trees and greenery. Not only do trees provide beauty. They also have some very direct benefits […]
