Tree Owner Information

Basic knowledge of proper tree care helps individual tree owners understand the quality of care necessary for the health of their trees. An overview of tree care essentials is provided in this section.

For additional information on the topics below, ISA also provides detailed educational brochures to help tree owners understand best management practices and to promote a greater awareness of the benefits that trees provide in our communities. The brochures offer guidance for management throughout the life of a tree, from tree selection and planting to mature tree care and risk assessment.

Tree Care Topics and Related Brochures

• Benefits of Trees
  • Benefits of Trees
  • Tree Values
• Choosing The Right Tree
  • Tree Selection
  • Buying High Quality Trees
• Managing Tree Hazards and Risks
  • Recognizing Tree Risk
  • Avoiding Tree Damage during Construction
  • Treatment of Tree Damaged by Construction
  • Storm-Related Tree Damage
• Plant Health Care
  • Plant Health Care
  • Trees and Turf
  • Proper Mulching Techniques
  • Insect and Disease Problems
  • Mature Tree Care
• Planting a Tree
  • New Tree Planting
  • Avoiding Tree and Utility Conflicts
• Pruning Your Trees
  • Pruning Young Trees
  • Pruning Mature Trees
  • Why Topping Hurts Trees
  • Palms
• Tree Owner's Manual
  • Tree Owner's Manual
• Why Hire an Arborist?
  • Why Hire an Arborist