The birch trees in this photo appear to have been infested with bronze birch borer, as indicated by the dead upper branches where larvae have disrupted the flow of water and nutrients.

As spring gives way to summer, you may notice dead, leafless trees standing out in Missouri's green landscape. It's a growing ...

Just like living as a birder and naturalist, being an arborist means that I can’t help but look at trees. I see poor pruning, beautiful forms, and signs of stress — there’s no way for me to ...