Now available for download are the Trees Are Good brochures from the International Society of Arboriculture. Brochures contain educational information for tree owners on best management practices throughout the life of a tree, from tree selection and planting to mature tree care and risk assessment. They also serve as a helpful tool to generate greater awareness of the benefits that trees provide in our communities.

Brochure topics include:

• Benefits of Trees
• Tree Values
• Tree Selection
• Buying High Quality Trees
• Recognizing Tree Risk
• Avoiding Tree Damage during Construction

• Treatment of Tree Damaged by Construction
• Storm-Related Tree Damage
• Plant Health Care
• Trees and Turf
• Proper Mulching Techniques
• Insect and Disease Problems
• Mature Tree Care
• New Tree Planting
• Avoiding Tree and Utility Conflicts
• Pruning Young Trees
• Pruning Mature Trees
• Why Topping Hurts Trees
• Why Hire an Arborist

Brochures are available to download here and can be printed as a single-page, front/back brochure.