Trends in Tree Care for 2024
At Arbor MD, we pride ourselves in certifications, education and trending technologies. Our teams are passionate about providing the best solutions for all your tree landscape needs and we keep on top of research and trends in the Arboriculture space. Here are the top trends in arboriculture, or tree care and maintenance, for 2024. We look forward to bring top line service and care to your trees.
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Practices
Regenerative Arboriculture
There’s a growing emphasis on practices that not only preserve but also regenerate ecosystems. This includes planting native species, using organic treatments, and enhancing biodiversity within urban forests.
What is Regenerative Arboriculture exactly?
It is an emerging approach in tree care and management that goes beyond traditional practices to focus on restoring and enhancing the health of ecosystems. Unlike conventional arboriculture, which primarily aims to maintain or improve the health of individual trees, regenerative arboriculture seeks to create resilient, self-sustaining environments where trees, soil, and surrounding ecosystems thrive together.
Carbon Sequestration Initiatives
As concerns about climate change intensify, arborists are focusing on trees' role in carbon sequestration, selecting species and managing tree landscapes in ways that maximize carbon storage.
How Does This Relate to Commercial Tree Care?
Carbon sequestration initiatives in commercial tree care are increasingly becoming a focus as businesses seek to contribute to climate change mitigation while also enhancing their environmental sustainability. These initiatives involve managing tree landscapes to maximize their ability to capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, helping to offset greenhouse gas emissions. As our customers become more concerned about the environment, we work to ensure we meet their needs primarily through strategic tree selection, mapping, planting and continued care.
Technology Integration
Drones for Tree Assessments
The use of drones is becoming more widespread for assessing tree health, monitoring growth, and identifying potential hazards from a safer distance. Drones, equipped with advanced sensors and cameras, allow for more efficient, precise, and safe tree assessments.
How do drones assess tree care?
Drones can capture high-resolution aerial images of trees and entire landscapes. These images are used to create detailed maps that help arborists assess tree health, canopy cover, and growth patterns over large areas quickly and accurately. Moreover, drones can rapidly survey large areas of forest or urban landscapes, identifying potential issues such as diseased trees, pest infestations, or structural damage. This speed allows arborists to cover more ground in less time, increasing the efficiency of their assessments.
Tree Health Monitoring Sensors
Advanced sensors and IoT (Internet of Things) devices are being used to monitor tree health in real time, tracking factors like soil moisture, nutrient levels, and pest infestations.
How do Commercial Tree Care Companies Use Tree Health Sensors?
Sensors installed on or around trees can continuously collect data on various parameters such as soil moisture, temperature, humidity, and sap flow. This real-time data provides arborists with a constant stream of information about tree health, enabling them to detect issues early. Additionally, unlike traditional methods that rely on periodic inspections, tree health monitoring sensors provide around-the-clock surveillance. This continuous monitoring helps in identifying problems as soon as they arise, allowing for immediate intervention.
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