Rocky Mountain Arboricultural Consulting LLC

06/15/2026

If you are a tree nerd like me, you may like this podcast! I was honored to be invited on in 2024. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/discoveringforestry/?fbclid=IwRlRTSASc_y5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeiz8icjLjfUHVgLg6Pc6ifGgCwgdSGwQ1j-xDgCjey7vpnh2rOw7u9lc7e88_aem_8LtJ3R2m8b1nkZsNfdDrlQ

06/01/2026

Some thoughts on how to plant trees to maximize the cooling effect.

A new study has shown that more vegetation is not automatically better.

05/18/2026

Trees are not just part of the background.
They are living protection for every breath we take.

They cool our neighborhoods, clean the air, reduce flooding, protect wildlife, and make life possible for countless species — including us.

When forests disappear, the world becomes hotter, quieter, and harder to survive in.

A tree is not “just a tree.”
It is shade during heat, shelter during storms, a home for birds and pollinators, and one of nature’s greatest gifts to life on Earth.

Protecting trees is not only about saving wildlife.
It is about protecting our future too.

05/13/2026

Why would you need a consulting arborist? Here is a simple explanation! www.colotrees.com

05/06/2026

The moisture from this gorgeous spring snow is much needed, but can be tough on your trees. Check out these tips: https://csfs.colostate.edu/2020/04/16/take-care-dealing-with-snow-damaged-trees-spring-storm/
If your trees need a risk assessment or other consultation after the storm, give us a call! https://www.colotrees.com/

04/28/2026

A SOCIETY GROWS GREAT WHEN OLD MEN PLANT TREES WHOSE SHADE THEY KNOW THEY SHALL NEVER SIT IN — GREEK PROVERB

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! I celebrated early, distributing low-cost trees to Edgewater residents last Saturday. Planting a tree is a great way to celebrate our planet and improve our environment. Here is a step-by-step guide: https://csfs.colostate.edu/forests-trees/selecting-planting-and-caring-for-trees/how-to-plant-a-tree/

04/16/2026

I have been Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) since 2014. Earlier this week, I took another step towards becoming a TRAQ instructor at a course in WY. I am hoping to teach arborists how to assess the risk of trees like the one pictured below by fall of this year!

04/13/2026

More reasons to care for trees!

04/10/2026

There’s a lot of talk comparing trees to air conditioners. It sounds great—but it’s not quite how it works.

What is true: trees absolutely cool our neighborhoods.

In our climate, a mature tree can lower surrounding temperatures by 5–10 degrees...and even more when you’re standing in the shade. That’s the part people actually feel.

Trees also “sweat” (evapotranspiration), which helps cool the air—but only when they have enough water. And right now, with watering restrictions, that matters. No water = less cooling.

Bottom line: trees are one of the best tools we have to combat heat but they only perform well if we take care of them.

If we want cooler neighborhoods, we need trees—and we need to support them. Don't forget to water your trees!

Have concerns about your trees? Please reach out any time. www.colotrees.com