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“You Wouldn’t Tell a 3-year-old to Move Out and Get a Job: The Unfair Burden We Put on Young Trees,” Friends of the Urban Forest

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Young trees require ongoing care and pruning just like young children do to establish strong structure for healthy growth. Without proper care, trees can develop structural issues and become more prone to damage. Regular pruning in the first few years helps encourage low-branching and a strong trunk, which results in trees that are 30 years later are much more sturdy and stable. The recommended care schedule is to survey and prune trees at least three times in the first three years, with additional optional visits available upon request to ensure young trees develop properly.

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You Wouldn’t Tell a 3-year-old to Move Out and Get a Job The Unfair Burden We Put on Young Trees Blake Watkins Tree Care Coordinator
Agenda I. Trees Need After Care II. Why Pruning Young Trees is so Important III. How it Works
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30 Year Old FUF Trees
Importance of Training Young Trees No Structural Pruning Repeated Structural Pruning
FUF Early Tree Care Schedule: At least 3 times in the first 3 years 2-6 months: survey 18 months: tree care 3 years: tree care 5 years: optional tree care (owner must sign up) An “on-call” visit can be scheduled at any time in the first 5 years, if pre-paid. After 5 years, we continue to be a source of advice, referral and education. FUF planting
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“You Wouldn’t Tell a 3-year-old to Move Out and Get a Job: The Unfair Burden We Put on Young Trees,” Friends of the Urban Forest

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“You Wouldn’t Tell a 3-year-old to Move Out and Get a Job: The Unfair Burden We Put on Young Trees,” Friends of the Urban Forest

  • 1. You Wouldn’t Tell a 3-year-old to Move Out and Get a Job The Unfair Burden We Put on Young Trees Blake Watkins Tree Care Coordinator
  • 2. Agenda I. Trees Need After Care II. Why Pruning Young Trees is so Important III. How it Works
  • 5. 30 Year Old FUF Trees
  • 6. Importance of Training Young Trees No Structural Pruning Repeated Structural Pruning
  • 7. FUF Early Tree Care Schedule: At least 3 times in the first 3 years 2-6 months: survey 18 months: tree care 3 years: tree care 5 years: optional tree care (owner must sign up) An “on-call” visit can be scheduled at any time in the first 5 years, if pre-paid. After 5 years, we continue to be a source of advice, referral and education. FUF planting