by Jim McGannon | Dec 25, 2025 | Beavers, Blog
Ranchers, farmers, and communities that are “affected” by beavers want them out. How about working WITH THEM for a mutual and beneficial coexistence. Water quality management would be a good first “thought”. Why are we still mismanaging...
by Jim McGannon | Dec 23, 2025 | Blog, Winter Watering
When we have prolonged record heat and no moisture, it’s time to water those young and newly planted trees and shrubs....
by Jim McGannon | Dec 23, 2025 | Blog, MPB Colorado
Too late Governor. We foresters have been saying for years that proper forest management by the State, Federal, and Private landowners is essential to keeping the forests healthy and free of MPB. You can’t start now and hope to reduce the fire threat. It’s...
by Jim McGannon | Dec 10, 2025 | Blog, Forest Mgt, MPB Colorado, Winter Watering
https://www.ucmerced.edu/news/2025/thinning-burning-forests-provide-multiple-benefits-some-them-surprising
by Jim McGannon | Dec 9, 2025 | Blog
https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/fungi-minnesota-can-kill-emerald-ash-borer-beetles
by Jim McGannon | Aug 30, 2025 | Blog
Do bees die after they sting...
by Jim McGannon | Aug 20, 2025 | Blog
As I have been in this business of urban forestry, landscape maintenance, traditional forestry, and consulting all my career, I am becoming more wary of the “overuse” and “abuse” of so many chemicals. Be aware of this important effort at...
by Jim McGannon | Jun 27, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
Once in awhile I get asked if “the beetle” is gone…Never! That is why we have to manage our forests and keep our landscape trees healthy...
by Jim McGannon | May 20, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
It should be World Bee Day, EVERYDAY!...
by Jim McGannon | Mar 31, 2025 | Blog, Uncategorized
New study says residential trees can affect human...