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Krista Braathen, owner of Heartwood Tree Consulting, is a seasoned ISA-certified arborist with over two decades of expertise in tree care and urban forest management. A BCIT forestry graduate, Krista has honed her skills on Vancouver’s North Shore, balancing the health of trees with community safety. Her roles as a Tree Risk and Wildlife Danger Tree Assessor underline her commitment to environmental stewardship. Connect with Krista to explore sustainable tree solutions. #Krista Braathen
Krista Braathen, owner of Heartwood Tree Consulting, is a seasoned ISA-certified arborist with over two decades of expertise in tree care and urban forest management. A BCIT forestry graduate, Krista has honed her skills on Vancouver’s North Shore, balancing the health of trees with community safety. Her roles as a Tree Risk and Wildlife Danger Tree Assessor underline her commitment to environmental stewardship. Connect with Krista to explore sustainable tree solutions. #Krista Braathen
Milling trees directly on-site also helps to preserve the integrity of the surrounding ecosystem, as logs are processed at the same location, reducing the risk of damage to local habitats during transport.
Balancing control efforts with ecological considerations remains a challenge for foresters and conservationists.
Trees play a vital role in combating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere, which is one of the main greenhouse gases driving global warming. Through the process of photosynthesis, trees convert CO₂ into oxygen...
by Krista BraathenTrees play a vital role in combating climate change by absorbing and storing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere, which is one of the main greenhouse gases driving global warming. Through the process of photosynthesis, trees convert CO₂ into oxygen...
by Krista BraathenMilling trees directly on-site also helps to preserve the integrity of the surrounding ecosystem, as logs are processed at the same location, reducing the risk of damage to local habitats during transport.
by Krista BraathenBalancing control efforts with ecological considerations remains a challenge for foresters and conservationists.
by Krista BraathenThe tree is named after Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman and has been admired for over a century since being designated the world's most giant tree by volume in the 1930s
by Krista BraathenProperty owners bear important legal responsibilities when it comes to tree care and maintenance, ensuring the safety of both their property and that of neighbors.
by Krista BraathenBeyond its wood, Douglas fir provided necessary medicinal and nutritional resources. The tree's bark, rich in tannins, was used to remedy ailments such as colds, respiratory issues, and skin irritations.
by Krista BraathenBracing and Cabling: For large trees with weak branches, bracing or cabling can add structural support, especially during high-wind events. These measures are best implemented by professionals who understand tree dynamics and can secure them effectively.
by Krista BraathenThe Pacific Northwest forest also plays a critical role in carbon storage, helping to mitigate climate change by sequestering large amounts of CO₂ in its dense biomass.
by Krista Braathen