Canopy Connections

12/19/2024

Proud to announce I recently completed the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. I feel much more confident assessing the risk of trees and their potential targets and consequences.

05/27/2024

Light weight reduction and deadwood pruning on a giant Sugar Maple tree. With a little maintenance this tree can continue to thrive in the urban forest for another 100 years. Let’s work together to preserve our urban forests!!

05/03/2024

It’s an honor to restore and tend to this whimsical old growth grove of Hawthorne trees just outside of Ithaca. They provide a staggering amount of habitat and food for birds.

04/28/2024

There are great people out there doing great things! With the help from Canopy Connections, A local Danby family took on an ambitious reforestation project on their property. Over two hundred species were selected including a mix of hardwood, conifer, and shrubs to promote biodiversity while creating a natural screen. If you are interested in reforestation or even planting one tree and would like some consultation, please call or text me at 607-227-1904. Cheers to a forested future!!

04/28/2024

Meet my youngest daughter Prudence, newest apprentice at Canopy Connections.

03/21/2024

IN SEARCH OF: Big beautiful old growth trees that need a certified tree lover to tend to. Big trees can draw a wide array of emotions from awe to down right fear. Don’t let fear alone guide your decision making when considering the fate of a tree. Please reach out to me if you have a tree of concern so we can see what options exist.

03/13/2024

“The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now.”

― Chinese proverb

02/27/2024

Spring feels like its just around the corner and now is the best time to prune your trees. Right now trees are dormant, but with warmer temperatures and longer daylight hours they will begin to "wake up". As they do this they will be sending nutrients stored in the roots back to the canopy for growth, and therefore better able to heal wounds. Another benefit to this time of the year is that there are minimal mold and fungal spores in the air that could potentially infect the wounds left from pruning.
The best time to perform structural pruning on a tree is when its young, particularly year 1-5. Many problems can be corrected early setting the tree up for a long healthy life. Even medium to large sized trees benefit from pruning, but requires a trained professional.
If you think your trees need pruning, or wish to be pro-active with a young tree, call or message us to schedule a consultation. Your trees are worth it!!

02/13/2024

Welcome to Canopy Connections!! My passion for working with trees has now led me to launch this new project working as an independent arborist. I look forward to being a liaison between you and your trees. Lets Grow Together!!

02/09/2024

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When the wind starts to blow away the dust of winter, breath in deeply, for the trees have exhaled. If we choose to accept it, this is a…