Andrew Koeser's Images
Organization: International Society of ArboricultureCountry: United States
Professional Societies:
| 93 Images of 26 Subjects | View Subject List | View Image Details | View Thumbnails |
| Image | Subject Name | Scientific Name | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5375259 | soil & water | Soil types and compositions. | |
| 5375328 | soil & water | Soil graph. | |
| 5375329 | soil & water | Soil graph. | |
| 5375318 | oak | Quercus spp. | Quercus Palustris leaf. |
| 5375291 | visual tree inspection | Trunk flare inspection. | |
| 5375324 | snow | Snow covered landscape. | |
| 5375325 | snow | Snow covered landscape. | |
| 5375326 | snow | Deer tracks leading up to the base. | |
| 5375323 | snow | Snow covered landscape. | |
| 5375301 | basal wound | Basal wound, cause unknown. | |
| 5375330 | static tree support | Turn buckle tensioner. | |
| 5375327 | snow and ice damage (snow load) | Snow covered tree. | |
| 5375297 | planting | Smaller species planted below power lines. | |
| 5375331 | staking | Garden hose staking left on for to long. | |
| 5375332 | staking | Garden hose staking left on the tree for to long. | |
| 5375333 | staking | Staking material left on to long. | |
| 5375334 | staking | Staking material imbedded into the tree because it was not removed at a young age. | |
| 5375335 | staking | Damaged caused by improper staking. | |
| 5375336 | staking | Improper staking material. | |
| 5375320 | snow and ice damage (snow load) | Snow covered landscape. | |
| 5375321 | snow and ice damage (snow load) | Snow covered tree. | |
| 5375322 | snow and ice damage (snow load) | Snow covered landscape. | |
| 5375319 | snow and ice damage (snow load) | Tree covered with snow. | |
| 5375314 | construction | Soil quality near construction site. | |
| 5375315 | organic mulch | Mulch can provide protection near the base of trees, hold moisture, and add organic matter. | |
| 5375316 | restricted root system | Plastic ground cover suffering the roots. | |
| 5375317 | snow and ice damage (snow load) | Trees covered with snow. | |
| 5375299 | basal wound | Excellent indication of internal decay. | |
| 5375300 | basal wound | Large hole at the base. | |
| 5375311 | soil compaction | Often, dirt paths compact the soil near the base of the tree. | |
| 5375313 | construction | Soil below ground near construction work. | |
| 5375302 | construction | No tree preservation during construction. | |
| 5375303 | construction | Often, roots are damaged by construction work. | |
| 5375304 | construction | Root damage caused by digging and trenching. | |
| 5375305 | construction | Root problems caused from digging and trenching. | |
| 5375306 | construction | Construction work damaged tree roots. | |
| 5375307 | construction | Digging and trenching causes tree decline due to interference with root structure. | |
| 5375308 | construction | Construction equipment often causes compaction near trees. | |
| 5375309 | restricted root system | Tree roots uplifting the side walk. | |
| 5375298 | basal wound | Sign of decay with minimal root flare. | |
| 5375288 | decay | Large internal/external decay on the trunk. | |
| 5375290 | grade change | Grade changing causes harm to urban trees. | |
| 5375292 | visual tree inspection | Arborist inspecting the base. | |
| 5375293 | basal wound | Cavity near the base. | |
| 5375294 | restricted root system | Limited root growth availability. | |
| 5375295 | staking | Problems can occur from staking to long. | |
| 5375284 | construction | Bad example of tree preservation method during construcution. | |
| 5375285 | construction | Construction operations with no protection of urban trees. | |
| 5375286 | construction | Tree roots in the upper 6 inches of soil are quickly destroyed by construction work. | |
| 5375287 | visual tree inspection | Cavity inspection. | |
| 5375278 | visual tree inspection | Certified arborists inspect trees for any problems that may occur. *Pre-climb inspection is also related to visual tree inspection. | |
| 5375279 | visual tree inspection | Arborist inspects the trunk. | |
| 5375280 | visual tree inspection | Tree risk assessment is done to get an idea of what potential problems the trees may have. | |
| 5375281 | visual tree inspection | Arborists inspects the base of this tree. | |
| 5375282 | visual tree inspection | Documentation is important when dealing with visual tree inspections. | |
| 5375275 | deadwood and snags | Deadwood overhanging from the parkway trees. | |
| 5375276 | visual tree inspection | Arborist monitoring for urban forestry management. | |
| 5375267 | poor architecture | Codominant stems over a car. | |
| 5375268 | poor architecture | Codominant branching and included bark. | |
| 5375269 | restricted root system | Often, roots are restricted by roadways and sidewalks. | |
| 5375270 | restricted root system | Codominant branching structure along a parkway. | |
| 5375271 | construction | Trees surrounding a new home during construction. | |
| 5375272 | construction | Often, construction damage is harmful to urban trees. | |
| 5375273 | restricted root system | Parkway trees have limited area for root growth. | |
| 5375274 | construction | Construction site with a variety of soil qualities. | |
| 5375261 | restricted root system | Restricted root systems shown signs of decline. | |
| 5375263 | grade change | Soil under construction. | |
| 5375264 | construction | Construction damage caused by rock piling. | |
| 5375265 | decay | Decay indications. | |
| 5375266 | included bark | Codominant branching and included bark. | |
| 5375240 | decay | Large cavity and decay at the base of a standing tree. | |
| 5375241 | organic mulch | Mulch is an urban property that is used for many different applications. For example: using mulch can retain moisture; reduce compaction, and moderate temperature extremes. | |
| 5375242 | soil horizons | Often, soil horizons are shown to demonstrate the layer or zone of the soil profile with physical, chemical, and biological characteristics that differ from adjacent layers. | |
| 5375249 | construction | Excavation during construction causes major damage to trees. | |
| 5375250 | soil horizons | Soil horizon showing the difference between layers. | |
| 5375251 | soil horizons | Soil horizons are shown to get an idea of what soil life is like beyond the surface. | |
| 5375252 | grade change | Often, construction companies have to change the grade and work around trees throughout the urban environment. Construction damage causes a wide variety of problem towards urban trees. | |
| 5375253 | soil horizons | Construction zones are a good place to locate soil horizons. | |
| 5375254 | fertilization | Limestone is often used to enhance fertilization effectiveness and promote soil pH. | |
| 5375255 | fertilization | Soil can be deficient in lime and need proper supplies of calcium and magnesium to help enhance fertilizer effectiveness and nuetralize soil acidity. | |
| 5375256 | fertilization | Lawns that are deficient and not producing a healthy lawn may require dolomitic limestone to help correct soil pH and boost nutrients. | |
| 5375257 | pruning (general) | Tree wound dressing. | |
| 5375258 | soil & water | Soil testing kit. | |
| 5375186 | urban planting | Trees provide shade and help with utility costs. | |
| 5375310 | cracks or splits | Large tree with symptoms of included bark. | |
| 5375233 | exposed roots | ||
| 5375244 | construction | Construction site preparation/grading | |
| 5375245 | construction | Construction site preparation. Truck in foreground to show scale. | |
| 5375238 | mulching | Example of inorganic mulch - large stone | |
| 5375229 | decay | Severely decayed stem | |
| 5375247 | construction | Urban soils are often highly disturbed. Concrete washout and other debris can alter soil structure and chemistry. | |
| 5375237 | staking | Guy wires with rubber hose protectors. Left on more than one growing season. Partial stem girdling. | |
| 5375236 | inorganic mulch | Geotextile fabric used on an tree lawn |
