August 2021 Hole Notes Magazine

in five metro area trees is an ash tree, as they were commonly planted in the 1970s as a replacement to American elms being lost to Dutch elm disease. The fact that ash trees make up a sizeable portion of an inventory and have a quick mortality rate once infested makes managing EAB an extremely time-sensitive and budget-sensitive issue.

A tree inventory will provide you with the information needed to manage the ash trees on your course effectively. Proactively planning for treating healthy trees and removing those in decline allows for accurate budgeting. It also allows for long-range planning to ensure any replacement trees are budgeted for and integrated within the overall course design.

Don’t have the in-house expertise to create a management plan?

Ideally, you will want a tree inventory completed by an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist. While you may be utilizing other professionals to care for landscape components of a golf course, arborists are specifically trained and equipped to manage trees. They are uniquely qualified to identify tree issues while there is still time to correct them. Arborists are highly knowledgeable about tree pruning and removal practices and stay current on emerging trends and tree threats impacting specific regions. This level of expertise is essential to both properly inventorying all trees and developing a comprehensive management plan.

At Rainbow Treecare, our team of ISA-certified arborists dedicated to commercial properties is uniquely qualified to offer a full spectrum of tree care services. Our management plans can be specifically tailored to any golf course. We deliver detailed recommendations while taking into consideration potential safety risks, downtime, goals, and environmental regulations. Additionally, our arborists will work within your budget to create a cost-effective tree management plan that can help you meet your aesthetic and budgetary goals.

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