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Tree Doctoring and the Rise of Professional Forestry
The article discusses new professions connected to agriculture, focusing on tree doctoring or arboriculture. It covers tree spraying, pest management, pruning, wound care, and the role of professional foresters on estates and city parks. It notes government support in insect research and the woodpecker as a natural tree surgeon, and profiles efforts in Massachusetts to combat pests affecting forests. It also reflects on urban appreciation of trees and the expanding need for skilled tree care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binnel
Airk
Shetler
Bomme
Eho Pately
Peilley
Ewlatee
Polley
Clare
Chtlee
Roche
Bureau of Enetomology
Tiati von
Mascachunetta
Iano
Holt
Old Bay
New England
Massachusetts
Uncle Sam
Cr. Marlatt
Provence
Easilr
United States