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10/09/2026

Why are we killing trees??

Conservation is not just about “protecting trees” it’s about protecting ecosystems and promoting native biodiversity.

Sometimes in order to protect an ecosystem you need to tree. And honestly, sometimes there are just practical reasons that a tree needs to go.

Today, I’m helping a homeowner manage a growing infestation of paper mulberry (Broussonetia papyrifera) trees. This is an invasive tree in TN that responds to cutting with aggressive root suckering (similar to Tree-of-heaven which I’ve talked about in recent videos).

10/08/2026

Recently I’ve made several videos talking about how to remove the invasive Tree-of-heaven and many folks have asked for more information on how to identify it, so here you go!

Tree-of-heaven can be identified by its distinctive tab-gray “cantaloupe skin” bark and its large compound leaves which have distinctive “teeth” at the base of each leaflet.

Oh, and it also stinks.

10/06/2026

Three months ago we helped a homeowner clear a sloped bank along their driveway of invasive plants (mostly Amur honeysuckle and some Tree-of-heaven). Amongst the invasives, there was a small section of native river cane that we wanted to preserve.

I was able to check in on the site today and was thrilled to see that we are seeing very minimal regrowth of unwanted plants, but there are many new river cane shoots spreading throughout the area.

10/06/2026

Japanese stiltgrass Microstegium vimineum) is an aggressively spreading annual grass that is invasive in TN.

The seeds (which are abundant) can persist in the soil for several years which makes it particular difficult to manage. If you’re trying to get rid of it you’ll need a plan!

I recommend following initial removal with either smothering the area (with thick cardboard and mulch and mulch) or solarizing the entire area to prevent germination of new seeds.

10/05/2026

Today I’m helping a homeowner manage the aftermath of cutting down a large Tree-of-heaven plant without first killing it. As shown in this video, Tree-of-Heaven reacts to being cut by aggressively sending out new clones of itself!

This response can be avoided by first killing the plant before cutting it down. I have demonstrated multiple methods you can use to treat Tree-of-heaven in past videos.

And if you saw this video too late, don’t dismay! You can minimize the fallout by treating the root suckers before they have a chance to grow big and tall.

10/01/2026

If you’re going to use herbicides, always wear proper PPE!

For all common herbicides, chemical resistant gloves are required. For the work that I do, I find most chemical resistant gloves don’t hold up well to the wear and tear of thorns and handling tools all day. For that reason, I like to use a double glove method: I wear a thin pair of nitrile gloves under my work gloves to give me the best of both worlds. And once you use a pair of leather gloves this way, make sure to reserve them for this purpose!

09/30/2026

Today we’re out at Shelby Park in Nashville, TN targeting some Tree-of-heaven hot spots. Tree-of-heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is a highly aggressive species of invasive tree that is rapidly spreading through Middle TN forests. It is host to the (equally aggressive and invasive) spotted lantern fly and can thrive in a wide variety of conditions.

We will primarily be using a hack and sq**rt herbicide method to kill these trees. This method is highly targeted and is designed to bypass the plants biological panic response that sends out root suckers all around when it gets cut down.

We love Friends of Shelby Park and all the great work they are doing to protect our urban forest here in East Nashville and we’re glad we can be a part of it.

09/24/2026

POV you quit your desk job and now you get paid to walk in the woods.

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