The Woodpile
Field notes from the canopy. Safety tips, project showcases, and industry news from Chattanooga’s hardest working crew.
How Tree Removal and Trimming Are Restoring the Jones Observatory’s Night Sky
For decades, the iconic Clarence T. Jones Observatory in Chattanooga has served as a gateway to the stars for students, astronomy enthusiasts, and the local community. But for nearly 20...
Recent Field Notes
Daily dispatches, safety warnings, and news from the job site.
5 Reasons to Stop Topping Your Trees
Stop, Drop, Don’t Top “Topping” a tree refers to the most harmful tree pruning practice...
The 7 Worst Tree to Have in Yard in Tennessee
Many times when people move into a new home, trees already exist on the property,...
6 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Trimming Their Own Trees
It’s enticing to think that you can add “tree trimming” to your to-do list at...
3 Tips to Determine If You Should Have a Tree Pruned or Removed
It is no secret that trees can be an expensive project, especially if you don’t...
10 Places in Chattanooga to See Fall Foliage
It’s the time of year when the days are getting a little shorter, the nights...