By Dan Just, ISA Certified Arborist & TRAQ Qualified As our climate continues to shift, the trees we plant today will need to withstand tomorrow’s challenges. In the Midwest—especially here in Iowa—we’re already seeing hotter summers, intense rainfall events, longer drought stretches, and fast-moving insect and disease issues. Many of our traditional “go-to” tree species simply weren’t built for this new reality. Whether you’re a homeowner, developer, landscape architect or m

By Dan Just, ISA Certified Arborist & TRAQ Qualified Trees are one of the biggest assets on your property, but like any living organism, they can develop issues over time. A tree that looks fine from a distance can still have structural defects, root problems, or hidden decay that creates a serious risk during storms or high-wind events. As an ISA Certified Arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) professional, I’m often asked the same question: “How do I know if my