tree trimming and pruning

Arborist Apprenticeship Program

 March 28, 2016 1:00 am  •  By Jane Fyksen MADISON, Wis. – In response to employer demand, the state of Wisconsin has created a new apprenticeship program for the arborist industry, said Ray Allen, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development secretary. Apprenticeship is structured training to prepare individuals for skilled occupations. It combines on-the-job learning under…

tree, landscaping, more trees = less crime

Studies Link Forestry to Low Crime Rates

While we at Ostvig Tree Care might seem biased on the benefits of planting trees on your property – whether it’s a private or shared space within your community – you’d be hard-pressed to argue with independent studies that support the fight for foliage. Recent studies in Baltimore and Philadelphia, both published in the journal…