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Meet the emerald ash borer: small, metallic green, and one of the most destructive pests to hit Colorado's ash trees. Adults emerge in late spring through summer, but it's the larvae underneath the bark doing the real damage, cutting off the tree's ability to move water and nutrients. Signs to watch for include thinning canopy, D-shaped exit holes in the bark, and increased woodpecker activity. If you have an ash tree on your property, now's the time to know the signs of infestation, catching it early makes all the difference in whether a tree can be saved.

Thank you to Colorado Arborists and Lawn Care Professionals for the warm welcome! We’re excited to be part of CALCP and look forward to connecting with other professionals across Colorado, sharing knowledge, and continuing to grow as an industry.🌲

Please join us in welcoming Tall Timbers Tree & Shrub Service to CALCP!
Tall Timbers has been serving Colorado for more than 25 years, with teams serving the Colorado Springs and Castle Rock areas. Their work includes professional tree and shrub care, plant health care, pruning, pest and disease management, removals and fire mitigation.
We’re happy to have them join the growing community of professionals that makes up Colorado Arborists and Lawn Care Professionals.
CALCP was built around the idea that our industry is better when we’re connected. It gives Colorado arborists, lawn care professionals, suppliers and other green industry partners opportunities to meet each other, exchange ideas, continue learning and have a stronger collective voice on issues affecting the industry.
Throughout the year, members can take part in our monthly Member Open Forums, educational programs, annual Spring Training Conference and other opportunities to connect with professionals from across Colorado.
Welcome to CALCP, Tall Timbers. We look forward to having you involved!
If your company is looking for a stronger connection to Colorado’s tree and lawn care community, we invite you to learn more about membership:
➡️ https://treeandlawncareco.org/join/

Check out this before and after! 🌲These pines were carefully lifted along the sidewalk and fence line to create a cleaner, more accessible space while preserving the natural character of the trees.

26 years. 🌳

This past weekend, we celebrated 26 years of Tall Timbers with two of our favorite traditions our annual company BBQ and golf tournament.

It was a great day filled with good food, some questionable golf, plenty of laughs, and most importantly, time spent together as a Tall Timbers family.

26 years is a pretty incredible milestone, and we know we wouldn’t be here without the people who have been part of this journey, our employees, their families, our customers, and everyone who has supported Tall Timbers along the way.

We’re incredibly grateful for the people who make this company what it is. Here’s to 26 years and many more to come! 🥂🌲

Emerald Ash Borer has officially been confirmed in Colorado Springs.

This is an important reminder that protecting our urban canopy starts with awareness and early action.

Not every ash tree will need to be removed, but every ash tree should be evaluated. Developing a proactive plan now can help preserve healthy trees and reduce future risks.

If you have questions about identifying ash trees or understanding your management options, the team at Tall Timbers is here to help.

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The Colorado State Forest Service has opened applications for its Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation grant program, making $7.04 million available for projects that reduce wildfire risk to property, infrastructure and water supplies.

HOA communities, fire protection districts, municipalities, tribes, utilities and nonprofit organizations are all eligible. Depending on the project's location, the state can fund 50 to 75% of total project costs, with the remainder covered through cash or in kind match.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. on October 8, 2026, submitted through the CSFS's new online grant management platform. Awards will be announced March 31, 2027.

If your HOA or municipality is weighing a fuels reduction or forest health project, this is worth a serious look. We've worked alongside Front Range communities on fire mitigation for over 25 years and are happy to talk through what a strong project scope looks like for your property.

Full details:

Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation - Colorado State Forest Service Defensible space in a Castle Rock community funded through the FRWRM grant program Forest Restoration & Wildfire Risk Mitigation Grant Program The 2026-2027 Request for Applications will open Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, and close Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 at 5 …

Another day at the office! When your view includes Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods, it's hard to complain.

Congratulations to our newest Prescription Pruning Qualification (PPQ) certificate holders! 🌳🎉

A big congratulations to Dylan, Kevin, and Linda for earning their PPQ Prescriber certification, and to Jacob for earning his PPQ Producer certification.

The Prescription Pruning Qualification (PPQ) is an industry-recognized credential that helps standardize tree pruning practices. Prescribers are trained to assess trees and develop detailed pruning specifications, while Producers are trained to properly execute those pruning recommendations in the field.

We're proud of our team for continuing to invest in their education and bringing the latest industry knowledge back to our customers. Great work, everyone!