CALCP Spring Newsletter 💚

Saluting Branches

September 18, 2024

CALCP Day of Service

4400 West Kenyon Avenue

Denver, CO, USA

Whether you have expertise in tree care or simply a strong desire to contribute, this is your chance to make a positive impact. Together, we'll honor and care for the trees that provide shade, beauty, and a sense of tranquility in our local green spaces.

2025 Spring Training Conference

March 2025

Location TBD

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This revised Front Range Tree Recommendation List was developed through the collaborative efforts of 16 individuals each representing a different aspect of Colorado’s Green Industry. Based on the committee’s collective education, knowledge and experience, over 211 trees or varieties were evaluated and rated, resulting in a single reference list for professionals to use and share with customers or residents. The purpose of this project was to update and expand an original list creating a Front Range Tree list for use by Green Industry professionals based on decades of actual experience growing and caring for trees in our area.

By: Dayna Macbeth | Sales Agronomist, Wilbur-Ellis

The Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) moves swiftly to act on the Small Engine Rules in 2024. These rules are of great significance to the lawn, tree and landscaping industry. The use of equipment and machinery is fundamental to these operations. It is strongly recommended that you closely monitor current legislation as these rule develop, and understand the potential impacts these may have on what practices we must follow and the type of equipment we may use in order to be compliant.

In this guide, I have located some options that I hope will be a great starting point whatever your operating needs may be. While there are still hurdles we must overcome in making this change to electric, it’s comforting to know there are options available now.

As we gather more information and speak with manufacturers and distributors we will get more information out to the members.

VIEW EQUIPMENT GUIDE HERE

Tree of Heaven

By: Andrew Miller | Master Horticulturist,

Designs by Sundown

In the early days of ornamental landscaping, finding unique, fast-growing and easy trees to grow could radicalize the industry. Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) was found to do just that. However, this common urban plant has inadvertently paved the way for invasive species establishment across the country.

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2024 Legislative Priorities

May 8th is the final day of the 2024 Legislative Session. The General Assembly is in a mad dash to get all their work done as there are still many bills still trying to make it through the process. Yesterday was the final day to introduce legislation and we saw a bipartisan property tax bill dropped, SB24-233 Property Tax. This bill is flying through the process and if passed will lower both residential and non-residential property tax over the next couple of years.

There have been over 670 bills introduced thus far and anticipate more being introduced this week. CALCP has been working closely with GreenCO, and below are updates on some of the high-level bills we are tracking. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out.

FULL LEGISLATIVE REPORT HERE

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By: Chris Martin | District Manager, Davey Tree Expert Company

We all know that our trees and plants are dormant during the winter, and so are we when it comes to yard work. The spring list of chores can be daunting, with prepping garden beds and cleaning up the last of the winter debris. However, carving out some time in the spring to get some fertilizer to your trees should be high on your list.

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By: Dan Defibaugh | Owner, Plants of Distinction LLC

As spring is about to take hold, many will be temporarily activating irrigation systems to water in preemergent applications, and or to remedy dry conditions. Unless the irrigation backflow is inside a "hotbox" or inside a heated building, overnight freeze damage is a serious possibility unless all exposed pipes backflows and fittings are properly drained after use .

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