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Q: I have an ornamental purple leaf plum tree that has become infested with what I believe to be borers. Many tiny holes (pinprick size) cover some limbs. Many of [...]

The article focuses on the part five of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 Tree Management Standards. It states that part five of the ANSI A300 standards requires surveying a property prior to designing the site to know the tree resources and to identify which trees have value in the community. It mentions that arborists must assist community's staff in realizing and using the ANSI A300 standards as a way to protect the valuable trees in the community.

The article offers information on the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 Tree Care Standard, Part 8-2013 for root management. It informs that the ANSI standard was approved by ANSI in September 2013 and will be debuted at the TCI Expo 2013 in Charlotte, North Carolina. It mentions that the purpose of the standard is to improve the quality, life expectancy, and safety of trees by promoting and facilitating the care of roots.

The article offers several updates and changes made in the ANSI Part 5 standard, Management of Trees and Shrubs During Site Planning, Site Development and Construction. It mainly focuses on writing the specifications for performed work and crushing of tree during landscape phase of project. A chart depicting several revised developmental phase is also presented.

The article discusses the municipal bid process for contracts of public works projects. It notes that the prominent step in the process is for the firm to determine the necessary work and put into writing the quality specifications to complete the project. Moreover, the author mentions that agencies can take advantage of pre-construction meeting wherein they can use to review the proposed work, and reinforce the parts of specifications that are critical to the project's success.

The article offers tips on how to score a municipal tree care contract which include demonstrating understanding of the bidding process by submitting a quality comprehensive bid, earning industry credentials showcasing company's competence and professionalism, and the specifications of request.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including one on Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, another one on the mistake made by Hamilton while racing with Kimi Räikköken, and another on the penalty given by the stewards to Hamilton at the 2008 Belgian Grand Prix.