Charles Miller Tree Expert

05/04/2016

Happy . Remember... the forest will be with you always.

05/04/2016

International FireFighters' Day, May 4, is a day to thank all firefighters for their extraordinary commitment, exceptional courage and for their selfless service and, sometimes, sacrifice.

05/02/2016

Where would we be without our trusty gardening tools? With a little TLC, there’s no reason they shouldn’t last for many years. Find out how to maintain your gardening tools to keep them as good as new: http://goo.gl/2EcH5M

05/02/2016

Did you know? The Ouachita National Forest was originally called the Arkansas National Forest. Created through an executive order issued by President Theodore Roosevelt on December 18, 1907, the name change came 90 years later. President Calvin Coolidge changed the name of the Arkansas National Forest to the Ouachita National Forest on April 29, 1926.

A few years later, President Herbert Hoover expanded the Ouachita National Forest to include part of eastern Oklahoma on December 3, 1930.

Today, the Ouachita National Forest consists of nearly 1.8 million acres located in twelve Arkansas counties and two Oklahoma counties. It is the largest and oldest national forest in the southern region of the United States.

Learn more from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas: http://www.encyclopediaofarkansas.net/encyclopedia/entry-detail.aspx?entryID=3148

01/08/2016

San Francisco-based photographer Beth Moon has spent the last 14 years in search of the world’s oldest trees. In the most remote and obscure locations she has uncovered the most spectacular trees, many of which appear old enough to hold long buried

12/21/2015

12/19/2015

"If you go off into a far, far forest and get very quiet, you'll come to understand that you're connected with everything." ― Alan W. Watts


Give the gift of saving a forest: http://bit.ly/CCFS-gift

12/19/2015

It's bright and sunny today, but colder temperatures are on their way. Consider doing some tree maintenance this winter. The dormant season is a good time to perform tree maintenance. When the ground is frozen, trees are more easily accessed for inspection and servicing. Frozen ground helps prevent soil compaction. Plus, pruning during the winter months decreases the likeliness for some tree diseases to spread and reduces the chance of snow or ice accumulations to harm the integrity of a tree’s structure.

Here are some guidelines for removing dead wood, but recognizing that individual species may differ is important to remember.

12/19/2015

Get outside and take "ewok" in nature! ;)

11/06/2015

The National Wildlife Federation is encouraging people to leave the leaves.

11/02/2015

Enter to win a Yak Lights Waterproof Navigation and Worklight LED Kit, free installation ($130 Value), and a $50 Gift Certificate from Ouachita Outdoor Outfitters

10/03/2015

What are you thinking about doing this weekend?

09/28/2015

Test yourself in the Ouachita Mountains on this 27-mile, 3- to 4-day loop along the Little Missouri River.

09/28/2015

Controlled burn course emphasizes the need for planning, safety

09/21/2015

August 25, 2014 Category: Recreation by Hannah Ettema Facebook Twitter Pintrest Email Love the thrill and adventure of camping and backpacking but want something different; perhaps more structural? Well look no further.Did you know that the Forest Service rents unmanned lookout towers during the sum…

09/18/2015

2nd Quarter 2015 Stumpage Prices ($/ton, statewide average)
Product Price Change
Pine Sawtimber $ 24.00 -4.2 %
Oak Sawtimber $ 51.00 -2.7 %
Mixed Hardwood Sawtimber $ 33.00 7.5 %
Pine Chip-n-Saw $ 17.00 0.1 %
Pine Pulpwood $ 8.00 0.9 %
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09/18/2015

Montgomery County burn ban issued September 18, 2015 Dewayne Holloway Montgomery County Judge Sammy Jones has issued a burn ban for Montgomery County until further notice. According to a release from his office The burn ban is necessary due to extremely dry conditions in the county. The burn ban pro…

09/04/2015

Hazardous Tree Removal in Story, Arkansas. This tall pine tree was leaning toward the home and was removed as a safety precaution.

05/10/2015

04/29/2015

Today's focus: Scarlet Oak | The Scarlet [http://ow.ly/McQLz ] is well named. Its early spring foliage is often red, its inner bark is reddish, and in autumn the leaves are brilliant red or scarlet. The acorns of this tree are a favorite food for gray squirrels, chipmunks, mice and birds, especially blue jays. It is a common tree in the Appalachian Mountains but has become a popular landscape tree throughout the eastern and central United States.

04/29/2015

It's coming to Arkansas! ... the largest ever In-Woods Expo event, near Hot Springs June 18-20.

04/26/2015

If you're planning to trim bushes or trees this weekend, please remember to check for nesting animals first.

More tips for a wildlife-friendly yard: http://bit.ly/1Hx8PZG

04/24/2015

04/24/2015

Happy Arbor Day, let’s get together and celebrate the importance and love of trees!

04/24/2015

04/15/2015

“All our wisdom is stored in the trees.”
― Santosh Kalwar

04/02/2015

Rewild your life with us!
Spend at least 30 minutes in the natural world each day for 30 days. Unplug from your electronic devices and screens and get outside. Join the challenge. Starts today (April 1st).
For more info go to our website >> www.rewildyourlife.com

03/23/2015

The Wilderness Act turns 50 this week, marking the anniversary of the preservation of some of our most treasured national lands. Passed in 1964, the Wilderness Act established the National Wilderness Preservation System and created the first official...