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“We appreciate the time and attention that your Arbor Patrol team takes to maintain the overall health and appearance of the trees, bushes and general grounds. As they say, you can only have one first impression and the impression the grounds make on both residents and visitors alike is always positive thanks to your caring maintenance. Just as the trees continue to grow and blossom under your care, we hope our relationship with SavATree does the same.”

William Toedter
Southampton, NY

“After four different unsatisfactory visits with so-called arborists, I found SavaTree... I was most impressed with the professionalism of David [my arborists] and his colleagues. They were most knowledgeable, fair with their assessment about what needed to be done, yet very attuned with what my concerns. I highly recommend them without any hesitation. In a field where there is an abundance of folks looking to take advantage of consumers, SavaTree, David and crew strike me as incredibly honest and proud arborists who do a fantastic job.”

Debbie Durkin
Silver Spring, MD

“I am a new and highly satisfied customer of SavATree. For 50 years I have lived in the same house in the Greenhaven area, and in that time I have never had a tree company that gave me such fine service.”

Joan Kleinbard
Rye, NY

“It is always a pleasure working with SavATree as your company provides the best plant, tree and lawn health care that we have experienced at the Ives. Always professional, courteous and responsive to our needs, SavATree’s services have provided our employees and patrons with pleasant outdoor experiences in an insect free environment for several years.”

Kathleen G. Gallagher
Executive Director
The Charles Ives Center for the Arts

Danbury, CT

“For over 14 years, I have entrusted the care of my trees, plants and orchard to SavATree. Their highly qualified arborists have exacting standards and understand how to maintain the health and form of the various species of trees on my property. I admire the artistic skill that goes into the pruning and love the colorful blossoms, fruits and foliage that flourish as a result of their impeccable care.”

Martha Stewart
Katonah, NY

"Efficient, high quality, professional competence — all at a competitive sum. At first [Alison] Pottage won me over by her solid knowledge as an arborist, then the crew did their job to her specifications on our 60 to 70 foot oaks within a remarkable period of time -- and left the grounds quite clean.”

Bob Busser
Philadelphia, PA

“You take on a job, call it a problem, gigantic or small, and you go to it. True Professionals. I am at peace for having found SavATree. Sometimes bills are paid grudgingly. I pay with respect to a company whose pride lives up to its logo. It’s love of what you do and I thank you.”

Sam Fink
Great Neck, NY
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Resistograph Technology

The resistograph is an instrument that detects decay and cavities in trees and timber. Through resistograph technology, an arborist is able to detect wood decay, stages of rot, hollow areas, cracks and ring structure. The resistograph is an ideal device for estimating tree stability and longevity. The resistograph is based on a drilling resistance measuring method developed by Frank Rinn in Heidelberg, Germany.

As the micro drill enters the tree, the resistance of the wood changes the rotation speed of the drill. These variations are translated into a graph, which looks a lot like an EKG print out. The tiny drilling hole closes itself up without any damage to the tree.

Aside from the tree care industry, the resistograph has a number of uses. It is used to determine amount of decay in living trees, dead stems, roof beams, bridge timbers and wooden framed houses. It is also used in root, trunk and climbing inspections. In some species, the resistograph can be used to measure tree growth diameter and bark thickness. The instrument was initially developed for the tree care industry, but is now used in multiple industries: termite and pest control, utility poles, building inspection, timber bridge inspection and playground inspection. Prevent an accident before it occurs!

The resistograph is fast, accurate and reliable. Its biggest advantage is that it detects decay with virtually no tree damage. It also enables an arborist to analyze annual ring structures and to determine the growth tendency according to the width of annual rings. Its efficiency and reliability make it easy for homeowners to use.

The resistograph will provide you with measurable data which will determine to what extent a tree is at risk of failure. The resistograph is also a key tool for planning a landscape design. It helps homeowners, landscape architects and builders decide which feature tree to keep up when clearing a new home site. It is best to find out if the feature tree has any cavities before you invest in planning the rest of your landscape around it. If you notice any visible defects in your trees, call your local arborist for further examination.

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