The Tree Doctor

[TreeMuggs]

Originally published in 1902, John Davey’s classic work helped to establish the scientific basis for the modern profession of ‘arborist’ or ‘tree surgeon’. John Davey believed that people’s neglect for trees was simply the result of a lack of understanding of their functioning, and that educating the public on proper tree care could benefit the entire country. This book laid down a foundation for tree care standards that would be adopted by his company, including proper finishing cuts, planting, timing, pests and diseases, and urban cultivation. John Davey’s study of tree stress, wounds, rot and decay was ahead of his time. Although many of his theories were later shown to be off-track, his contributions to the trade at the time were immense – he helped to pioneer an industry.

 

Born in Stawley, Somerset, Davey would later emigrate to the US. John Davey died in 1923. His book is now in the public domain.

 

Check it out here at EducatedClimber in PDF, with downloadable link.

 

 

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Edited May 8, 2017 by TreeMuggs