Publications

Writing in-depth articles on various topics is a way of reaching more people and, hopefully, clearing up misconceptions or clarifying points.  For example, one of my first articles was on the Quaking aspen; a very popular tree that has inherent limitations in a managed landscape.  Many of my current articles are dealing with a topic I feel is extremely important and that is understanding how to achieve healthy soil in the residential setting.  As more articles are written, they will be posted on this page.  I welcome discussion, so if you have any questions or comments, please send them in or post them.

Developing and Maintaining Productive Residential Soils
Feb 2018.  TCI Magazine Vol 29, No 2
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Developing Productive Soils in the Residential Setting
Feb 2017.  TCI Magazine Vol 28, No 2
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Key Components in Healthy Soil
Sep 2016. TCI Magazine Vol 27, No 9
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How to Become a Qualified PHC Technician
Mar 2015.  TCI Magazine Vol 26, No.3
*Co-written with Tchukki Andersen
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Useful Tools in Plant Health Care Phenology and Degree Days
Apr 2014.  TCI Magazine Vol 25, No4
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Single Rope Technique – Work Positioning: A View from the Ground
Nov 2013.  TCI Magazine Vol 24, No 11
Single Rope Technique – TCI Magazine November 2013

Wildfire Mitigation in the Urban Interface – An Arborist’s View
Aug 2012.  TCI Magazine Vol 23, No 8
Wildfire Mitigation in the Urban Interface – TCI Magazine August 2012

Mountain Pine Beetle: What is it? Why should we care? And what can we do about it?
May 2012.  TCI Magazine Vol 23, No 5
Mountain Pine Beetle – TCI Magazine May 2012

The Plight of the Quaking Aspen: Big Trouble in Big Sky Country
Aug 2009.  TCI Magazine Vol 20, No 8
The Plight of the Quaking Aspen – TCI Magazine Aug 2009

 

MC NEILL’S TREE SERVICE IN THE NEWS

The following articles have been written about McNeill’s Tree Service regarding some of the work we have done in the community.

Hamilton celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting.
Apr 29, 2017. Ravalli Republic.
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Kids Watch Hamilton Arbor Day Tree Planting.
2017. KLYQ.
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Hamilton’s urban forest management plan nears completion.
June 9, 2015. Bitterroot Star.
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Protect those trees: Hamilton arborist creating urban forest management plan.
Apr 20, 2015. Ravalli Republic.
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62 and still climbing: David McNeill celebrates 46 years of tree climbing bliss.
Apr 25, 2015. Ravalli Republic.
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Hamilton High School team wins state Envirothon title.
Apr 28, 2015. Ravalli Republic.
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Arborist conducts survey for Hamilton tree management plan.
Apr 29, 2015. RAVALLI COUNTY KECI-NBC
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Mansion seeks arboretum label.
Oct 14, 2008. Ravalli Republic.
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Local students plant trees at Daly Mansion for Arbor Day lesson.
May 1, 2011. Ravalli Republic.
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Local Cub Scouts leave legacy at Daly Mansion.
Sep 22, 2010. Ravalli Republic.
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