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Tree Care

How to Recognize Signs of Bark Beetles in Your Trees

Bark beetles in Truckee and the Lake Tahoe region are one of the most destructive forces facing Sierra Nevada forests, and they’re nearly invisible until the damage is done. Every season we see the consequences firsthand: Jeffrey pines, white firs, red firs, and lodgepole pines that looked healthy in spring

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Tree Removal

How Much Does It Cost to Cut Down a Tree?

After years working in the tree service industry, one thing has become crystal clear: no two trees are the same. We’ve handled everything from a quick single-cut removal to puzzling through “how on earth do we get that thing down safely?” Every job is unique — but there are consistent

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Tree Care

Understanding Defensible Space Zones in the Truckee–Tahoe Region

Wildfire is a constant concern for communities throughout the Sierra Nevada, especially in areas like Truckee and Lake Tahoe where homes sit close to forests and natural landscapes. One of the most effective ways to protect structures and improve wildfire safety is by creating defensible space zones around homes and

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Press

Interview With Alpen Tree Experts

Running a business in Truckee allows me to call Truckee my home. Truckee wouldn’t be the same without the sweet, earthy smell of pine trees in the summer. When you own a house, or live in Truckee, your backyard becomes is filled with this lovely smell of pines…however, it also

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