Protecting natural resources is an important mission for many government agencies. Read on to learn how RTEC can help with your environmental restoration project! What is Environmental Restoration? Environmental restoration is any process that repairs or improves environmental conditions. With increasing awareness around environmental issues, our society is becoming more cognizant of our ecological impact […]
Environmental Services
Trees require regular trimming for many reasons, including health, safety, and aesthetics. Read on to find out how often you should have your trees pruned, when the best time to trim is, and more. Why Do Your Trees Need to be Trimmed? One of the most important reasons to trim trees regularly is safety. Dead, […]
Forest management is complex and requires careful consideration of tree species, local climate, and other environmental factors. If you are a government agency looking for help with forest management or implementation of a Forest Management Plan (FMP), our team of professionals is here to help. What Is Forest Management? Sustainable forest management includes: Why Is It Important? […]
While there are no exact statistics on the number of Americans hurt (or worse) by falling trees, we know it’s a frightening number. Just a quick search online will show you many case studies and personal stories of falling trees and their branches. Proper Tree Trimming: Whether it’s through a storm or just a freak accident, dead branches […]
Many local, state, and federal agencies are tasked with caring for the environment in some form, whether it’s maintaining the landscape surrounding a government building, keeping a national park beautiful and safe for guests, or keeping invasive plants under control at a military training facility. RTEC offers a number of environmental solutions for state and […]
With growing concerns about climate change and dwindling natural resources, government agencies are increasingly being asked to comply with environmental regulations to protect these natural resources. This is where RTEC’s Environmental Consulting Services comes in. However, we understand that this might not be as easy as it sounds. Environmental compliance can be complex for many […]
At RTEC, we consider plants to be our friends – that is, unless they cause harm to other plants and wildlife. While the specific damage is dependent on species, there is one thing that is the same for all: they leave a life-altering mark on the ecosystem and those native to it. What is an […]
Protect Your Trees From Beavers! Despite the myth of beavers eating fish, Beavers are pure vegetarians, subsisting solely on woody and aquatic vegetation. They will eat fresh leaves, twigs, stems, and bark. Beavers will chew on any species of tree, but preferred species include alder, aspen, birch, cottonwood, maple, poplar and willow. Beavers causes unsightly damage on the trunks of trees. Extended […]
At RTEC we strive to always do the right thing for trees, people, and the environment. We believe that helping out our community is the right thing to do; which is why we jumped at the opportunity to help Fairfax County Public Schools with their snow removal efforts during and after winter storm Jonas. Before […]
