Tree Care by STIHL

From tree felling, composting, and storm tips to hiring a tree service, STIHL professionals have you covered on your tree maintenance. Discovere some basic tree care information from STIHL and learn how to make sure your trees are healthy.

STIHL MS 881 Chainsaw Cutting Through a Tree
Man Using STIHL Storm Chainsaw to Cut Fallen Tree Branch

Tips for Tree Care and Storms

With the onset of winter, thoughts shift to some of the challenges of winter chainsaw operation. With a little extra care, your chainsaw can offer peak performance even in the face of extreme cold temperatures.

Katelyn Johnson Cutting Down a Tree with STIHL Chainsaw

How to Limb and Buck a Tree

Once the tree is down, you’ll need to cut it into sections. As you limb and buck the tree, its weight will change. See cutting techniques and learn about the hazards you may encounter during a limbing and bucking job.

Mark Chisholm, Professional Arborist, in Tree with STIHL MS 151 T C-E

Top 10 Questions to ask a Tree Care Service

Certified Arborist Mark Chisholm shares ten useful tips for hiring a tree care professional. See how you can get your money's worth, while ensuring your professional is properly trained to care for your property.

Man Using STIHL MS 462 C-M Chainsaw to Take Down Large Tree in Forest

Felling a Tree

Before tackling the daunting task of felling a tree, make sure you are taking all the necessary precautions to maximize your safety and following the best practices to effectively bring down a tree. With advice from STIHL experts, as well as professional arborist and Team STIHL member Mark Chisholm, discover the proper procedure for felling a tree.

Man Standing Next to Firewood with STIHL Chainsaw

How to Select Trees for Firewood

Gathering firewood isn't as simple as just picking a tree, bringing it down, and cutting it up. The wrong tree can yield firewood not fit for burning. Our guide will help you select the right trees to keep your fire going.