Dr. Alex Shigo has passed on.

Just letting all you tree climbers know that Dr. Alex Shigo passed away on Saturday.

Alex was a remarkable person. He taught many people about trees, and he touced trees in a way that we can all learn from. Alex died in a place that was very important to him...a beautiful place where he knew many of the trees well.

Check the arborist web sites for more details.

Touch a tree every day in his memory!

Scott

i've never met the man, but have heard many many good things about him. My sympathies go out to his family and friends.