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Solid rigging systems rely on rings, slings, and Port-A-Wraps to operate safely and effectively. Source: Richard May
Current IssueEquipmentFeaturedRiggingRopes

Building a Rigging Kit

January 30, 2026 Ben Culbreth
By making modest improvements to hydration, nutrition, and everyday movement, arborists can work more safely in the canopy. Source: Richard May
Current IssueFeaturedOccupational HazardsSafety

Bodies Built for the Branches

January 30, 2026 Cindy O’Hara
It’s important to keep up with the maintenance and inspections of bucket trucks, even when it’s cold outside. Source: Bryan Alexander at Flickr.com
Aerial LiftsBucket TrucksCurrent IssueEquipmentFeaturedOccupational HazardsSafety

Maintaining Bucket Trucks Through Winter

January 30, 2026 Mara Watts
Thoughtful design, care, and appreciation of our urban forests strengthen them against today’s stresses and prepare them to endure tomorrow’s challenges. Source: Sophie N on Unsplash
Current IssueDiseasesFeaturedPestsPlant Health CareUrban Trees

The Green Canopy Report

January 30, 2026 TJ Yurko
The Millborn Farm will be an experiential learning environment that highlights the beneficial role trees play in carbon sequestration and climate resilience while fostering public appreciation for professional tree care. Source: Photos by the Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA)
BusinessCurrent IssueEducationGiving BackLatest

Latest From the Industry

February 2, 2026 arbortimes
TGRs do more than change growth rates, they also influence leaf and root characteristics. Source: Rainbow Ecoscience
Current IssueDiseasesLatestNutrientsPlant Health CareSpraying

Using Tree Growth Regulators to Enhance Tree Health and Worker Safety in Arboriculture

February 2, 2026 Patrick Anderson and Dane Buell
Companies need to do more than produce accurate estimates. They also have to turn those details into clear, actionable directions that crews can confidently carry out on-site. Source: Richard May
AdviceBusinessCurrent IssueEquipmentLatestSoftwareSoftware/technology

Six Essential Practices for Managing Arborist Teams

February 2, 2026 Katherine Gustafson
ArborEXPO was created with one goal in mind: to bring the industry together in a meaningful, accessible way Source: All photos by Joe Tacynec
ArborEXPOArborSPORTS™Current IssueEducationLatestTraining

The Return of ArborEXPO™

February 2, 2026 arbortimes

Equipment

Leguan 265 Spider Lift
Aerial LiftsClimbing GearCurrent IssueEquipmentFootwearPPEProduct & Service Spotlight

Winter ’26 Product Spotlight

February 3, 2026 arbortimes

Leguan 265 Spider Lift by Leguan Lifts Price: Contact a local distributor The Leguan 265 is the flagship of Leguan’s

Companies need to do more than produce accurate estimates. They also have to turn those details into clear, actionable directions that crews can confidently carry out on-site. Source: Richard May
AdviceBusinessCurrent IssueEquipmentLatestSoftwareSoftware/technology

Six Essential Practices for Managing Arborist Teams

February 2, 2026 Katherine Gustafson
Solid rigging systems rely on rings, slings, and Port-A-Wraps to operate safely and effectively. Source: Richard May
Current IssueEquipmentFeaturedRiggingRopes

Building a Rigging Kit

January 30, 2026 Ben Culbreth
It’s important to keep up with the maintenance and inspections of bucket trucks, even when it’s cold outside. Source: Bryan Alexander at Flickr.com
Aerial LiftsBucket TrucksCurrent IssueEquipmentFeaturedOccupational HazardsSafety

Maintaining Bucket Trucks Through Winter

January 30, 2026 Mara Watts
Each excavator attachment is uniquely engineered for a specific task and purpose which empowers operators to choose the right tool for the right job. Source: Ditch Witch
AttachmentsCurrent IssueEquipmentFeatured

Breaking New Ground

October 30, 2025 TJ Yurko

BUSINESS

The Millborn Farm will be an experiential learning environment that highlights the beneficial role trees play in carbon sequestration and climate resilience while fostering public appreciation for professional tree care. Source: Photos by the Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA)
BusinessCurrent IssueEducationGiving BackLatest

Latest From the Industry

February 2, 2026 arbortimes

Massachusetts Arborists Association Launches Campaign to Support Arboriculture Learning Center The Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA), in a strategic partnership with

Companies need to do more than produce accurate estimates. They also have to turn those details into clear, actionable directions that crews can confidently carry out on-site. Source: Richard May
AdviceBusinessCurrent IssueEquipmentLatestSoftwareSoftware/technology

Six Essential Practices for Managing Arborist Teams

February 2, 2026 Katherine Gustafson
Safety is paramount. If you are not wearing the correct PPE your're not going to be working. Source: All photos by Mead Tree & Turf Care, Inc.
AdviceBusinessCurrent IssueLatestTrending

Sage Advice

November 4, 2025 arbortimes
Tree care workers volunteering during the Saluting Branches Day of Service.
BusinessCurrent IssueFeaturedGiving BackLeadership

Paying It Forward

October 30, 2025 Veronica Sparks

SAFETY

By making modest improvements to hydration, nutrition, and everyday movement, arborists can work more safely in the canopy. Source: Richard May
Current IssueFeaturedOccupational HazardsSafety

Bodies Built for the Branches

January 30, 2026 Cindy O’Hara

How Wellness Practices Keep Workers Aloft Long hours, heavy lifting, and unpredictable conditions make tree work punishing – yet most

It’s important to keep up with the maintenance and inspections of bucket trucks, even when it’s cold outside. Source: Bryan Alexander at Flickr.com
Aerial LiftsBucket TrucksCurrent IssueEquipmentFeaturedOccupational HazardsSafety

Maintaining Bucket Trucks Through Winter

January 30, 2026 Mara Watts
Keep your eyes to the skies and your boots on the ground to ensure you, your crew, and the public stay safe while working in the drop zone. Source: Richard May - Taken during the Saluting Branches Day of Service
Current IssueLatestOccupational HazardsSafety

Look Out Below!

November 3, 2025 TJ Yurko
By giving equal weight to the prevention of catastrophic falls and everyday sprains, the industry can build a safety culture that truly protects arborists Source: NATS
Current IssueFeaturedOccupational HazardsSafetyTrending

Sprains, Strains, and Falls

October 30, 2025 Mara Watts

Trending Now

Cracked Wide Open
DiseasesNutrientsPestsPlant Health CareTree PlantingTrendingUrban Trees

Cracked Wide Open

February 11, 2026 TJ Yurko

Debunking the Myth of Exploding Trees Winter is going out with a bang. Across North America, trees are cracking under

Leguan 265 Spider Lift
Aerial LiftsClimbing GearCurrent IssueEquipmentFootwearPPEProduct & Service Spotlight

Winter ’26 Product Spotlight

February 3, 2026 arbortimes
ArborTIMES Editor, Amy Kent
Current IssueEditors Note

Building a Smarter, Safer Year Ahead

February 3, 2026 arbortimes
The Millborn Farm will be an experiential learning environment that highlights the beneficial role trees play in carbon sequestration and climate resilience while fostering public appreciation for professional tree care. Source: Photos by the Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA)
BusinessCurrent IssueEducationGiving BackLatest

Latest From the Industry

February 2, 2026 arbortimes
TGRs do more than change growth rates, they also influence leaf and root characteristics. Source: Rainbow Ecoscience
Current IssueDiseasesLatestNutrientsPlant Health CareSpraying

Using Tree Growth Regulators to Enhance Tree Health and Worker Safety in Arboriculture

February 2, 2026 Patrick Anderson and Dane Buell

Education

The Millborn Farm will be an experiential learning environment that highlights the beneficial role trees play in carbon sequestration and climate resilience while fostering public appreciation for professional tree care. Source: Photos by the Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA)
BusinessCurrent IssueEducationGiving BackLatest

Latest From the Industry

February 2, 2026 arbortimes

Massachusetts Arborists Association Launches Campaign to Support Arboriculture Learning Center The Massachusetts Arborists Association (MAA), in a strategic partnership with

ArborEXPO was created with one goal in mind: to bring the industry together in a meaningful, accessible way Source: All photos by Joe Tacynec
ArborEXPOArborSPORTS™Current IssueEducationLatestTraining

The Return of ArborEXPO™

February 2, 2026 arbortimes
From cranes to chippers, attendees got up close and personal with the industry’s most advanced gear across more than 200,000 square feet of outdoor exhibit space. Source: All photos by Joe Tacynec
ArborEXPOEducationEquipment

Grit, Gear, and Growth 

May 17, 2025 Amy Kent
Sage Advice: Roots, Ropes, and Resilience
AdviceBusinessEducationTrainingTrending

Sage Advice: Roots, Ropes, and Resilience

January 29, 2025 Kelly May
Training for Aerial Rescues
EducationSafetyTrainingTrending

Training for Aerial Rescues

July 15, 2024 Ben Culbreth

ArborTIMES™ Winter 2026 issue is out now!
A banner ad for ArborEXPO '26 held in Springfield, MA

News

Leguan Lifts All-terrain series
News

Leguan Lifts delivers stellar year with 50% growth

November 4, 2025 arbortimes

Finnish access-platform manufacturer Leguan Lifts has posted an outstanding performance, achieving a 50% growth in turnover for their 2024–2025 fiscal

Granum & Techo-Bloc
News

Granum Joins Forces with Techo-Bloc to Empower Hardscapers Through Education and Innovation at 2026 Hardscaper Showcase Tour

October 23, 2025 arbortimes
Jamie Goddard the Rope Guru remberance photo.
News

Rope Guru Rewind – Honoring a Legend

October 21, 2025 arbortimes
Granum staff grouped together with the Granum logo.
News

LMN, SingleOps, and Greenius Unite as Granum: The Leading Software Partner for Landscapers & Arborists

October 8, 2025 arbortimes

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After several years of change, growth, and industr After several years of change, growth, and industry-wide challenges, the return of ArborEXPO™ feels not just timely, but necessary. For many professionals, it represents the reconnection they have been waiting for…Read more on what you can expect from this year's ArborEXPO™ using our link in bio.Haven't registered yet? Don't sweat! Head to http://arborexpo.org to reserve your spot.#industryexpert #safety #sageadvice #equipment #ppe #arbortimes #arborsports #arborexpo26 #arborawards #treeclimbing #technology #thoughtleadership #arborexpo #arboriculture #planthealthcare #treecare #treecareindustry #arborist
Rigging kits can be functional, safe, and versatil Rigging kits can be functional, safe, and versatile without blowing your entire budget. Selecting what’s necessary while passing on more expensive add-ons can help save on costs. But going too cheap on certain items can result in lower-quality equipment that helps keep crews safe. Find out what experts recommend for a cost-friendly kit.Read more using our link in bio!#industryexpert #safety #equipment #ppe #treeclimbing #arboriculture #treecare #treecareindustry #arbortimes #rigging
Valentine's Day is approaching, so don't be afraid Valentine's Day is approaching, so don't be afraid to get a little sappy with these conversation hearts! Did we miss any good puns? Let us know in the comments!#valentinesday #conversationhearts #candyhearts #arbortimes #arborist #treecareindustry #treecare #planthealthcare #arboriculture
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