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Honoring Those Who Served

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David was proud to be an ISA Certified Arborist, and he wore that distinction with honor. Source: All photos courtesy of Jones Road Tree Service
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A Loss the Size of Texas

Joseph B. Pipitone, ISA-certified arborist, MPA
Most tree care companies still measure productivity the way previous generations did, by what happens after the trucks arrive. Source: Richard May
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The Hours You Don’t Bill

Joy Gomez
E.J. employed SRS and MRS climbing systems to access a difficult section of the Cottonwood's canopy. Source: E.J. Turner
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Against the Odds

Ryfe Greenwood

Equipment

A grapple makes a compact machine an efficient material handler. Source: All photos by Tchukki Andersen
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Lower the Load

Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

And Prevent the Tip-Over The following observations are based on an interview with Evan Englehart, general foreman at Seacoast Tree

On larger jobs, a dedicated watchperson may be needed to monitor the drop zone. Free from other duties, their primary role is to control access and alert the crew to changing conditions. Source: Richard May
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Setting Up Drop Zones in Tree Care

Dane Buell, ArborTIMES™ senior advisor
As technology evolves, arborists are frequently reaching for battery powered over the often-preferred gas-powered tree care equipment. Source: STIHL USA
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Choosing Between Fuel Types

Jenny Cohen
Honoring Those Who Served
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Honoring Those Who Served

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Protecting the understory took careful maneuvering in a small space.  Source: All photos by Tchukki Andersen
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Grapple Saw Material Handling

Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

BUSINESS

Trees serve as critical urban infrastructure, providing shade, cooling cities, managing stormwater, storing carbon, supporting biodiversity, and improving public health. Source: Sophie N on Unsplash
BusinessCurrent IssueFeaturedSoftwareSoftware/technologyUrban Trees

Every Tree Counts

TJ Yurko, ISA Certified Arborist® (PR-5403A), ISA TRAQ, CLHT

Taking Stock of Urban Forests with Asset Management Systems Urban forestry has entered a new era of growth and prosperity.

Most tree care companies still measure productivity the way previous generations did, by what happens after the trucks arrive. Source: Richard May
AdviceBillingBusinessCurrent IssueEmployeesLatest

The Hours You Don’t Bill

Joy Gomez
E.J. employed SRS and MRS climbing systems to access a difficult section of the Cottonwood's canopy. Source: E.J. Turner
AdviceBusinessCurrent IssueLatestOccupational HazardsPlant Health CarePruningSafety

Against the Odds

Ryfe Greenwood
Good mentors teach more than climbing systems and pruning cuts — they teach judgment. Source: All photos from the author
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The Arborists Who Built Us

W. Jim Cortese

SAFETY

On larger jobs, a dedicated watchperson may be needed to monitor the drop zone. Free from other duties, their primary role is to control access and alert the crew to changing conditions. Source: Richard May
Current IssueEquipmentFeaturedOccupational HazardsSafetySafety Cones

Setting Up Drop Zones in Tree Care

Dane Buell, ArborTIMES™ senior advisor

A Practical Guide A limb breaks free from the canopy, swings past a neighboring branch, and strikes the ground several

Dietary changes have been key to managing her symptoms. Banck eats a clean diet, avoiding processed foods and refined sugars, and has noticed gradual improvements in her energy levels and joint and muscle pain. Source: Felixia Banck
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Living with Lyme

Mara Watts
The black widow can be found throughout the entire United States, making it a prominent hazard for arborists everywhere. Its venom is so toxic, it can cause severe pain, nausea, and, in rare cases, paralysis. Source:Gerald Holmes, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.org
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Hidden Hazards in the Canopy – Part Two

Mara Watts
E.J. employed SRS and MRS climbing systems to access a difficult section of the Cottonwood's canopy. Source: E.J. Turner
AdviceBusinessCurrent IssueLatestOccupational HazardsPlant Health CarePruningSafety

Against the Odds

Ryfe Greenwood

Trending Now

A grapple makes a compact machine an efficient material handler. Source: All photos by Tchukki Andersen
Current IssueEquipmentFeaturedGrappleSkid Steers

Lower the Load

Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

And Prevent the Tip-Over The following observations are based on an interview with Evan Englehart, general foreman at Seacoast Tree

On larger jobs, a dedicated watchperson may be needed to monitor the drop zone. Free from other duties, their primary role is to control access and alert the crew to changing conditions. Source: Richard May
Current IssueEquipmentFeaturedOccupational HazardsSafetySafety Cones

Setting Up Drop Zones in Tree Care

Dane Buell, ArborTIMES™ senior advisor
Dietary changes have been key to managing her symptoms. Banck eats a clean diet, avoiding processed foods and refined sugars, and has noticed gradual improvements in her energy levels and joint and muscle pain. Source: Felixia Banck
Current IssueFeaturedOccupational HazardsPPESafety

Living with Lyme

Mara Watts
As technology evolves, arborists are frequently reaching for battery powered over the often-preferred gas-powered tree care equipment. Source: STIHL USA
Chain SawsCurrent IssueElectricEquipmentFeatured

Choosing Between Fuel Types

Jenny Cohen
Trees serve as critical urban infrastructure, providing shade, cooling cities, managing stormwater, storing carbon, supporting biodiversity, and improving public health. Source: Sophie N on Unsplash
BusinessCurrent IssueFeaturedSoftwareSoftware/technologyUrban Trees

Every Tree Counts

TJ Yurko, ISA Certified Arborist® (PR-5403A), ISA TRAQ, CLHT

Education

Through the Green Reentry Job Training program, Garden Time prepares formerly incarcerated Rhode Islanders for meaningful careers in the expanding green industry. Source: All photos by Garden Time
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Growing Second Chances

Dane Buell, ArborTIMES™ senior advisor

Building an Arboriculture Workforce Inside Rhode Island’s Prison System On a sunny morning at the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institution

From a variety of classes, countless aisles of indoor and outdoor exhibitors, and plenty of opportunities to network and share insight, there simply isn’t a dull moment at ArborEXPO™. Source: All photos by Joe Tacynec
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An Expo to Remember

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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)
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Latest From the Industry

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

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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
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Grit, Gear, and Growth 

Amy Kent

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