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

Advice Billing Business Current Issue Employees Latest

July 17, 2026 Joy Gomez

The Hours You Don’t Bill

The Hidden Economics of Tree Care Operations Last fall, I was standing in a suburban Minneapolis yard with the owner

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

Advice Business Current Issue Latest Occupational Hazards Plant Health Care Pruning Safety

July 17, 2026 Ryfe Greenwood

Against the Odds

Preserving a Cottonwood in Clayton Cottonwoods can be a difficult species to work with. Their wood is often described as

Good mentors teach more than climbing systems and pruning cuts — they teach judgment. Source: All photos from the author

Advice Business Current Issue Giving Back Latest

July 17, 2026 W. Jim Cortese

The Arborists Who Built Us

Why Knowledge Transfer Still Matters in Modern Tree Care There was a time in the tree care industry when many

Allowing the gear to do the heavy lifting turns a demanding tree removal into a controlled, skillfully-rigged job. Source: All photos by Robert Phillips

Advice Business

May 11, 2026 Cindy O’Hara

Sage Advice

Robert Phillips on Training and Educating the Next Generation of Arborists As a third-generation arborist, Robert Phillips has had an

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: All photos by the author unless otherwise noted.

Advice ANSI A300 Business Management Plant Health Care Pruning Spraying

May 11, 2026 Katherine Gustafson

How Specifications Enable Tree Care Estimating and Management

ANSI A300 Standards Create Clarity for Customers and Crews Miscommunication is one of the biggest stumbling blocks for tree care

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

Advice Business Equipment Software Software/technology

February 2, 2026 Katherine Gustafson

Six Essential Practices for Managing Arborist Teams

Streamlining Job Flow, Preventing Errors, and Empowering Crews Managing a tree care operation efficiently requires arborist teams to work with

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Advice Business Insurance

May 16, 2025 Amy Kent

Sage Advice: Insuring Your Tree Care Business

Key Considerations From Industry Veteran Mike Rook Este es nuestro intento de convertir las historias en audio español usando Inteligencia

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