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February 3, 2026 arbortimes

Winter ’26 Product Spotlight

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

Current Issue Editors Note

February 3, 2026 arbortimes

Building a Smarter, Safer Year Ahead

As we turn the page on another year in tree care, winter offers a natural pause — a moment to

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)

Business Current Issue Education Giving Back Latest

February 2, 2026 arbortimes

Latest From the Industry

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

TGRs do more than change growth rates, they also influence leaf and root characteristics. Source: Rainbow Ecoscience

Current Issue Diseases Latest Nutrients Plant Health Care Spraying

February 2, 2026 Patrick Anderson and Dane Buell

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

Managing Urban Trees with TGRs Tree growth regulators (TGRs) have quietly become one of the most adaptable tools in the

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 Current Issue Equipment Latest 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

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

ArborEXPO ArborSPORTS™Current Issue Education Latest Training

February 2, 2026 arbortimes

The Return of ArborEXPO™

Reconnecting, Rebuilding, and Raising the Bar for the Tree Care Industry When ArborEXPO™ first emerged on the scene, it filled

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

Current Issue Equipment Featured Rigging Ropes

January 30, 2026 Ben Culbreth

Building a Rigging Kit

Without Breaking the Bank A rigging kit forms the backbone of an arborist’s field equipment, but building one is rarely

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

Current Issue Featured Occupational Hazards Safety

January 30, 2026 Cindy O’Hara

Bodies Built for the Branches

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 Lifts Bucket Trucks Current Issue Equipment Featured Occupational Hazards Safety

January 30, 2026 Mara Watts

Maintaining Bucket Trucks Through Winter

What Every Crew Should Know Bucket trucks are among the most sophisticated pieces of equipment in modern arboriculture, and their

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 Issue Diseases Featured Pests Plant Health Care Urban Trees

January 30, 2026 TJ Yurko

The Green Canopy Report

Forecasting Tree Health in 2026 The confluence of climate change, human development, and invasive species has created a perfect trifecta

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