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Patricia Chaudoin

  • November 1, 2022

    Quality Is the Hallmark of Growing Earth Tree Care

    By Patricia Chaudoin

    When speaking with Paul Martin, co-owner of Growing Earth Tree Care – a TCIA member company since 1995 and accredited since 2008 – the word “quality” comes up frequently in the conversation. The fact that doing quality work is foremost [...]

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  • October 1, 2022

    Applying Technology to Increase Knowledge, Safety and Productivity

    By Patricia Chaudoin

    What may have seemed like science fiction a few decades ago is fast becoming accepted tree care technology that is safer, easier and even elegant in its application for today’s arborists. Whether it’s robotics, 3-D printing or the use of [...]

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  • September 1, 2022

    Tree Service Express: Achieving Goals Through Accreditation

    By Patricia Chaudoin

    According to Certified Arborist Nick Rocco, CTSP and president of Tree Service Express, Inc., a nine-year TCIA member company based in Palm Bay, Florida, going through the Accreditation process and achieving his company’s certification was just the motivation he needed [...]

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  • July 1, 2022

    Accreditation helps shape Monster Tree Service of North Charlotte Metro

    By Patricia Chaudoin

    The whole team at Monster Tree Service of North Charlotte Metro was excited about earning TCIA Accreditation. All photos courtesy of Monster Tree Service of North Charlotte Metro. Becoming TCIA accredited as a young company was important to Chris Brown, [...]

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  • May 1, 2022

    Excellence, Not Growth, Motivates Accredited Tip Top Arborists

    By Patricia Chaudoin

    A Tip Top Arborists team on a takedown. All photos courtesy of Tip Top Arborists. Creating a tree care business based on integrity and quality control has been the focus of Jim Lewandowski’s career as owner of Tip Top Arborists, [...]

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