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Rick Howland

  • Bob Mead with the tree as it looked in early September.
    October 8, 2024

    Staunch TCIA Member – Actually, One of His Trees – Takes Center Stage at TCI EXPO ’24

    By Rick Howland

    Ever wonder about that large, sturdy, fully grown tree standing as a centerpiece amid the show booths, equipment and convention goers at TCI EXPO? It’s there every year and is used for demonstrating myriad things related to what many [...]

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  • If you do a lot of tree planting, then a fork lift may be near the top of your list of favorite attachments. Photo courtesy of Almstead Tree, Shrub & Lawn Care Co.
    June 1, 2024

    Selecting One Implement for a Compact Loader or Skid Steer

    By Rick Howland

    It’s become a given. Compact loaders and mini skid steers are a godsend for the tree care industry. They come in several configurations – ride in or on, stand on, perhaps articulated, wheeled or tracked. But as with a computer, [...]

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  • Tracked Lifts’ 72-foot Arborist 22.10 46kV lift
    May 4, 2024

    Demand Growing for Insulated Compact Lifts

    By Rick Howland

      While there may be a slew of reasons for it, one thing seems certain: demand for insulated compact lifts in tree care is growing. In this article, we look at what is driving the increase in demand for insulated [...]

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  • Tielmann with her family
    March 1, 2024

    Jordan Tielmann: Reshaping and Elevating the Role of Women, One Lift at a Time

    By Rick Howland

    Jordan Tielmann says the tree care industry has not only become more open and welcoming toward women in recent years, but she also stresses that being part of the industry is not limited to field operations. Translation: There are a [...]

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  • customer relationship management
    January 4, 2024

    Technology Is Changing the Face of Tree Care

    By Rick Howland

    In about a generation, it is possible that running a tree care business may be unrecognizable compared to what it is today. Abby Weide, administrative assistant with Wachtel Tree Science Inc., has the company’s HRIS (human resource information system) and [...]

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