David Edward Mauk, founder and owner of Jones Road Tree Service in Houston, Texas, died May 9, 2026. He was 52. A fourth-generation Houstonian, Mauk was born Feb. 20, 1974, in Houston to Callie and Bob Mauk. He grew up [...]

Lucas Tree Experts is marking its 100th anniversary with a $500,000 permanent endowment to support Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM) research across the United States and Canada. The Lucas Tree Experts IVM Endowed Research Fund, established with the Tree Research and [...]

The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has today launched its 2026 Global Safety Campaign, titled “Check It!”, aimed at promoting the critical importance of pre-use inspections, proper maintenance and regular servicing of powered access equipment. This year’s campaign calls on [...]

A long-running TreeBuzz thread highlights a practical challenge for many tree care companies: how to make decisions about investing in equipment. Across the discussion, contributors returned to a few consistent ideas, including starting with the right setup for the work [...]

Bring Back the Trades (BBTT), a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to bridging the skilled trades gap, is proud to announce the launch of the Bring Back the Trades Tool Grant Program. The initiative will launch with professional-grade trades kits provided by [...]