I once told Don Blair I thought I could tell when to retire a line that had always been used in natural crotches by the visible wear, but I asked, “How do you know when to retire a line that [...]

Accidents in the tree care industry that occurred during the month of May 2020. Graphic compiled from reports gathered by, or submitted to, TCIA staff. All items taken from published reports or reported directly to TCIA staff, as noted. This [...]

Bill Foery founded Black Diamond Tree Service 26 years ago in Southern Vermont, and quickly developed a reputation for safely removing the most hazardous trees around homes. Since he loved skiing and particularly skiing the most difficult trails – black-diamond [...]