As a hard-core, self-proclaimed tree nerd, I love to talk, read and write about all aspects of tree care. I guess you may be guilty of the same obsession if you are reading this. Unfortunately, most people aren’t. Most of [...]

In any competitive field, success often is attributed to a company’s technical skills, efficiency and bottom-line profits. There are endless books about success in business, including different strategies and approaches for how to improve and grow. Marketing is important, as [...]

A tree worker was bitten by a bat September 9, 2025, in Licking County, Ohio. The worker was pruning a large ash tree and did not see the bat, but did feel an unusual pain in his hand. He later [...]

A tree worker was killed when he was struck by a towable boom lift September 9, 2025, in Rockford, Michigan. The 43-year-old worker was trimming trees at a home when a boom lift “became unattached” and rolled down a hill, [...]

In case you are unfamiliar, TCIA’s Board of Directors is responsible for setting the strategic direction and overall performance of the organization. Our responsibilities include establishing our vision, formulating policy, providing strategic planning and ensuring strong financial oversight. OK, but [...]