In tree care, it’s easy to get consumed by the urgency of the day – storm calls, high-risk removals, employee situations, scheduling pivots, equipment issues. But if you want a sustainable company – one that thrives even when you step [...]

A homeowner was seriously injured in a fall August 30, 2025, in Austin, Minn. Jesse Smith, an art teacher, fell from a ladder while cutting a tree that fell in his yard. He suffered extensive injuries, including broken ribs and [...]

The Davey Tree Expert Company, a 52-year TCIA member company based in Kent, Ohio, in August promoted Kevin Peters to vice president and general manager of the Davey Tree Surgery Company. ”Kevin has willingly accepted and excelled at every opportunity [...]

Branch Manager Attachments, a 16-year TCIA-member company, has acquired TMW Attachments, also known as Thielen Machine and Welding. David Nordgaard, president of Branch Manager Attachments, says the move brings together two companies with highly complementary product lines and a shared [...]

The catalpa tree in bloom. It had limbs stretching over the roof of the garage and the house before it was cut. Photos courtesy of the author. This column was written in response to the article “Insurance Pruning: [...]