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    June 1, 2023

    Who Should Buy Used Tree Care Equipment, and Why?

    By Tamsin Venn

    Buying a brand-new chipper, aerial lift or compact loader is every tree-company owner’s first choice. But the used-equipment market has much to be said for it. The used market is still seeing a lot of interest, even as the pandemic-induced [...]

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  • May 1, 2023

    Accreditation: The Obvious “Next Step” to Success for ArborTech

    By Patricia Chaudoin

    Courtney and Audra Kelly were born and raised in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. This also is where they put down roots, started a family and decided to establish a tree-service business. At Audra’s urging to “take a chance,” [...]

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  • May 1, 2023

    Rethinking Leadership

    By CRAIG BACHMANN, BCMA, CTSP, TRAQ

    The past three years have been a roller-coaster ride for many tree companies. While supply-chain problems and rising costs presented obstacles, the massive demand for tree care and tree-removal services created a growth opportunity. Over time, new trucks arrived, chippers [...]

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  • May 1, 2023

    A Look at Pfanner’s Updated Bluetooth Communication System

    By Andrew Jones, CTSP

    Since its initial launch in 2012, the Pfanner Protos Integral Helmet has been building a reputation as one of the premier personal protective equipment (PPE) items in the world of industrial safety. The “integral” refers to its integrated ear, face [...]

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  • April 1, 2023

    A Bird’s-Eye View of Insuring Safety in the Tree Care Industry

    By Brian Fain

    Have you ever looked up while thinning the crown of a specimen tree and noticed a feathered friend looking down on you? If that friend could communicate with you, they would probably squawk, “What are you doing to my home, [...]

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