Accreditation audits are more than a checklist exercise – they’re a window into how safety practices hold up in the real world. Out in the field, small oversights can quickly become serious risks. In this new recurring department, auditors will [...]

Photo by Rene Notenbomer/iStock In Part I of this series on the application of biochar into urban soils (published in the March 2026 issue), we discussed how research science clearly supports biochar as a powerful soil enhancement. However, [...]

The first known photo of the Black Gum tree, from 2016. The note in the database from this tree inspection reads: “Poor quality tree – recommend removal.” Photo from Google Street View. One of the main goals of [...]

Photo by Wicki58/iStock. Training workers to recognize and avoid hazards, as well as providing and requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to further protect against recognized hazards, are foundational elements of any safety program. This article [...]

In the tree care industry, success hinges on more than sharp saws, strong ropes and reliable equipment. The true foundation of safe, effective and high-quality tree work is the people who climb, rig, communicate and work in sync under conditions [...]