Illustration courtesy of Natalya Kosarevich/iStock Private equity is becoming more visible in tree care. Some business owners are being approached about selling their companies, while others are seeing nearby businesses merge, change ownership or become part of larger [...]

The rescue of John Dear. Photo courtesy of Alanna Patterson. When a cat named John Dear spent days stranded in a bur oak in rural Iowa, tens of thousands of people on Threads, the social-media platform, began bracing [...]

Competitors from Miller’s Tree Service prepare for a day of climbing events. All photos courtesy of Miller’s Tree Service. I've been climbing trees for 23 years now. In that time, I’ve seen our industry evolve in some incredible [...]

Assistant instructor Annamaria Cervantes works with a student in the canopy, helping with movement and the use of a work-positioning lanyard. Photo by Felipe Villegas | Santiago Rosado. Tree climbing has always occupied a unique position within arboriculture. [...]

Running a tree care business can feel isolating. Peer-to-peer learning groups give business owners a place to connect with others facing similar challenges. What begins as professional collaboration often grows into ongoing support and trusted relationships. TCIA currently offers three [...]