LETTERS, EMAIL & POSTS/COMMENTS I first met Don Staruk, retiring TCI Magazine editor, many moons ago at the now-defunct New England Grows industry convention held in Boston. A cutting figure with full dark hair and beard at the time, he [...]

The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) recently submitted comments in response to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) request for input on cost-effective wildfire-mitigation practices. FERC’s request is part of the Commission’s implementation obligations under Executive Order (EO) 14308. [...]

I get it, your tree service needs production, and you need it now. Your employee retention is precarious, and the labor pool in your area is emptier than the Grand Canyon. Prematurely tapping a new crew leader seems like your [...]

Electrical hazards to tree workers are, for the most part, within the realm of those who access tree canopies. True, we do have electrocutions and electric-shock injuries among ground workers, but they are the minority. Tree canopies and electric supply [...]