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Photo 1: Multiple slings can help to reduce rolling. Whenever I am asked to speak about working with cranes, I always start by discussing the accidents that are happening. This is the foundation for what we should [...]

Department of Labor (DOL)-approved Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) are not a new concept. Many industries that are considered “skilled trades” utilize RAPs as a tool for a better-trained and professionalized workforce. A participant in a Registered Apprenticeship Program arborist [...]

The general identification terms of sapwood and heartwood are used in many aspects of the plant sciences, especially in arboriculture. These terms are used loosely by many practitioners to identify the outer portion of a branch or stem and the [...]

Last November in a TCI EXPO ’23 presentation, I explored the merits of battery-powered outdoor power equipment (OPE) and posed the question: Is it time to seriously consider transitioning to battery-operated tools? Initially, the Rooted Arbor Care team and [...]