Climbing arborists and tree workers rely on the structural strength and stability of a tree’s branches, trunk and roots to support their weight and the forces associated with rigging operations. Failure of tree parts can result in uncontrolled falling [...]

Photo 1: Removing a tarp from beneath the mulch below a struggling pine to reduce stress and increase water to the soil. All photos courtesy of the author. I’ve had a number of consultations in Pleasant Ridge, [...]

A Fisher's crew performs a technical tree removal at Moss Lake, in Shelby, North Carolina. All photos courtesy of Fisher's Tree & Crane Service Inc. This is a story about how to get ahead in life while doing [...]

In January, the Trump administration officially took office and the 119th Congress began their new session. This month, efforts to begin legislating and regulating are underway, as Congress finalizes its committee rosters and the Senate works to confirm President Trump’s [...]

Jamie Chambrelli prepares to launch a throwline with the DTX Shoulder Shot Tree Toppler, a new throwline launching tool from DTX Tooling LLC. TCIA staff photo. In the world of tree care, tools that save time and energy [...]