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  • Photo 6: Matt Meckley showcasing what a proper Humboldt cut should look like when felling trees. No Dutchman, clean corners and a sufficient undercut for the tree to tip over without barber chair.
    December 1, 2024

    Advanced Felling Techniques

    By RYAN TORCICOLLO, CTSP, AND MATTHEW MECKLEY, CTSP

    To determine if we can even fell the tree, we need to create a five-step felling plan. There are probably five or six ways to fell any given tree, depending on several factors. This presentation will explain a few [...]

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  • Brush Buddy
    December 1, 2024

    Brush Buddy Pro Push Paddle for Chippers

    By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP

    TCI Magazine regularly highlights the tools and products shaping the tree care industry. This month, we traveled to Stanley Tree Service, an accredited, 35-year TCIA member company based in Smithfield, Rhode Island, to meet with Jeff Seith and Jim [...]

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  • The Benefits of Root-Collar Excavation Services
    October 28, 2024

    Enhancing Your Bottom Line: The Benefits of Root-Collar Excavation Services

    By Kathy Glassey

    In the competitive landscape of the tree care industry, businesses are continually looking for ways to improve their bottom line while providing top-notch services to clients. One often-overlooked opportunity lies in root-collar excavation (RCE or RCX). This specialized service [...]

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  • The Future of Workforce Development in the Tree Care Industry
    October 28, 2024

    Registered Apprenticeship: The Future of Workforce Development in the Tree Care Industry

    By KATIE FLEMING

    There are many reasons why Registered Apprenticeship can benefit the tree care industry. From helping solve labor issues to improving diversity and retention to monetary benefits, RAPs can positively impact the industry’s workforce and a business’s bottom line. The [...]

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  • How to Work from the Hook Side of the Crane
    October 28, 2024

    How to Work from the Hook Side of the Crane

    By Mark Chisholm, CTSP

    This video is a pre-recording of this topic as presented by Mark Chisholm at TCI EXPO ’23 in St. Louis, Missouri.

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