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 [...]

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

In a TCI EXPO ’23 presentation, the author 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?

My start in this industry was rough. The first three months were a struggle. They were mentally, physically and emotionally draining. I remember white knuckling the steering wheel on my way home, wondering if I could do this job. [...]

The Six-Step Felling Plan is a checklist you and the people who work alongside you can apply to every tree-felling operation. It’s also a training tool. Employees who have achieved basic chain-saw safer-operator skills and who are prepared to [...]