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Chainsaw Safety & Maintenance

  • Chainsaw Love Book review
    February 17, 2026

    “Chainsaw Love: Field Notes on the World’s Most Dynamic Power Tool”

    By James Card Review by Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, CTSP

    James Card, pictured with his favorite power tool. As a chainsaw enthusiast, arborist and person who adores spending time in the forest, I found that "Chainsaw Love" was a delight to read. When the book was handed to [...]

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  • The Right Tools
    August 4, 2025

    The Right Tools Can Increase Production & Longevity

    By Jeff Inman, Jr., CTSP

    When I was a little kid – and if I’m being honest, it’s still this way today – I idolized the men in my family. My paternal grandfather was a serious goofball, and in many ways I feel like my [...]

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  • On-site charging capability is just one of the concerns to overcome as the industry transitions to battery-powered chain saws and other power tools.
    November 1, 2024

    Powering the Transition to Battery OPE

    By Andrew Jones, CTSP

    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 [...]

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  • Practice notches in non-critical situations. All photos courtesy of the author.
    October 1, 2024

    The Six-Step Felling Plan

    By REBECCA SEIBEL, BCMA, CTSP

    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 [...]

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  • The M18 Fuel 20-Inch Dual Battery Chainsaw. All photos courtesy of the author.
    August 1, 2024

    Milwaukee M18 Dual Battery Chainsaw – Pivotal Tool for Tree Care?

    By Andrew Jones, CTSP

    This review reflects the thoughts and opinions of the reviewer as user and does not constitute or imply an endorsement of the product referenced, nor is it an endorsement of any specific company, product or service. Every entity or individual [...]

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