Arborists work with equipment utilizing hydraulics every day – chippers, chip-dump beds, stump grinders, aerial lifts and the list goes on. While accidents from hydraulic-fluid leaks are rare within the tree care industry, they can result in serious injuries and [...]

AN EXCERPT FROM TCIA'S "BEST PRACTICES FOR STUMP GRINDER OPERATIONS IN ARBORICULTURE" – CHAPTER SIX. A stump grinder is a heavy-duty machine designed to cut the wood fibers of a tree stump and buttress roots using immense power from a [...]

Stay Out From Under a Raised Crane Pick Es muy importante estar alerta cuando se mueven grandes piezas de arboles por encima. Foto del personal de TCIA.It is very important to stay alert when big tree pieces are moving overhead. [...]

The P31 Enterprises hazard- tree-cutting crew for the 2020 North Complex Fire in Northern California included Josh Cox, left, feller/ground worker, and Kenneth Jones, climber/feller. All photos courtesy of the author. It’s hard to go through a news cycle these [...]

Chippers are on the short list of equipment that is essential for many arboricultural operations. These machines can convert entire trees into compact volumes that are easily transported. The shredded material also becomes a valuable commodity with far more uses [...]