Battery-powered compact lifts likely will be an expanding and permanent fixture in tree care, though it’s too early to know to what extent and which technology may prevail. Depending on who you talk to, battery-powered compact (or tracked) lifts are [...]

Before running a new piece of equipment, we read the operator’s manual. That’s the first step in figuring out how anything works, correct? I would say training begins day one for any job or task we choose. Some tasks may [...]

Basic terminology and how the electric-power system works from generation to the end consumer was covered in Part 1 of this series (TCI Magazine, October 2023). This article will focus on the distribution system. Trees are often near these lines, [...]

Compact loaders and skid steers have become common on job sites. This alert is a reminder to provide training to workers and operators on the safe use and maintenance of this equipment. Photo courtesy of Girard Tree Service, Gilmanton, New [...]

Competency with a task means being able to perform that task correctly and safely, without direct supervision. Proficiency is a high level of competency. TCIA file photo courtesy of the Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop, a TCIA corporate member company headquartered [...]