Arborists work within an array of regulations, standards and policies. The foundation for these is the federal Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970. This Act mandated that workers have a safe and healthy workplace environment. There are two [...]

As a New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert, TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) and TCIA Qualified Trainer, I have witnessed the profound impact that technological advancements have had on the tree care industry. Among these, the grapple-saw attachment for knuckle-boom [...]

  The influx of knuckle-boom cranes and boom-mounted grapple saws has drastically reduced the time and labor it takes to cut down a tree. In theory, tree care companies employing this equipment have more business, higher profits and safer working [...]

It’s become a given. Compact loaders and mini skid steers are a godsend for the tree care industry. They come in several configurations – ride in or on, stand on, perhaps articulated, wheeled or tracked. But as with a computer, [...]

  While there may be a slew of reasons for it, one thing seems certain: demand for insulated compact lifts in tree care is growing. In this article, we look at what is driving the increase in demand for insulated [...]