Today’s Lesson: Wake Up and Pay Attention
“May you dance as if no one’s watching, sing as if no one’s listening and live every day as if it were your last.” – an Irish saying That is one of my favorite toasts. In my travels throughout the world of arboriculture, I’ve come to paraphrase this saying so it speaks to the heart […]
Applying Technology to Increase Knowledge, Safety and Productivity
What may have seemed like science fiction a few decades ago is fast becoming accepted tree care technology that is safer, easier and even elegant in its application for today’s arborists. Whether it’s robotics, 3-D printing or the use of infrared cameras for thermal imaging, such cutting-edge technology is at the forefront of today’s tree […]
Small But Mighty: Stump Grinder Attachments for Compact Loaders
Compact loaders have become a valued tool for the modern tree care crew, creating easier access through relatively tight spaces and saving significantly on labor and injuries. More and more, crews arrive at job sites with a stump-grinder attachment for a compact loader, making backyard stump work more accessible and the tool more versatile. “The […]
In Defense of Utility Pruning
The work of utility arborists is out there for all to see, and most people have an opinion about it. There is certainly plenty of discussion, both pro and con, about the amount of pruning and the appearance of trees following the work. What many do not understand is why the work is necessary and […]
Accident Briefs for August 2022
Bucket operator hurt in crash A lift operator trimming trees from a bucket truck July 6, 2022, in Bloomington, Minnesota, was severely injured when a semi-truck collided with the elbow of the lift’s boom, causing the operator to fall to the ground. Investigators say the bucket truck was parked on the sidewalk and the semi’s […]