Bill Foery founded Black Diamond Tree Service 26 years ago in Southern Vermont, and quickly developed a reputation for safely removing the most hazardous trees around homes. Since he loved skiing and particularly skiing the most difficult trails – black-diamond [...]

Crew members from Mead Tree and Turf Care, Inc., an accredited, 30-year TCIA member company based in Woodbine, Maryland, practice social distancing on the job in April. Photo courtesy of Mead Tree and Turf Care, Inc. Tree care companies are [...]

Companies may take on several new employees in a short period of time for a number of reasons, including seasonal needs, storm work or a new contract. When this happens, what can be done to make sure safety is not [...]

Too many people die each year during arboricultural operations. While even one death is too many, the number we seem to have in all-industry statistics is disproportionate to the number of workers we have. While fatal injuries garner the most [...]

Winches introduce rope and sometimes hardware to the chipper staging area, creating potential hazards. Always make sure the winch line is detached and stowed before engaging the chipper. This Seacoast Tree Care crew was taking part in a Saluting Branches [...]