The last decade has seen a large influx of new climbing equipment that can potentially make climbing safer and more efficient. But it is important we use products that are reliable, safe and intended for tree care, so we can [...]

In the February 2023 issue of TCI Magazine, we reviewed some important mechanical concepts that arborists should know to better understand the likelihood of tree failure (“What Is Tree Biomechanics, and Why Should I Care?”). From that article, we learned [...]

Jim Kasper, right, and a co-worker conduct a pull test to determine the structural integrity of the tree at the tie-in-point. But how useful is it? Does the TIP pull test actually make sense? Photo courtesy of the author. There [...]

Last year, “Top Gun: Maverick” graced theaters, and it took many of us back to the original movie and its storyline. The original movie was so motivating to folks in the ’80s that the Navy would post-up outside of movie [...]

In an environment that already has inherent risks, it is important we use products that are reliable, safe and intended for tree care. This article aims to help you do that. Photo courtesy of Tim Bushnell.