Photo 1: Multiple slings can help to reduce rolling. Whenever I am asked to speak about working with cranes, I always start by discussing the accidents that are happening. This is the foundation for what we should [...]

The general identification terms of sapwood and heartwood are used in many aspects of the plant sciences, especially in arboriculture. These terms are used loosely by many practitioners to identify the outer portion of a branch or stem and the [...]

Having worked for the same tree company for 42 years – starting when he was 19 – Tony Wilber has a steady handle on tree work, safety and crew training. But, he says, “Every day is a learning experience.” [...]

Tailgate safety training sessions take all forms - from casual, two-person crew chats to larger, more structured meetings of the safety team and crew members. NG Gilbert, a 26-year TCIA member company and subsidiary line clearance company of the [...]

By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP, TCIA Staff Arborist Aerial lift set up takes place several times a day on several types of terrain. This arborist skills video shows an example of a winter setup as carried out by TCIA [...]