By Leo Roldan, CTSP, QT For this presentation I discuss the realities for our Hispanic workers in the tree care industry and the fact that addressing language, culture and education are essential for improving communication, training and safety. I [...]

When out in the field as a trainer, or attending sessions as a trainee, sometimes we run across other trainers who have never used the technologies at their fingertips to their fullest potential. So, in an effort to train [...]

In August 2022, Tree133 experienced a climber fall resulting in a severe injury. For a well-respected company owned by a recognized trainer, this was an unthinkable event that challenged everything we believed about ourselves and our company culture. The [...]

Trees in our urban forest may present an unacceptable level of risk for the tree owner or manager. This is where an arborist trained in tree-risk assessment can identify the issues and provide mitigation options to reduce the risk [...]

The primary management focus for sustainable long-lived trees is to promote healthy growth that supports vigorous plant processes with adequate oxygen, water, soil health and nutrition in a suitable soil volume. Often this is a seemingly impossible task to [...]