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Right Size, Right Fit: Choosing the Right-Sized Chipper for Your Business

Every piece of equipment you own contributes to the safety, efficiency and profitability of your business. Considered to be the nucleus of most tree care companies, the right chipper is paramount to your success. What are the options, and how do you choose the chipper that best suits the needs of your business? We asked […]

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 […]

Letters, Emails & Voicemail for March 2022

Safety violation on cover? I have yet to read the January 2022 TCI Magazine, but I noticed on the front cover an arborist violating ANSI Z133 6.3.9: “A chain saw shall not be used above shoulder height…” Thought it would be important for you to know. John Wayne Farber, CTSP, BCMAdirector of operationsHoppe Tree Service, […]

“Bring Me a Shrubbery …”

Shrub Pruning –Expand Your Diversity “Arboriculture: The cultivation of trees and shrubs especially for ornamental purposes.” – Merriam-Webster “Bring me a shrubbery … one that looks nice, and not too expensive!” – The Knights Who Say “Ni,” “Monty Python and the Holy Grail“ If that shrubbery is to remain looking nice, it’s going to need […]

The Tour des Trees Event Is Just Weeks Away

Several TCIA members are planning to take part in this year’s Tour des Trees cycling event to raise money for the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund). You can help by supporting their efforts. The Tour is an annual long-distance cycling adventure that serves as the primary public outreach and community-engagement event for […]

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