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Workforce Development

  • August 10, 2026

    Continuing the Climb: My Journey From Tree-Service Owner to Consulting Arborist

    By Monika Andrews

    Andrews coaching a fellow arborist on proper pruning techniques, building skills that help keep trees thrivingat the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. All photos courtesyof Redwood Consulting Arborists. When I entered the tree care industry in 2007, consulting [...]

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  • August 6, 2026

    How Do I Know When It’s Time To Train or To Terminate

    By KOREY CONRY, CTSP

    Conry is seen here at TCI EXPO ‘23 in St. Louis, where he was a featured speaker in the “Trainer’s Lab” sessions, leading attendees through the pros and cons of various climbing rope systems. Photo courtesy of TCIA. [...]

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  • August 5, 2026

    How Do I Know When It’s Time To Develop an Apprenticeship Program

    By Jonathan Perry

    From left: Will Loomis, Dayton McArthur, Lino Iriarte, Keith Clanton, Tevita Alatini, Jeaden Ventura, Joey Jurasek and Jon Perry with his dog, Red. Photo courtesy of Edith Daguio. How do you know when it’s time to invest in [...]

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  • August 4, 2026

    How Do I Know When It’s Time To Stop Being My Own Office Manager

    By Andrew Jones, CTSP

    Some of the Rooted crew on a 120-ton crane removal, from left: Matt Bronakowski, Max Jarvis, Jones, Houston Johnson, Alex DeWan and, front row, Dom Ward. Photo courtesy of Andy Jones. I almost cried in a tree once. [...]

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  • May 18, 2026

    Building Your Best Crew: Creative Hiring Ideas

    By Tracey Miller

    The Emerald Tree Care crew at TCI EXPO '25 in St. Louis. Photo courtesy of Jarryd Beats. If you're a small or mid-sized tree care company struggling to find and keep good people, you're not alone. Labor shortages [...]

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