Billions upon billions of ash trees are dying or have been killed by emerald ash borer (EAB) in both urban and forested environments in the U.S. and Canada. (Photo 1) With time, the ash all will be returned back to [...]

Over the years, cranes have become more popular in the arborist world. And as the need for the machine increases, so does our need for education and safe work practices. But it doesn't end there. Whether you [...]

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 [...]

I was attending a recent ISA event and overheard a young climber seeking advice about doing the gnarly stuff in tree work. The response was well intended and does have a bit of truth: “It’s easier with people you [...]

When it comes to teaching climbing in the tree care industry, we need to focus more on strategy and efficiency. With the advent of new climbing technologies, new possibilities are becoming a reality every day. It’s easy to stick to [...]