As a New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert, TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) and TCIA Qualified Trainer, I have witnessed the profound impact that technological advancements have had on the tree care industry. Among these, the grapple-saw attachment for knuckle-boom cranes stands out as a revolutionary development. This tool has not only transformed our approach to tree removal, but also moves the benchmark for safe and efficient production work.

This article is based on a session covering the same topic that Tielmann co-presented with Mark Moeske, president of Allmark Services Inc., a 27-year TCIA member company based in Castleton, New York, at TCI EXPO ’23 in St. Louis, Missouri. To read the full article, click here.