TCI Magazine Audio Edition
TCI Magazine has upgraded its audio options so you can now listen to your favorite arboriculture articles on the go! Discover the latest in technology, techniques and best practices for climbing, rigging, gear and more, all while on the go. If it impacts our industry, we’ve got it covered in an all-new, easy-to-listen-to format.
Episodes
278 episodes
A Brush With Discomfort – Poisonous Plants to Know
BY STEVEN F. PREGLERBeing an avid outdoorsperson and having had a career working outdoors almost every day, I have encountered several poisonous plants growing in our geographic region. Unfortunately for me, my job required me to deal wi...
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Revocation of Temporary Protected Status Could Impact Workforce
BY BAILEY GRAVESThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has taken steps to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for certain countries, which could have workforce impacts for the tree care industry.
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Recording and Reporting Incidents to OSHA
BY PETER GERSTENBERGERIf your company had 10 or fewer employees for the last full calendar year, you do not need to record and keep OSHA injury and illness records.*
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Part 6: The Oh-So-Often-Forgotten Pesticide Storage
BY KATHY GLASSEYIn the pursuit of pristine lawns, pest-free patios and flourishing gardens, property owners often turn to pesticide products or pesticide-application services to handle the job professionally and safely. But what happens ...
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Urban Biochar: From Pilot to Pathway in Debris Management
BY SARAH GASKINAs professionals in tree care, the challenges of wood-chip management are nothing new. While traditional methods such as mulching and dumping have been the norm, a groundbreaking approach has been emerging – biochar produc...
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When in Doubt, Rig It Out
BY ZACHARY RICHARDSWith so many flashy devices and gear options available within the tree industry, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and stick with the basics – or even just resort to the trusty “cut and chuck” to get the job done. “Cut and ...
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Rigging a Lightning-Struck White Pine Tree
BY CHRIS GIRARDRecently, Girard Tree Service LLC, which I co-own and operate with my wife, Heide, was asked to take down a lightning-struck white pine tree (Pinus strobus) on an island here in New Hampshire. Due to the remote location an...
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No Bars? No Problem. Zoleo Satellite Communicator Keeps Crews Connected
BY TCHUKKI ANDERSEN, BCMA, CTSPIn the tree care industry, communication is more than just convenience – it’s a safety essential. That’s why arborists Charlie White, CTSP, QT (TCIA Qualified Trainer), and Angel Arroyo, both with Northern ...
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Insurance Pruning: Cut Risks, Not Canopies
BY JIM KASPERAcross neighborhoods in the U.S., something strange is happening. Homeowners are receiving notices from their insurance companies warning them, “Prune back those limbs overhanging your home or lose your coverage.” The offend...
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Grapple Saws Revolutionize Debris Management for Bob Ray Company
BY DANIEL SHULTSThe adoption of grapple trucks and grapple saws transformed debris management in several ways for Bob Ray Co. Inc., an accredited, 55-year TCIA member company based in Louisville, Kentucky. For instance, the company was o...
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Highlining Over the Elora Gorge
BY JOE LEGATEA couple of years ago, we were contacted to remove a linden tree growing on the side of a cliff at the Elora Gorge, on the Grand River about 70 miles west of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. The tree was approximately 25 feet dow...
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Collision Course – Tree Care and Insurance Industries
BY ERIC PETERSENBy now, almost every practicing arborist has probably been involved in at least one conversation with a customer regarding their homeowner’s insurance company threatening to cancel their policy unless a tree or branch tha...
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Engaging Arborists Through Adaptive Training and Education
BY JAMES HOUSTONOver the past 40 years, our industry has experienced a remarkable advancement in the quality of training offered to professionals. What was once a largely informal, hands-on trade has grown into a highly specialized field...
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Inflation Reduction Act Funding Freeze Faces Legal Challenges
BY BAILEY GRAVESAfter months of uncertainty stemming from executive orders issued by President Trump and ongoing litigation, a federal judge has ordered the resumption of funding for urban and community forestry grants established under ...
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Part 5: Pesticide Handling, Spill Response and Maintenance
BY KATHY GLASSEYDespite decades of experience in the pesticide industry, certain areas of pesticide handling and safety still pose challenges. Every stakeholder, manufacturer, distributor and end user has a responsibility to ensure safe ...
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Executive Order Tightens CMV Driver English Proficiency Rules
BY KRISTOFFER RASMUSSEN, CTSP, QCLDrivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) with limited English proficiency (LEP) are about to face a significant regulatory shake-up that could have real consequences for the tree care industry.
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Changes to CDL Medical Examiner’s Certification
BY KRISTOFFER RASMUSSEN, CTSP, QCLFor tree-service companies, the open road is as much a workplace as the treetops. Operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), such as chip trucks, aerial lifts and log loaders, demands strict adherence t...
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Safety Training for the Long Term
BY TAMSIN VENNFor Timothy Brogan, gaining TCIA’s Certified Treecare Safety Professional credential (CTSP) was a way to empower him to teach other tree care professionals the tools needed to increase their longevity in the industry throug...
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Safety Update: Who Is a Tree Worker?
BY JOHN BALL, PH.D., BCMA, CTSP, and Mike Tilford, CTSPWho is a tree worker? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) spent a lot of time and effort defining this – through the questions they asked of small bus...
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Rebecca Johnson, Breaking Ground on the Accreditation Auditor Team
BY PATRICIA CHAUDOINRebecca Johnson, founder and owner of Arborholic LLC, has a list of arborist credentials a mile long, but laughs when she says she’s never worked full time for a tree care company. “I actually ended up in forestry kin...
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The Ins and Outs of Subcontracted Tree Care Professionals, Part 1
BY AARON SCHAUER, CTSP, WITH ERIC PETERSENThis is the first installment of a two-part article. Part 1 looks at the benefits of being a subcontractor and working with subcontractors. Part 2, in a future issue of TCI Magazine, will look at...
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Rocking Crane-ASSISTED Tree Removal
BY JONATHAN FOOTE, CTSP, CCOWatch out for the mechanical beasts!For years now, I have been asked the question with regard to cranes, “Are you worried these machines will steal your job?” I simply reply, “No, we complement each ot...
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Ash to Ashes: Don’t Be Part of the Process
BY CHRISTOPHER LULEY, PH.D.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 bac...
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Developing Safety Programs That Stick
BY DAVID VINCENTSafety programs are the lifeline of every company – they ensure everyone goes home at the end of the day in the same condition they arrived. Yet too often these programs become ineffective. They’re rolled out with fanfare...
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Casey Trees and Bartlett Tree Experts A Crowning Partnership Made in the Shade (of Urban Trees)
BY TIM BARTELTThere are symbiotic relationships across the natural world, with organisms counting on other organisms for success and survival. Symbiotic relationships also exist in the corporate environment, with one organization working...
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