Cleaning up Storm Damaged Trees
What’s your neighbor’s tree doing sitting on your shed? High winds, ice, and snow put tremendous pressure on trees growing
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Safety
Large tree care projects such as tree removal, stump grinding and wood chipping are very dangerous, and some homeowners unwisely attempt them alone. These articles outline the dangers of do-it-yourself tree care, and make the case for hiring a professional tree care practitioner.
Don’t Touch Trees in Wires – How to Prevent an Accident
Homeowners can easily become injured – often fatally – while attempting to trim trees near overhead electrical wires. Though it
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Regular Tree Climbing Gear Inspections & Arborist Safety
Risk management is a top priority for every tree care business, as lackluster health and safety practices can lead to
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The Tree Professional’s Guide to Chain Saw Repair and Maintenance
Chain saws are an invaluable tool for arborists working in utility line clearance, tree pruning and vegetation management. But like
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Three Reasons Homeowners Should Leave Tree Work to the Professionals
For the “do-it-yourself” homeowner, outsourcing tree work may seem like an unnecessary expense. The costs of doing tree care on
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Three Reasons Homeowners Should Leave Tree Work to the Professionals
For the “do-it-yourself” homeowner, outsourcing tree work may seem like an unnecessary expense. But in reality, the costs of tackling
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Homeowner Tree Care Incidents in 2017
The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) conducted an analysis of 42 civilian tree care-related accidents reported by the media in
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Homeowner Tree Care Incidents in 2016
The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) conducted an analysis of 30 civilian tree care-related accidents reported by the media in
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Fireworks and Trees
It’s that time of year, when families gather to celebrate Independence Day with food and fireworks. Some enjoy displays put
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Trees, Saws and Ladders Don’t Mix!
In February 2016, a homeowner was seriously injured after falling from a ladder while trimming branches from a tree in
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