ArborTIMES

27/12/2024

"As tree care professionals, we understand that arboriculture is both an art and a science, practiced by skilled workers. Yet in some places, untrained workers with a truck and chainsaw are labeled as 'arborists.'

But when it comes to safety, it’s a different story."

Read more about the importance of a Job Safety Analysis from WTCW's Bear LeVangie in the latest Safety Tailgate column.

24/12/2024

🎄🌳 Happy Holidays from all of us at ArborTIMES! 🌟

Whether you're pruning, planting, or planning for the year ahead, we hope this season brings you peace, joy, and plenty of time to appreciate the beauty of the trees around us.

Here's to a safe and prosperous new year! 🌿✨

23/12/2024

Encountering toxic plants such as poison ivy, oak, or sumac may be inevitable in the tree care industry, but suffering from them is not.

With preventative measures, knowledge and education, and prioritizing safety, workers can protect themselves from these itchy pests.

Read more from our latest Danger Series column on arbortimes.org!

20/12/2024

🎄🪵 Whether a coworker, employee, or loved one, make their holidays unforgettable with gifts that reflect their passion for trees and the great outdoors!

Check out some of these last-minute grabs that will look great beneath the tree.

19/12/2024

From Edge Ahead Associates comes ArborAWARDS™, a comprehensive recognition program, aimed at celebrating exceptional achievements, individuals, and businesses within the tree care industry!

Categories include:

🏆 Big Tree: Recognizing companies for year-over-year growth
🏆 Service Tree: Acknowledges organizations for their community involvement
🏆 Safety Tree: Honors organizations for their contributions to employee safety
🏆 Robert Bartlett Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award: Recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry
🏆 Safety Innovation: Awards individuals who innovate techniques that improve Arborist safety
🏆 Equipment Innovation: Acknowledges individuals for developing tools that enhance industry safety, quality, and productivity

Applications must be submitted by February 14th, 2025.

Head to arborawards.org for more details.

18/12/2024

New this year to Arborexpo!

Don't miss out on your chance to participate in the ArborSPORTS competition.

Win exclusive prizes and gain recognition for your tree crew team's mental and physical skills.

Spots are limited!

Sign up for free: arborexpo.org/arborsports

16/12/2024

CAUTION: Events may be closer than they appear!

Don't miss out on Early Bird Prices for !

Take advantage of:

Top-notch education sessions.⁠
Massive indoor and outdoor show floors.⁠
Hands-on demos and expert-led workshops.⁠
Unbeatable networking opportunities with industry leaders.⁠
Don’t miss your chance to grow your skills, your network, and your business!⁠
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👉 Register today: arborexpo.org

13/12/2024

Did you guess right?

The Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) is a woodboring invasive insect that targets hardwoods. The larvae are laid inside the tree, feeding on the living tissues that contain nutrients as they grow.

The ALB is more destructive than Dutch elm disease, chestnut blight, and gypsy moths combined. Unfortunately, once a tree is infested, the only way to prevent the spread is to cut it down.

These beetles have shiny, black bodies with white spots and have matching antennae that are longer than its body.

Have you come across these pests in the field?

Stay tuned for the next edition of !

12/12/2024

Any guesses on what kind of pest can cause this damage?

Here are a few hints:

🪲 Adults tend to be most active during the summer and early fall

🪲 Symptoms include exit holes the size of the dime, frass near the site, weeping sap, and dieback.

🪲 This pest is most common in the northeastern and midwestern states, especially New York, New Jersey, and Ohio.

Leave your guess in the comments and find out tomorrow if you've correctly identified this pest!

05/12/2024

📣 Big News! ArborEXPO 2025 Registration is Now Open! 🌳

Get ready for the tree care industry’s fastest-growing tradeshow and conference, happening March 26-28, 2025, at the The Big E, Springfield MA!

🌟 Why Attend?

Top-notch education sessions.
Massive indoor and outdoor show floors.
Hands-on demos and expert-led workshops.
Unbeatable networking opportunities with industry leaders.
Don’t miss your chance to grow your skills, your network, and your business!

👉 Register today: https://arborexpo.org/

🎯 Save the Date: Pre-conference workshops kick off on March 26, 2025!

28/11/2024

from the team at ArborTimes!!

We wish all of our readers, supporters, and associates a safe and relaxing holiday.

27/11/2024

As climate change alters weather patterns, resulting in drier, hotter conditions, tree care professionals face twin dilemmas: trees suffering from reduced rainfall and local restrictions on water usage for irrigation.

To overcome both challenges, arborists need to adopt sustainable practices to conserve water while maintaining plant health.

Read more from this issue's Plant Health Care column below: https://arbortimes.org/water-wise-strategies-for-arborists/

26/11/2024

From planning to planting, there are quite a few natural and man-made factors that affect the location, species, and tactics used for the project.

If successful, though, the result is an amplified urban environment and cohesive ecosystem.

Click here to read more about the dynamics of creating green cities: https://arbortimes.org/greening-the-gray/

26/11/2024

Take it from Bill Lewis from ArborSystems, is one event you won't want to miss!

Registration opens soon!! Don't miss out on our early bird pricing.

Head to arborexpo.org for more details.

22/11/2024

Andy Price did not start his career in the arbor industry, but it did not take long for him to realize that is where he belonged.

As the market manager for the tree care division at Altec, Price has seen how ingenuity, hands-on networking, and family have shaped his journey.

Read more from tree care industry giant Andy Price in our latest column: https://arbortimes.org/sage-advice-groundbreaking-tree-care-solutions/

17/10/2024

🌳 The Fall 2024 issue of ArborTIMES is here! 🍂

Dive into essential industry insights, including:

🚜 Tips for choosing the right aerial lift
💦 Water conservation strategies on the job
🌳 Urban tree planting best practices
⚠️ Poison ivy safety for tree care workers

Check out the latest issue and keep your team informed and ready for anything.

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03/10/2024

Throughout his time as editor and president, Mark Garvin has observed that the major concerns of the industry haven’t changed – namely, unethical business practices, safety concerns, and employee shortages.

Read more from the former TCIA CEO on industry labor obstacles in our latest Sage Advice column.

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27/09/2024

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