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Soil and foliar sampling are not exactly a new science, nor are they new ideas in the world of arboriculture. However, it is my opinion that they are still underutilized or underemphasized in the field. As practicing arborists, we must use all the tools at our disposal to not only provide good service to our customers, but also to do our best to improve tree health.

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Soil and foliar sampling are not exactly a new science, nor are they new ideas in the world of arboriculture. However, it is my opinion that they are still underutilized or underemphasized in the field. As practicing arborists, we must use all the tools at our disposal to not only provide good service to our customers, but also to do our best to improve tree health.

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The Legacy of Blossoms: Honoring the Unsung Heroes Behind D.C.’s Cherry Trees 6:31

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BY KRISTOFFER RASMUSSEN, CTSP I was in Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025, during the breathtaking peak of the cherry tree blossoms. Millions of people flock to the Tidal Basin each year to witness this explosion of color, and I was no exception. Children ran and played beneath the pink canopy, lovers strolled hand in hand, pausing for selfies with the blossoms as their backdrop. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Part 4: Understanding FIFRA Compliance for Pesticide-Application Companies 21:43

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BY KATHY GLASSEY As a pesticide-application company, compliance with regulations is not just a legal requirement, it’s a fundamental part of operating safely and responsibly. One of the most important regulations you need to be aware of is the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which governs the sale, use and distribution of pesticides in the United States. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Buckthorn, an Invasive but Useful Pest 4:12

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BY MICHAEL HOPPE Originating in parts of Europe and Asia, Rhamnus cathartic, aka buckthorn, was brought to these shores intended to be a welcome addition to our native landscaping stock. Now that it has gone feral, pushing its way into many necks of our urban forests and crowding out native species, it has worn out that welcome. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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It’s Not Easy to Be a Role Model 7:00

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BY DAVID M. ANDERSON, CTSP A mentor of mine would always say to me, “You are what you put up with. You are not your safest job, you are your least safe job. You’re not your best employee, you are your worst. You are not your best client-service-interaction experience, you are your worst.” From this perspective, we can be driven to be our best – not perfect, but the best we can be. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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The State of the Association and Industry: Where Are We Going? 15:24

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BY DAVID WHITE, CAE The following is the text of the “2025 State of the Association” speech presented by David White, TCIA president and CEO, during the Association’s annual business meeting, held during Winter Management Conference on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, this past February. It has been edited slightly for brevity. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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An Introduction to Supplemental Tree-Support Systems, Part 4: Business Benefits and Long-Term Opportunities 7:28

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BY ANDY JONES, CTSP, AND NICK GREENWOOD, CTSP Over the first three installments of this series, we’ve explored the role of supplemental tree-support systems – why they’re needed, how they’re installed and the equipment required to implement them effectively. While these systems play a crucial role in mitigating risk and extending the life of structurally compromised trees, installation is only part of the equation. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Eager Beaver Tree Service Practices the Right Stuff with Accreditation 7:47

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BY PATRICIA CHAUDOIN Sometimes doing the right thing is just, well, the right thing to do. And for Mark Stephens, owner of Eager Beaver Tree Service in Floyds Knobs, Indiana – and a Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP), a Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA), Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ), pesticide applicator licensed and a New Albany (Indiana) city arborist – it’s the only way to do business. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Hydraulics Rule #1: Pay Attention, or Pay the Price 12:22

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BY RICK HOWLAND Hydraulics are one of a tree care pro’s best friends, powering tools that lift and move heavy objects and debris, or doing specialty work like cutting, digging or grinding. The growing proliferation of tool carriers and hydraulic tools has expanded the capability of almost every arborist operation and, by transferring tasks from the human to the machine, improved safety and prolonged careers. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Transforming Tree Care With AI: Practical Applications for Your Business 11:57

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BY MONICA HEMINGWAY, Ph.D. As a licensed arborist and marketing strategist for tree care companies, I’ve seen my fair share of industry transformations. But none quite matches the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize how we operate our businesses, serve our customers and grow our bottom line. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Luck Runs Out, but Safety Is Good for Life 3:53

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BY TAMSIN VENN “Luck Runs Out, But Safety Is Good For Life” So says a post on the Tufts Tree Service LLC Facebook page. It could be owner Brandon Tufts' guiding principle. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .

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On the Job After Natural Disasters, Part 1 11:03

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BY JOHN BALL, PH.D., BCMA, CTSP During the past year, natural disasters rippled across the country, from hurricanes in the East to wildfires in the West. These disasters destroyed properties, disrupted essential services and, tragically, resulted in the loss of lives. They also left a trail of shattered and fallen trees in their wake. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Growing Strong: The Business Case for a Holistic Approach to PHC 8:27

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BY KEVIN BREWER, BCMA, RCA In today’s competitive green industry, professional arborists, landscapers and plant-health-care providers face mounting pressure. Stabilizing revenue, managing rising labor costs and navigating a market of price-sensitive customers make the road to sustainable growth a winding one. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Winning the PPE Battle 4:07

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BY NOEL BOYER As I visit with my tree friends in person and online, I often hear of the challenges we all face as we work to keep our customers happy and our team safe. There are a lot of important pieces to our safety programs, including training, equipment inspections and maintenance and documentation. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Developing Trainers Who Inspire 8:44

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BY KOREY CONRY, CTSP There are many aspects to being a successful trainer, but for the sake of this article, we are going to focus on just one: building and presenting effective PowerPoint presentations. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .

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Arborist Apprenticeship Lays Out a Career Path 10:08

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BY JIM KASPER How did your tree-work journey begin? Did you grow up in the midst of arboriculture, a member of a family team? Did you, like me, stumble upon men swinging – precariously! Wildly! How are they doing that? – far above you as you passed them on the street? Maybe you simply needed a job and answered an ad in a local listing. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Never Waste a Crisis: Lessons Learned From a Serious Incident 18:21

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BY CRAIG BACHMANN, BCMA, CTSP, TRAQ The goal of “zero incidents” is an impossible standard. As a profession, we have promoted this concept, but it is simply not realistic. While safety is always a priority, arboriculture is performed in a high-hazard environment, and every day requires thousands of decisions with incomplete information. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Targeting Gun Violence Aimed at Line-Clearance Workers 14:25

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BY SARA DREISER AND RICH ALEXANDER On December 31, 2024, a man in Massachusetts barricaded himself in his house after shooting at a line-clearance crew with a high-powered air rifle. The crew was working down the road from his house, with no direct connection to his property. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Solving the Language Issue for Spanish-Speaking Workers in Tree Care 17:51

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BY LEO ROLDAN, CTSP, QT I presented on this topic at TCI EXPO ’24 in Baltimore, where I had a great audience and received excellent feedback. When I started working on that presentation, I realized we had never really addressed language and cultural barriers for our tree workers. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Pretty Simple – PPE Works! 19:14

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BY DON STARUK We asked about a dozen arborists, all of whom have been contributors to TCI Magazine at one time or another, if they had an example of a time when personal protective equipment (PPE) made or could have made a difference on the job. Could they briefly recount a time when PPE saved the day? Or when the lack of it cost or nearly cost someone an injury, or worse? Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Pruning Solutions for Urban-Compatible Trees 12:11

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BY LINDSEY PURCELL, BCMA Conditions of concern may be defined as tree issues that the client and arborist perceive as unacceptable. In my experience, they usually fall into one or more of three categories. Typically, it is about structure, clearance and appearance. (Photo 1) Our task, as arborists, is providing solutions to these issues. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Student Outreach 5:17

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BY DAVID M. ANDERSON, CTSP Looking back to my high school years, I realize that although I had passion, I was not the strongest student and lacked direction upon graduation. I was lucky enough to see a job ad for a small company as I started my professional career. The company was Olde Colonial Tree and Landscape, and the owner was Jay Ippolito. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Climbing Into Community Urban-Forestry Education 10:38

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BY EDWARD MORROW You’ve seen it – improper pruning, unforgiving topping, suffocating mulch volcanoes; it’s 2025, like, why do we still see mulch volcanoes? And if you talk to enough property owners, you may hear mountains of tree myths and misconceptions. What’s an arborist to do? In this article, we’ll climb into another facet of tree care: urban-forestry education. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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WITC Scholarship Winner: Seizing the Opportunity to Connect With Other Women in Tree Care 5:27

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BY SUSAN DIPIETRO TCIA offers two scholarships for travel and related expenses for women in the industry to attend TCI EXPO and take part in the Women in Tree Care (WITC) Pre-Conference Workshop held there each year. The winners for TCI EXPO ’24 were Jabeen Ratanshi of Ontario, Canada, and Katie Kranich of Delaware. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Ash Connelly Is Making a Case for Women in Tree Care 8:40

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BY RICK HOWLAND You may know the name Ash Connelly. If you don’t, you will. She is arguably one of the fastest up-and-coming young guns in tree care. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .

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Turning Wood Waste Into a Community Resource 10:30

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BY TIM BARTELT Human nature tells us to give of ourselves and to give back to our community. Your company vehicles probably drive by a dozen places every day where people could benefit from your giving. And chances are, your kids or your neighbors’ kids are those people. We’re talking about the local high schools – both vocational/technical schools or general education. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Retention Through Engagement 8:22

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BY NOEL BOYER, BCMA, CTSP We all know how hard it is to find good help right now. While hiring great help is a challenge, it’s just the first part of building a great staff. Your company is probably a mix of experienced help, untrained new hires and everything in between. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Allison Emanuel Guilty of Leaving the Courtroom for the Trees? 11:00

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BY DAVID RATTIGAN At law school, observers tell you, the biggest thing they teach is not the law. Instead, they teach you a different way of thinking. How to think like a lawyer. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .

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Supportive Work Environment Helps Jenny Rexroad Reach New Heights 11:36

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BY TAMSIN VENN A passion for tree climbing and supportive, on-the-job training led Jenny Rexroad to her dream job as climber and crew chief at Madison Tree Care & Landscaping in Milford, Ohio, where she has worked since March 2019. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Part 1: The Value and Benefits of Pesticide Compliance 9:45

15 weeks ago9:45

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BY KATHY GLASSEY Pesticides are an essential tool in protecting plants from harmful pests, diseases and weeds. It’s crucial that those involved in the production, distribution and application of pesticides understand the importance of adhering to regulatory standards. In this article, I’ll explain why compliance isn’t just a legal requirement, but a key part to ensuring safety, environmental protection and the long-term success of your business and the industry. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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Why Does Organic Matter Matter for Trees? 11:46

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BY LUKE SCHEBERL Soil organic matter (SOM) is one of the most critical components of a healthy urban soil. While it is often a small component (<8%) of soil, it influences nearly every aspect of that soil’s ability to support tree health. Remember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org .…

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