Rooted in Data How AI is Transforming Tree Care By Dane Buell
For office-based teams in the tree care industry, the benefits of artificial intel- ligence (AI) are becoming increasing- ly clear. From generating marketing content and managing social media to streamlining scheduling and crew lo- gistics, many management platforms are now integrating AI features to boost efficiency. But these administrative applications are only the beginning — AI is taking root far beyond the office, transforming how arborists diagnose, assess, and care for trees in the field. AI FOR THE OFFICE-FACING TEAM AI refers to the ability of machines to perform a task that typically requires human intelligence and finesse. Today, it takes on various forms and func- tionalities. Personally, my first interac- tion with AI was using it to compose
meeting minutes — a fairly simple yet time-consuming task, especially for more in-depth conversations. Admit- tedly, ChatGPT does an amazing job with this, but it has quickly become advanced enough that it can also com- pose letters and articles and even refine them based on your specific inputs. As an example, I decided to give ChatGPT a sample assignment. Here was my exact prompt: “Compose an article on why you should invest in tree care in New England.”
And here’s what the AI service submitted:
Invest in Tree Care in New England!
Enhance your property’s value, improve air quality, and prevent costly damage by prioritizing tree care. Well-maintained trees not only beautify our landscapes
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