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CHOOSING THE RIGHT HELMET FOR TREE WORK By Jenny Cohen Your helmet is more than a hard hat — it is your first line of defense against fall- ing debris, low limbs, and impact injuries. Learn how to choose, customize, and maintain the right helmet for maximum safety and performance on the job. BIG BLEED PREVENTION By Jason Collins Heat, haste, and skipped PPE can turn routine tree work into a life-threaten- ing emergency. Find out how to prevent big bleed injuries with proper gear, training, and summer safety strategies designed to keep arborists cool, prepared, and protected.
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FROM INTERN TO INDUSTRY PRO By TJ Yurko
Seasonal hires can be more than short-term help — they can become long-term assets. Learn how thoughtful re- cruiting, training, and career development can transform temporary workers into loyal team members who grow with your company.
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PLANTING TREES IN THE HEAT By Ariel Slick
TECH TALK: AI AND TREE CARE By Dane Buell Artificial intelligence is taking root in the tree
Planting trees in summer is challenging, but with the right care, it can set your tree up for success. Learn how to navigate climate, soil, water, and
care industry — enhancing diagnostics, streamlining inventories, and transform- ing both fieldwork and office operations. Discover how arborists are using AI tools to work smarter and safer. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU Got a story idea you’d like to see? Send your ideas to editor@arbortimes.org . Do you have photos of your crew in action? Send them to info@arbortimes.org. Proper techniques and PPE — hard hats, eye and hearing protection, and fall protection — are a must for photos depicting field work.
SAGE ADVICE By Katherine Gustafson mulch to give your young tree the best chance to thrive.
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• Paying It Forward and Strengthening Commu- nities • Excavator Buckets and Attachments • Compact Injection Tools And more! OUR FALL ISSUE COMING IN OCTOBER
When it comes to high-risk tree removals, Bill Burley takes safety to new heights — literally. From helicopter extractions to
industry-wide safety reform, Burley shares hard-earned lessons
on preparation and innovation.
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