EDITOR'S NOTE
Growth is not always something you can see. Beneath the surface, a tree can be putting down roots, expanding its reach and building the foundation it needs to eventu- ally grow taller and stronger. Sometimes, the most meaningful growth happens long before it becomes visible. For ArborTIMES ™ , much of that growth has hap- pened in the same way. With every reader who picks up an issue, every expert who shares their knowledge, every writer who tells a story and every conversation that pushes the industry forward, we have continued to put down roots. What you see on these pages is the result of those
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On the cover: A worker from Seacoast Tree Care utilizing a skid steer with grapple during a residential tree care job. Source: Tchukki Andersen
Amy Kent, Editor
ISSUE 17, FALL 2026
connections — a publication that has grown not simply in size, but in its reach, its perspective and its commitment to the people who make tree care what it is. Since its inception, ArborTIMES ™ has been a quarterly publication that has brought our audience of arborists the latest in news, trends and vital conversations circulat- ing throughout tree care. As the industry grows, though, so must we — which is why my team and I are proud to announce that we will be growing our frequency from quarterly to bimonthly. Adding another two issues to our production ensures that we will be able to better deliver the stories, features and topics affecting arborists and tree care professionals today. Of course, this growth would not be possible for our publication without our ev- er-expanding audience, and we thank you for your continued support and enthusi- asm for ArborTIMES ™ . Our readers and experts are what keep us rooted in the tree care industry, and we pledge to continue delivering the same level of excellence while covering safety, equipment, training, business tactics and much, much more. Our growth has sprouted into audio channels as well! The Root Zone has hit podcast streamers, with host Korey Conry leading the conversations. Featured on our first epi- sodes are esteemed guests such as Cortland Johnson of Nexus Tree Solutions, Warren Ackley of Utility Tree Service and and qualified trainer, Kristoffer Rasmussen, CTSP. This podcast takes the topics we touch on in our magazine and offers a more in- depth, personal perspective from the arborists on the ground and in the trees. It is the perfect soundtrack for your workday while traveling between sites or catching up on emails back at the office. Be sure to read more from Korey and the greatest moments he has had while recording. As always, if you have topics you would like to see appear in ArborTIMES ™ or any of our affiliate media verticals, we encourage you to reach out to the editorial team. We are always looking for new writers, guests and stories that best represent this esteemed profession. In the following pages, please enjoy the final features of 2026, and be sure to sub- scribe at arbortimes.org/subscribe to be among the first to read all our upcoming issues.
PUBLISHER Sachin Mohan: mohan@arbortimes.org EDITOR Amy Kent: editor@arbortimes.org ASSOCIATE EDITOR Mara Watts: mara@arbortimes.org ART/TECH DIRECTOR Richard May: info@arbortimes.org TIMES ARBORIST Tchukki Andsersen, BCMA, CTSP tandersen@arbortimes.org SAFETY AND TRAINING ADVISORS Jared Abrojena Bob Lehman Korey Conry Aaron Dickinson Robert Phillips SENIOR ADVISORS Dane Buell Mark Garvin PRODUCED BY EDGE AHEAD ASSOCIATES For editorial and advertising inquiries: 1 Store Hill Rd, PO BOX # 334 Old Westbury, NY 11568 Tel. (516) 399-2627 Email: mohan@arbortimes.org Web: arbortimes.org No part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent of the publisher. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions that may occur. All uncredited photography is either supplied or sourced from a stock image bank or is public domain.
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Stay grounded,
Amy Kent
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