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STOPPING THE BLEED By Cindy O’Hara Big bleeds are always a risk when working around sharp machinery and at significant heights, so when an accident happens, every crew needs to know how to respond and treat the patient quickly and effectively. LOWER THE LOAD By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP Both skid steers and grap- ple trucks are implemental in clean-up for jobsites, but their practicality wavers once the machines start to tip. This article presents three crucial tips for main- taining stability and safety in both skid steers and grapple trucks.
DIGGING DEEPER WITH THE ROOT ZONE PODCAST By Mara Watts Introducing The Root Zone, the new ArborTIMES™ podcast. Hosted by training expert and arborist Korey Conry, the show brings industry professionals together to discuss the biggest topics in tree care. SETTING UP DROP ZONES IN TREE CARE By Dane Buell Placing drop zone cones may come as an after- thought in the face of more complex tasks on a tree care jobsite, but these orange beacons are more than just a checkmark on a Z133 compliance list.
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RAISING THE BAR By Amy Kent
HOT DAYS, STRESSED TREES By Benjamin Culbreth Heat- and drought-
The time has come again for arborists and tree care companies to submit their most shining achievements for a chance to win the honor of an Arbor AWARD. Read about what the award represents to previous winners and their advice for future applicants.
stressed trees can remain vulnerable to structural issues, pests, and disease long after temperatures cool, making year-round watering and soil care essential.
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SAGE ADVICE: TOM DUNLAP By Cindy O’Hara
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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.
After more than 50 years in arboriculture, Tom Dunlap reflects on the evolution of climbing techniques, the impact of technology on the industry, and his lifelong mission to protect both the trees he loves and the people who care for them.
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