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ISSUE 8, SUMMER 2024
ArborTIMES is a fully digital publication for the tree care industry. It is produced by Edge Ahead Associates, creator of ArborEXPO, the industry’s first indoor/outdoor trade show and conference for arborists and green industry professionals. We’re connecting with experts, business owners, master trainers, and more to identify top stories and educational opportunities to deliver right to your inbox on a quarterly basis.
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TRAINING FOR AERIAL RESCUES by Ben Culbreth In a situation where an aerial rescue is needed, it can be easy to make hasty decisions — especially when that person is a friend. In one of the most danger- ous fields of work, aerial rescues are near the top of the list of the biggest challenges a tree care worker can face.
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BUYER’S GUIDE: CHIPPERS by Sarah Collie
Wood chippers make it easier to scale your business, allowing oper- ators to spend less time on cleanup, more time taking on new jobs, and even make a little extra money from waste products. However, not all wood chippers are created equal.
EDITOR’S NOTE 3 ArborTIMES editor Millicent Skiles bids farewell to the publication and welcomes new editors Amy Kent and Mara Watts.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
SAFETY TAILGATE
Check out the latest products and services offered by the best brands in the tree care industry.
In many tree care companies and or- ganizations, the spirit of training gets lost in practice.
Morbark ................................................... 17 Quest Products LLC.................................... 51 RBG, Inc.................................................. 29 SavATree ..................................................67 Sennebogen .............................................41 SingleOps ...............................................45 Tracked Lifts .............................................. 2 UP Equipment............................................11 Woodcracker ...........................................35
ArborEXPO ...............................................70 ArborSystems .......................................... 48 Bandit...................................................... 21 BIK .......................................................... 19 Branch Manager ....................................... 56 Doggett .................................................. 54 Edge Ahead Associates ............................. 68 Fanno Saw ............................................... 43 Greenworks ..............................................57
Advertiser Index
All Access................................................ 25 Almstead ................................................50 Altec .......................................................13
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