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DANGER SERIES: HYPERTHERMIA by Jason Collins
SAGE ADVICE by Kelly May Former TCIA CEO Mark Garvin reflects on his career of political activism and business management in the tree care industry. SAVING TIME AND ROOT SYSTEMS by Jenny Cohen An air excavator can be just what you need when you're working with compacted soil, a complex root system, or need to get extra nutrients into the ground. PPE FOR HIGH HEAT by Jason Collins When summer temperatures are high and hard to escape, it's just as important to have the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for hot weather. Heat-related illness, also known as hyperthermia, can present many different symptoms. That’s why it’s important to recognize them so that the right treatment can be started immediately.
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OUTSOURCING ADMINISTRATIVE WORK by Mara Watts Handing tasks such as managing schedules, customer inquiries, and invoicing off to a third- party administrative ser- vice service can help save companies time and effort. MOVING GIANTS by Veronica Sparks Unlike traditional tree removal, relocation offers a method to preserve mature, valuable trees while accommodating urban expansion and landscape redesigns.
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