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ISSUE 16, SUMMER 2026
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 tradeshow 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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GROWING SECOND CHANCES By Dane Buell
What starts as a prison garden grows into something much more signifi- cant: a pathway into arboriculture and green industry careers. For individuals preparing to reenter their communities, this program is the key to finding purpose, motivation, and stability through tree care. MICRO- VS. MACRO-INJECTIONS By Matt Smithmier Arborists are increasingly implement- ing these more precise, environmen- tally contained alternative treatments for insect control, disease prevention, and nutrient administration in the form of micro- and macro-injections. But when is each one most appro- priate — and what should arborists consider before choosing?
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EDITOR’S NOTE 3 The best arborists are rarely the ones who rely exclusively on what they learned in a classroom, nor do they disregard science in favor of instinct alone. They are the professionals who can blend the two seamlessly, creating strong, innate judgement.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Check out the latest products and services offered by the best brands in the tree care industry.
Edge Ahead Associates...............................31 EZ-Ject..................................................... 13 Gene Bridges Memorial Scholarship Fund...... 63 Hummerbee............................................. 28 Northern Atlantic Financial...........................67 Rainbow Ecoscience.................................. 23 Sennebogen.............................................. 41 Tracked Lifts............................................... 2
ArborSystems............................................ 18 ArborTIMES™............................................ 45 Ballard Truck Center................................... 60 Bandit. .....................................................47 BIK Boom Trucks....................................... 38 CMC North America....................................15 Custom Truck One Source........................... 62 Doggett.....................................................11
Advertiser Index
Almstead.................................................. 21 Arbor AWARDS™....................................... 53 ArborEXPO™............................................... 7 Arbornote. ................................................ 51
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