EDITOR'S NOTE Basking in the Glow of ArborEXPO
Dear Readers,
It was wonderful meeting all of you at ArborEXPO in March. Between the exhibitor booths and education sessions, I hope you le feeling as inspired as me. My goal was to talk to as many of you as I could to discov- er what matters most to you. I can’t wait to explore all of these topics in the upcoming issues of ArborTIMES.
On the cover: Anyone doing tree work around power lines must have the right training and the right tools to do the job safely. Source: First Energy ISSUE 7, SPRING 2024
In our jam-packed spring issue, we examine the tree care industry’s shi to electric vehicles and equipment. As it turns out, the transition is a bit more complicated than ex- pected, as tree care work poses unique challenges and opportunities.
Millicent Skiles, Editor
PUBLISHER Sachin Mohan: mohan@arbortimes.org EDITOR Millicent Skiles: editor@arbortimes.org TECH DIRECTOR Richard May: info@arbortimes.org SAFETY AND TRAINING ADVISORS Jared Abrojena
Keeping with our theme of electric, we explore how drones are being used in tree care and forestry work. From safety to marketing, there are so many ways these devices can be used to sup- port businesses. We also explore the dangers of electrocution and provide gear and equipment designed to keep you safe while working along the lines. I was especially honored to interview Greg Daniels, Bartlett Tree Experts’ former president and chief operating officer. Even though he retired in 2013,
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Ed Carpenter from North American Training Solutions (left) and Millicent Skiles (right) present attendee David Kovolsky with a $500 cash prize.
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I was impressed that he still manages the organization’s acquisition efforts. That says a lot about the tree care industry, which clearly values hard-earned experience and wisdom. You can read his profile in Sage Advice, our regular column featuring the perspectives of industry veterans. We also talk about responsible spraying and why it’s so important to include these practices in any integrated pest management plan. And finally, we review import- ant marketing essentials designed to help you connect with more customers and stand out from the competition. There’s a lot to explore in tree care and we have even more issues planned to give you exactly the kind of content you’re looking for. Got a story idea you’d like to see? I encourage you to send me an email at editor@arbortimes.org . I’m still basking in the glow of ArborEXPO, but I’m also looking forward to our sum- mer issue, where we’ll explore aerial rescue, heat-related injuries, tree relocation, and more. Until then, you can check us out online at arbortimes.org .
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Yours in safety,
Millicent Skiles
Editor
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