Planterra cares for trees and plants inside buildings like this one at the Detroit Zoo.
machines. A few examples of this in- clude stump grinders and mulchers. Does the job still require large equip- ment? They don’t have to be ruled out if you can find a creative, safe, and effective way to include them on the worksite. “We see plenty of successful jobs where larger machines stay at the roadside, while smaller units handle harder-to-access material,” Mairs said. It’s important to remember that the most successful arborists in these sit- uations are the ones who properly plan and incorporate the best and optimal equipment for the job. “It’s about being flexible, not forcing equipment into places it shouldn’t go,” Mairs concluded.
WORKING INDOORS PRESENTS UNIQUE CHALLENGES Surprisingly, tree work isn’t limited to the outdoors. In fact, tight access and spaces can go a step further — indoors. “Interior work is very different from exterior work,” said Shane Pliska, CEO of Planterra Interior Landscaping . “Site access and mobilization is very time consuming as it requires many layers of permissions and clearances for most interior facilities.” Planterra specializes in providing in- terior landscaping services — a niche that covers plants and trees inside of- fice buildings, botanical gardens, and other indoor spaces. That means the company’s arborists are facing chal- lenges that tree trimmers working out- side don’t have to consider.
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