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ISSUE 15, SPRING 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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THE SEVEN MOST DIFFICULT TREE SPECIES TO MANAGE By Ben Culbreth While every tree has its unique challenges, there are some species that are simply more difficult to work with than others. Structure, origin, climate, and susceptibility to pests or diseases are just a few of the factors that have placed these species on the list of most challenging.
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TREE CARE IN TIGHT SPACES By Jenny Cohen
Space is a luxury in tree care — and one you aren’t always afforded. Jobs that have little maneuverability oen require creative solutions, both in technique and equipment. Learn how to prune, cut, and treat trees without damaging nearby structures using special attachments and tactics as recommended by industry experts.
EDITOR’S NOTE 3 Common sense is easy to preach but can be difficult to teach. When your crew consists of a variety of demographics, what comes naturally to some may not be typical practice to others.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Check out the latest products and services offered by the best brands in the tree care industry.
Gene Bridges Memorial Scholarship Fund ..... 48 Hummerbee ............................................ 28 Leguan Lifts............................................. 69 Northern Atlantic Financial ..........................74 Quest Products LLC.................................... 14 Rainbow Ecoscience.................................. 63 RBG Inc................................................... 23 Sennebogen .............................................37 Tracked Lifts .............................................. 2
ArborTIMES™ ........................................... 38 Ballard Truck Center .................................. 20 Bandit...................................................... 21 BIK Boom Trucks .......................................51 CMC North America ...................................15 Custom Truck One Source ...........................22 Doggett ....................................................9 EZ-Ject .....................................................11 Edge Ahead Associates ..............................31
Advertiser Index
Almstead .................................................61 Arbor AWARDS™....................................... 53 Altec .......................................................47 Arbornote.................................................67 ArborSystems ...........................................57
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