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SAGE ADVICE By Cindy O’Hara A third-generation arborist with over 50 years of experience, Robert Phillips reflects on his greatest achievements in the industry, from awards to equipment innovations to becoming a mentor and event speaker. SAVING THE OAKS By Alexis Faible | Rainbow Ecoscience As an essential part of North American ecosys- tems, the vitality of the mighty oaks cannot be overstated for tree care experts. However, the oak death spiral continues to put pressure on the species survival. FROM THE GROUND UP: WHEN THE WOODLOT GOES QUIET By Tchukki Andersen, BCMA, CTSP Chronic stressors, such as wind, ice storms, and fluctuating water tables rarely kill trees outright. Instead, they weaken them slowly, opening the door for something else to finish the job — red pine scale. HIDDEN HAZARDS IN THE CANOPY By Mara Watts Sometimes, dangers can pop out of a hollow of a tree or a nest in the brush, leav- ing you with a nasty bite. Animals are common sight- ings for arborists, and while they usually keep their distance, close encounters require immediate care.
AN EXPO FOR THE AGES By ArborTIMES™ As ArborEXPO™ contin- ues to grow, so too does its impact on the industry. Check out the highlights and stats from this year’s event, including the second annual Arbor Awards™ and ArborSPORTS™. LEARNING THE ROPES By TJ Yurko, ISA Certified Arborist ® (PR-5403A), ISA TRAQ, CLH As the world of climbing continues to advance within the industry, arbor- ists can choose from an ever-increasing number of options for safe and efficient access to the tree canopy.
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HOW SPECIFICATIONS ENABLE TREE CARE ESTIMATING AND
MANAGEMENT By Katie Gustafson
The ANSI A300 is ingrained as a standard and resource for the industry, but it’s more than just a bunch of jargon — it's a way to ensure that your team and your client are all on the same page. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU Got a story idea you’d like to see? Send your ideas to editor@arbortimes.org . Do you have photos of your crew in action? Send them to info@arbortimes.org. Proper techniques and PPE — hard hats, eye and hearing protection, and fall protection — are a must for photos depicting field work.
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