Editor’s Note Dear readers,
We’ve come full circle—the summer issue marks one year since the team here launched ArborTIMES . We created this digital magazine as a sister to ArborEXPO, to maintain a connection between events and to keep you up to date on tree care busi- ness, safety and equipment news.
On the cover: Adding a stump grinder to your business can be an incredible asset for companies of all sizes. Photo courtesy of Morbark.
ISSUE 4, SUMMER 2023
One year in, and it’s with mixed emotions that I write this goodbye letter as the editor. I was flattered to be asked to start this publication from scratch, and I had a good deal of fun coming up with topics and working with subject-matter experts. However, it’s time for me to move on to other opportunities. I’m thrilled to pass the baton to the new editor, Millicent Skiles. The future of ArborTIMES is in good hands.
PUBLISHER Sachin Mohan: Mohan@ArborTimes.org EDITOR Emily W. Duane: editor@ArborTimes.org INCOMING EDITOR Millicent Skiles: editor@ArborTimes.org TECH DIRECTOR Richard May: info@ArborTimes.org SAFETY AND TRAINING ADVISORS Ken Palmer Jared Abrojena SENIOR ADVISORS Dane Buell Mark Garvin PRODUCED BY EDGE AHEAD ASSOCIATES For editorial and advertising inquiries: 1 Store Hill Rd, PO BOX # 334 Old Westbury, NY 11568 Tel. (516) 399-2627 Email: Mohan@ArborTimes.org Web: ArborTimes.org No part of this publication may be reproduced without written consent of the publisher. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the publisher cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions that may occur. All uncredited photography is either supplied or sourced from a stock image bank.
In safety,
Emily W. Duane
I am so excited to join the ArborTIMES team and explore the topics and issues that are important to you. When Emily offered me a choice of topics for my first article, I knew I had to write about on-the-job bathroom solutions. I mean, who hasn’t wondered about that? This article represents the kind of stories I love to write: the ones that satisfy my curiosity and provide me with useful information. Give it a read and let me know what you think.
A little about me. I began my career as a scrappy newspaper reporter in San Fran- cisco. My favorite assignment was profiling the 13 underdog mayoral candidates in that year’s election. Since then, I’ve written about government, law, education, parenting, social issues, mental health, neuroscience, architecture, gardening, life- style. Basically, whatever I’m curious about. A move to a new house on a hillside prompted my interest in horticulture. I failed to tame that damn yard so many times that I ended up enrolling in my local Master Gar- dener program out of pure rage. It wasn’t long before I became enamored with pruning. I truly love the science and art of it. As a member of the pruning guild, I volunteered in school gardens and “invested” far too much money in ladders, saws and clippers. Of course, this doesn’t make me a professional arborist or tree care expert, just someone who appreciates the work you do. Ultimately, what I know best are people and their stories. As editor of ArborTIMES , most of my work will be conducted behind the scenes, researching the industry and planning for future issues. However, I do plan to write for every issue and would love to hear from you: what are you curious about?
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Millicent Skiles
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