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ISSUE 14, WINTER 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 GREEN CANOPY REPORT By TJ Yurko With a new year comes a new set of challenges for urban and community foresters who continue to battle against pests, diseases, and other challenges from attacking their cities. 2026 will demand sharper surveil- lance and faster interventions to keep these pesky invaders from compromis- ing the future of our urban forests. MAINTAINING BUCKET TRUCKS THROUGH WINTER By Mara Watts Bucket trucks are some of the most advanced tools used in today’s arboriculture, and operating them safely requires much more than a working knowledge of the controls. Learn how to stay on top of preventative maintenance and detailed inspections.
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EDITOR’S NOTE 3 Winter provides the tree care industry with a chance to reflect, reset priorities, and prepare for the year ahead through renewed planning, training, and investment in people and tools.
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT
Check out the latest products and services offered by the best brands in the tree care industry.
Först. ...................................................... 45 Gene Bridges Memorial Scholarship Fund...... 46 Hummerbee............................................. 34 Leguan Lifts..............................................57 Northern Atlantic Financial.......................... 65 Quest Products LLC....................................15 RBG Inc................................................... 29 Sennebogen..............................................27 Tracked Lifts............................................... 2
ArborTIMES™............................................ 40 Ballard Truck Center....................................22 Bandit. ..................................................... 41 BIK Boom Trucks....................................... 28 CMC North America....................................17 Custom Truck One Source............................24 Doggett..................................................... 9 EZ-Ject......................................................11 Edge Ahead Associates...............................16
Advertiser Index
Almstead................................................. 63 Arbor AWARDS™....................................... 49 ArborEXPO™............................................. 66 Arbornote. ............................................... 55 ArborSystems........................................... 60
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