TCI Magazine has upgraded its audio options so you can now listen to your favorite arboriculture articles on the go! Discover the latest in technology, techniques and best practices for climbing, rigging, gear and more, all while on the go. If it impacts our industry, we’ve got it covered in an all-new, easy-to-listen-to format.
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The Creative Independent (TCI) is a growing resource of emotional and practical guidance for all types of artists. TCI Transmissions offers an auditory taste of TCI—each Transmission will be an experimental soundscape of collected ideas, voices, and other snippets to help you think, create, and expand.
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The tree care industry has stories and knowledge just waiting to be explored. We’ll have a variety of expert guests and innovators from all corners of the industry sharing their stories and extensive knowledge on our show.
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This podcast is designed for apartment building owners. Please join me while I go over things that can help make the investment more successful.
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Ian and C.T. review two movies every two weeks, picking a central theme for the films.
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It’s hard to balance a full-time job with passion projects. Join Minnie, President of Transcription Certification Institute, as she interviews guests who are managing their own entrepreneurial venture leaving their regular 9 to 5 job. If you have a side hustle, want to start your work from home project, or just want to hear some great career advice, this is the podcast for you.
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An Introduction to Supplemental Tree-Support Systems, Part 2: How to Cable, and the Tools We Use to Make It Happen
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BY ANDY JONES, CTSP, AND NICK GREENWOOD, CTSP In Part 1 of this series, we discussed the need for supplemental support systems and the reasons we rely on cabling systems to serve as solutions for many structural vulnerabilities. In this article, we will cover some needed clarifications regarding the new A300-2023 as it applies to cabling. We then w…
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BY CHARLIE WHITE I was attending a recent ISA event and overheard a young climber seeking advice about doing the gnarly stuff in tree work. The response was well intended and does have a bit of truth: “It’s easier with people you trust.” Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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Safety Update: The Role of Age in Fatal Incidents
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BY JOHN BALL, PH.D., BCMA, CTSP They came from tree crews of the largest tree care companies in the United States. They worked alone as the sole proprietor of their own companies. They performed line-clearance work along overhead power lines, pruned trees in residential backyards and removed trees in city parks. They worked for companies with words…
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Accreditation Guides Growth for New Life Arboricultural Services
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BY PATRICIA CHAUDOIN Tim Scherpenisse, owner of New Life Arboricultural Services based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is adamant about maintaining a slow and steady rate of growth within his company. “We’re always growing and looking for the next legacy client, but if the opportunity does not align with our core values, we pass,” he notes, adding, “For…
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Storm-Damage Cleanup – A Greater Hazard
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BY STEVEN F. PREGLER In a recent article I read, an 18-year-old was killed by a falling tree while cleaning up storm damage. How tragic! Injuries and death can happen to anyone. They happen to homeowners and professionals alike. We read about them each month in the “Accident Briefs” of this magazine. How many incidents never get reported and become…
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Funding the Transition to Green Fleets
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BY MARK E. BATTERSBY It’s no secret that many tree care businesses are adding electric or zero-emission vehicles to their fleets. Chipper and bucket trucks, vans, dump trucks – just about every commercial vehicle has an electric option. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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Storm Response: The Silver Lining to an Emotional Time
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BY PATRICIA CHAUDOIN For David Raines, owner of Raines Tree Care in Bentonville, Arkansas – a TCIA member company since 2015 – the morning of May 26 started out like any other Sunday, until he saw the stream of text messages from family and friends asking if he was OK. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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TCI EXPO Makes Its Mark: Past Attendees and Exhibitors Share Their Stories
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BY TRACEY MILLER For many attendees, TCI EXPO is not just an event; it’s a pilgrimage for tree care professionals, a place to meet new friends and reunite with old ones. The industry is growing and changing rapidly, and many companies bring their whole teams each year. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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Fall Protection and Rescue Plans for Nontraditional Job Sites – Case Studies
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BY RUDY RUTEMILLER, TIMOTHY M. WALSH, CTSP, and JEREMY LEWIS In November 2023, at TCI EXPO in St. Louis, Missouri, we three authors presented two case studies where The Davey Tree Expert Company and Petzl worked congruently to find safe and compliant work-positioning solutions for crews on unique and nontraditional work sites. Rember to subscribe t…
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Heartwood and Heart Rot, Part II: Heart Rot – Is It Serious?
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BY CHRISTOPHER J. LULEY, PH.D., AND KEVIN T. SMITH, PH.D. Part 1 of this two-part series, “Heartwood and Heart Rot, Part 1: Are They Important to Arborists?” ran in the May 2023 issue of TCI Magazine. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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Vectors: One System for Putting Less Stress on the Tree and Climber
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BY ANTHONY TRESSELT, CTSP As with any technical undertaking, there are various ways to mitigate or dissipate force in our rigging systems. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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Kristoffer Rasmussen: “CTSP Is My Most Valuable Credential”
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BY ARABELLA ARDEN “CTSP, it’s who I am,” states Kristoffer Rasmussen, TCIA Accreditation auditor and the owner of arboriststrong.com, a tree care safety consulting company based in Azle, Texas. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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BY JEFF INMAN JR., CTSP Do you think about weights when rigging, or just tie stuff on and proceed to cutting? Are you someone who spends time factoring in angles, vectors and the system that needs to be built for the task ahead, or are you just throwing a rope up there and hoping for the best? Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.…
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SO YOU BOUGHT A GRAPPLE SAW, NOW WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THAT WOOD
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BY TAMSIN VENN “Getting the tree down is no longer the problem, managing the wood waste is. ‘Now what do I do with all this volume?’ Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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A Glimpse at Biochar Options from “The Biochar Handbook”
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BY KELPIE WILSON The following is an excerpt from Kelpie Wilson’s new book, “The Biochar Handbook” (Chelsea Green Publishing June 2024), and is printed with permission from the publisher. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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BY TAMSIN VENN In February 2024, The Davey Tree Expert Company fired up its new biochar facility in East Dundee, Illinois. The facility recycles wood waste from its many client properties in the Chicago area and turns it into an environmentally friendly soil additive, biochar. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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ANSI A300, Clause 5, Expands Use of Mechanical Pruning
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BY GEOFF KEMPTER Revisions to ANSI A300 standards often reflect emerging research or attempts to balance tree health with economics and safety. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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An Introduction to Supplemental Tree-Support Systems, Part 1: The Need for Supplemental Support
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BY ANDY JONES, CTSP, AND NICK GREENWOOD, CTSP At TCI EXPO ’23 in St. Louis, Missouri, we hosted a training on the show floor called “Cabling Made Easy.” With the assist of our training partner, Thomas Paine, CTSP, we demonstrated our preferred method of cable installation and attempted to explain the merits of this method. Rember to subscribe to TC…
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Mad For Mulches: Single-Species Mulches Can Provide Many Benefits
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BY GLYNN C. PERCIVAL, PH.D. The benefits of a woodchip mulch layer over the root system of a tree are now widely recognized. These include conservation of soil moisture to reduce the detrimental effects of drought and weed suppression, and, as the mulch layer is degraded, the nutrients released provide a valuable organic fertilizer. Rember to subsc…
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BY HANS J. TIELMANN III, CTSP As a New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert, TCIA Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) and TCIA Qualified Trainer, I have witnessed the profound impact that technological advancements have had on the tree care industry. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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Selecting One Implement for a Compact Loader or Skid Steer
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BY RICK HOWLAND It’s become a given. Compact loaders and mini skid steers are a godsend for the tree care industry. They come in several configurations – ride in or on, stand on, perhaps articulated, wheeled or tracked. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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In a Diverse Workforce, Building Confidence Is Key
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By TAMSIN VENN As health & safety manager, Josue Palacios oversees the safety training of a largely Hispanic workforce at Rancho Tree Service, a six-year TCIA member company headquartered in Bakersfield, California. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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Part 8, Chapter 6: Safety Standards
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BY JOHN BALL, PH.D., BCMA, CTSP Arborists work within an array of regulations, standards and policies. The foundation for these is the federal Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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BY KARSTEN FOERSTER In the various recreational climbing disciplines, you will often hear risk or hazards categorized in two ways: “subjective” and “objective.” Acknowledging and categorizing these different hazards can help us choose the most effective path for mitigation or remedy. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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BY JEFF JEPSON The following is an excerpt from the newly revised “The Tree Climber’s Companion,” by Jeff Jepson. This excerpt, mostly new content from Part 1 of the revision, was adapted for TCI Magazine by Jeff Jepson. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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Demand Growing for Insulated Compact Lifts
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BY RICK HOWLAND While there may be a slew of reasons for it, one thing seems certain: demand for insulated compact lifts in tree care is growing. In this article, we look at what is driving the increase in demand for insulated models, some of the equipment that is available and its features and benefits. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visit…
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Well What to Do When Things Go Wrong in Tree Climbing
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BY MIKE TILFORD, CTSP, AND RYAN TORCICOLLO, CTSP We all like to talk about, or at least think about, how we are the picture of perfection when it comes to tree work. However, once we really make a mess of the simplest task – maybe involving a throw line at a 25-foot union – we quickly abandon our delusions of grandeur. Rember to subscribe to TCI Ma…
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BY JEFF INMAN JR., CTSP Back in November 2023, at TCI EXPO in St. Louis, Missouri, I gave a presentation titled “The One Thing to Rule Them All.” The premise of the presentation was based upon finding one thing we can focus on in our day-to-day work to help with our longevity in the industry, to make sound decisions on the job site and to prevent a…
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BY LAWRENCE SCHULTZ When it comes to teaching climbing in the tree care industry, we need to focus more on strategy and efficiency. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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Part 7, Chapter 5: Emergency Response and Aerial Rescue
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BY JOHN BALL, PH.D., BCMA, CTSP Contact with electrical current is the third-leading source of fatal incidents among arborists. About three-quarters of these incidents are aloft, either to a climber or aerial device operator. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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Justifying Two Climbers on Takedowns
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BY JIM KASPER Justin Donahue, owner of Donahue Arborists in Honolulu, Hawaii, seasoned International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) competitor and a veteran tree worker with more than 30 years in the industry, talks from a place of experience. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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The Dunning-Kruger Effect and Educating Clients
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BY JOHN BALL, PH.D., BCMA, CTSP Everyone providing pruning or removal quotes has come across this situation. You pull up to the next appointment at a house in a well-wooded neighborhood. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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Improving Safety Culture in the Tree Care Industry
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BY ANDREA SIMONIN The tree care industry faces many challenges regarding safety. From working at heights to working around power lines, and from using heavy machinery and chain saws to driving, tree care workers are involved daily in many high-risk activities. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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BY TIM AYERS, CUSP Everyone has become familiar with the term PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) over the past few years. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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TCIA Presents Safety Awards for 2023 Operations
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COMPILED By Peter Gerstenberger TCIA annually presents safety awards recognizing individual and/or team actions that may have prevented an injury or saved a life, and for company programs or directives aimed at improving safety. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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Compiled by Peter Gerstenberger While it requires making some assumptions, recent fatality data indicates the rate of on-the-job deaths in the tree care industry may be as much as 11 times those of other industries. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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BY SCOTT JAMIESON One bright summer day, I was headed to the Baltimore area for a strategic planning session with my executive team. As the plane was on final approach, my pager went off. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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Part 6: Work Practices Near an Electrical Hazard
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BY JOHN BALL, PH.D., BCMA, CTSP P art 1 of Chapter 4, Safe Work Practices (TCI Magazine, March 2024), covered the job hazard analysis (JHA), work plan and job briefing. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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Your Toughest Climb Might Be Into the Driver’s Seat
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BY KOREY CONRY, CTSP A tree worker’s guide to arriving safely to the job (while driving) Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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BY AUGUST HOPPE August Hoppe gave the following address after being sworn in as chair of the TCIA Board of Directors during the Association’s annual business meeting, held February 12, 2024, during Winter Management Conference ’24 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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9 Self-Care Tips for Work-from-Home Moms
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Struggling to find the perfect balance between work and family? Our audio blog has you covered with nine practical self-care tips designed specifically for work-from-home moms. Listen now!Av The Transcription Certification Institute Podcast
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A Tech-School Student’s Experience in Career Discovery
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BY Ray Budd Technical-education schools, such as Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School in Essex, Massachusetts, are training students with the skills needed to open doors into a career in arboriculture. I am one of these students. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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EHAP Revision Series, Part 5: Work Practices Near Utility Conductors: Different Categories of Tree Workers
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BY JOHN BALL, PH.D., BCMA, CTSP Note: The following article includes the proposed changes to “Section 3, Electrical Hazard” of the ANSI Z133 safety standard. This next Z edition will be published during 2024, and these “Electrical Level” categories will be subject to change. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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Producing Utility Arborists: Changing the Industry, Changing Lives
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BY LISA BLUMENTHAL “Before this class, I was a drug addict with nothing; a rough past, nothing in my future, no direction. This gave me something that’s positive. I’m undeniably grateful for everything,” says Terissa, a convicted felon. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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Women in Tree Care and DEI Are Part of the Fabric of TCIA
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BY SUSAN DIPIETRO A grassroots event took place at TCI EXPO ’17 in Baltimore, Maryland. Led by TCIA members, a group of women and others came together in a way that wasn’t as prevalent then as it is now, and the first TCIA Women in Tree Care Forum came to life. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.…
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WITC Scholarship Winners: No Holds Barred for Amber Lloyd and Margaret Gardner
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BY Don Staruk with Erin (Demers) Aaron TCIA offers two $1,000 scholarships annually for travel and related expenses for women in the industry to attend TCI EXPO and take part in the Women in Tree Care (WITC) Pre-Conference Workshop held there. The opportunity has garnered great interest in the past, and this year was no different. Rember to subscri…
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Breaking Through the Tree Canopy with Nicole Benjamin
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BY TAMSIN VENN One community in tree care work is increasing, and that would be the league of extraordinary women. “It’s definitely growing, we’re not so much an outlier anymore. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a boys’ club, but at the same time it’s not weird to just be with all guys,” says Nicole Benjamin, tree climber, math minor, business own…
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Building a Solid Arboriculture Foundation at Bristol Aggie
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BY ANDY FELIX I own a successful tree company near the north end of Bristol County in southeastern Massachusetts. My interest in Bristol County Agricultural High School peaked with the arrival of one of their graduates at our company. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.Av TCI Magazine
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Jordan Tielmann: Reshaping and Elevating the Role of Women, One Lift at a Time
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BY Rick Howland Jordan Tielmann says the tree care industry has not only become more open and welcoming toward women in recent years, but she also stresses that being part of the industry is not limited to field operations. Translation: There are a lot more opportunities for women in the industry than meet the eye. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazi…
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From Debt to Wealth: A Journey through Financial Transformation with Deacon
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Ready to supercharge your financial journey? Join us on the podcast as Deacon Hayes, renowned personal finance expert, delves into the nitty-gritty of financial planning. Learn how to manage your money effectively, pay off debts, and discover lucrative side hustles. Your wallet will thank you! Listen Now!…
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