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TCI Magazine Audio Edition

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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9:00

Working From the Hook

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/11/03

BY MARK CHISHOLM, CTSPWhenever I am asked to speak about working with cranes, I always start by discussing the accidents that are happening. This is the foundation for what we should all craft our practices around in order to ultimately avoid the problems others have had. What slings to use, how to attach them, where to make the cut, what cut to use and so on should be derived by the overarching desire to work safely above all else. And sacrificing safety for time will ultimately cost you way...

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8:18

Mark Chisholm: Competitor, Trainer, Ambassador

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/11/01

BY JIM KASPERIn an issue dedicated to the “legends” of the industry, there’s no avoiding the name Mark Chisholm. His official tree-climbing career began more than 40 years ago, at age 12, helping with his dad’s business on weekends. He was making money rigging out trees before many in this industry today were born. But don’t let that fool you. “I could outclimb my 26-year-old world-championship self today,” he says. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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11:03

An Arborist’s Companion: Jeff Jepson on Climbing,...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/11/01

BY ANDY JONES, CTSPEight years ago, my best friend and now business partner gave me a copy of “Knots at Work” for my birthday. This gift came just a month into my journey into the captivating world of tree work. As an aspiring climber, I devoured the book and committed many of its pages to memory. Jeff Jepson’s straightforward style and no-nonsense explanations resonated with me like the work of few other writers had. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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13:21

Donald F. Blair – Oak Man, Historian, Legendary Mentor

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/11/01

BY CHRIS GIRARDWebster’s New World Dictionary’s definition of a mentor is the following: 1. A wise advisor 2. A teacher or coach. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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9:34

Dr. John Ball – Scaring You Straight

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/11/01

BY MICHAEL ROCHE, CTSPWhen you walk out from a safety lecture by Dr. John Ball, you definitely feel better informed, but it’s also likely you feel a little unnerved. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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1:51

What Makes Someone a Legend?

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/11/01

By DON STARUK, EDITORWhen we recognize a person as a legend, typically it is an honor we confer because of that person’s achievement or their impact on us personally. TCI Magazine staff surveyed some key industry contacts as well as fellow TCIA employees, asking for nominations for a new “Legends” feature. Our staff ranked the dozens of suggestions received, and six people were selected to profile in this issue. We then invited fellow arborists to write their profiles. Rember to subscri...

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25:58

Powering the Transition to Battery OPE

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/11/01

BY ANDY JONES, CTSPLast November in a TCI EXPO ’23 presentation, I explored the merits of battery-powered outdoor power equipment (OPE) and posed the question: Is it time to seriously consider transitioning to battery-operated tools? Initially, the Rooted Arbor Care team and I had modest expectations regarding the performance of battery products, but after a full year of rigorous field testing, we were pleasantly surprised by the advancements in technology. Rember to subscribe to TCI Ma...

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8:38

Sharon Lilly – Educating the Industry

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/11/01

BY ALEX JULIUS, BCMAFor many, the transition from a job to a career in arboriculture starts with the purchase of the “ISA Arborist Certification Study Guide.” And when making that leap, it feels even more official when that certificate comes in the mail saying you’re now an ISA Certified Arborist. But, as with anything, someone was behind the scenes, leading the effort, and that someone was Sharon Lilly. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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11:07

Dr. Thomas Smiley: “Trees Make Me Happy”

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/11/01

BY W. JIM CORTESE, BCMAAlex Shigo, father of modern arboriculture, burst on the arboricultural scene in the early 1980s with his theory of compartmentalization of decay in trees, CODIT. With this he changed our collective thinking about trees. He created a revolution in our field of arboriculture. That revolution is continuing today with new generations of researchers helping create new knowledge of trees and moving the bar ever forward. Dr. Thomas Smiley is one of these folks. Rember to subs...

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15:01

An Introduction to Supplemental Tree-Support Systems,...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/10/09

BY ANDY JONES, CTSP, AND NICK GREENWOOD, CTSP In Part 2 of this series, we explored the deployment of steel and dynamic cable systems as risk-mitigation solutions for damaged trees or those with mechanical vulnerabilities. In Part 3, we will focus on another primary method of supplemental support: bracing. We also will touch briefly on guying and propping. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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7:46

Staunch TCIA Member – Actually, One of His Trees –...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/10/08

BY RICK HOWLANDEver wonder about that large, sturdy, fully grown tree standing as a centerpiece amid the show booths, equipment and convention goers at TCI EXPO? Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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17:21

Wood-Decay Fungi, Part 2: Identifying Important Species

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/10/07

BY CHELSI ABBOTT, MSCIn this article, we’ll look at which characteristics help identify some of the fungi that can create hazardous trees for arborists. We’ll also look at fungal management and managing client expectations for trees with wood-decay rot. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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7:28

Ten Warning Signs That Burnout Looms Ahead

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/10/03

BY JULIE BEE You knew it from the beginning – being an entrepreneur is no walk in the park. Hard work, hustle and the occasional all-nighter come with the territory. But if “up to your eyeballs” has become your everyday reality, you’re headed for trouble. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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13:17

Mentoring the New Generation

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/10/02

BY SYDNEY HUDZINSKIMy start in this industry was rough. The first three months were a struggle. They were mentally, physically and emotionally draining. I remember white knuckling the steering wheel on my way home, wondering if I could do this job. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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7:05

Accredited Higher Ground Tree Care Lives Up to Its Name

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/10/01

BY PATRICIA CHAUDOINTaking the high road in his business practices is something Matt Hogarth, owner of Higher Ground Tree Care – an accredited, nine-year TCIA member company based in Granger, Indiana – holds dearly as one of his core values. “Our secret sauce is, we’re going to serve every customer well even if it’s to our detriment – even that cantankerous, high-maintenance customer,” he says. “That’s why our word-of-mouth advertising is huge, and growing.” Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazin...

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14:12

Who Needs a Crane When You Can Rig?

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/10/01

BY CHRIS GIRARD, CTSP I'm sure every tree worker has run into a case when you get a phone call to come in and remove a hazardous tree after construction has just been finished on a building site. Of course, it would have been so much easier and safer if the contractor had just called you beforehand. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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9:17

On the Main Stage: Fresh Perspectives at TCI EXPO ’24...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/10/01

BY TRACEY MILLER This year at TCI EXPO, taking place November 7-9 in Baltimore, Maryland, attendees with an All-Access Pass will have exclusive access to engaging and educational Main Stage Sessions. These sessions will feature speakers offering fresh perspectives and invaluable insights tailored to tree care professionals. Here’s a glimpse of the topics they’ll be covering. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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7:34

Waco Boom: Setting the Global Standard for Fiberglass...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/10/01

BY PATRICIA CHAUDOINFrom the Americas to Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, Waco Boom Manufacturing LLC has built a solid reputation in what company sales director Geoff Abel calls a “niche market” for filament-wound, insulated fiberglass booms. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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16:35

The Six-Step Felling Plan

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/10/01

BY REBECCA SEIBEL, BCMA, CTSPThe Six-Step Felling Plan is a checklist you and the people who work alongside you can apply to every tree-felling operation. It’s also a training tool. Employees who have achieved basic chain-saw safer-operator skills and who are prepared to do more can follow this. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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11:46

Generating High-Value Leads Through Exceptional...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2024/09/12

BY MASON BRANDENBERGER, CTSPRunning a successful tree care company requires more than just technical expertise and a solid work ethic. Rember to subscribe to TCI Magazine by visiting tcimag.tcia.org.

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