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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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13:32

Using SPSD to Hone Your Diagnostic and Management...

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2025/11/10

BY MICHAEL J. RAUPP, PH.D., AND PAULA M. SHREWSBURY, PH.D. In Part 1 of this article (TCI Magazine, October 2025), we introduced four foundational elements useful in diagnosing problems with trees and shrubs, represented by the acronym SPSD, and discussed the first “S,” which stands for “site,” and the “P,” which stands for “plant.” In part 2, we’ll discuss the second “S,” which stands for the “symptoms.” Knowledge of signs and damage symptoms is a powerful tool in making an accurate diagnosi...

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9:28

TCIA Welcomes New Leader for Advocacy

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/11/01

BY PETER GERSTENBERGER The Tree Care Industry Association in August welcomed George Strout as its Strout will lead TCIA’s efforts to mobilize tree care professionals across the country in support of smart policy and industry advancement. With more than a decade of experience in grassroots organizing, legislative strategy and PAC (political action committee) engagement, Strout brings a deep understanding of how to activate stakeholders and influence decision-makers. Remember to get your...

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5:15

CTSP Credential Shows a Commitment to Safety and the...

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2025/11/01

BY TAMSIN VENN Rare is the employer who does everything he or she can to help an employee secure their next job. But that was the case with Daniel Miraval, BCMA, and Brianna White, ISA Certified Arborist, co-owners of Emerald Tree Care LLC, a 14-year TCIA member company in Roselle, Illinois, when they sent Anthony Santisi, who had been with them for three years, off to his new job at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by c...

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4:35

“The Informed Gardener” and “The Informed Gardener –...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/10/21

REVIEWED BY STEVEN F. PREGLER These two books were written by Linda Chalker-Scott, former urban horticulture extension specialist and a professor in the Department of Horticulture at Washington State University Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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4:36

DOL Self-Audit Programs See Expansion and...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/10/20

BY BAILEY GRAVES In July 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced it reinstated and updated self-audit programs run by its agencies, including the reimplementation of the Wage and Hour Division’s Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) Program and expansions to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s On-Site Consultation and Voluntary Protection Programs. The efforts to update some programs follow legislation introduced earlier this year intended to codify Volun...

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3:42

Tariffs and Tree Care Equipment

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/10/17

BY AUSTIN BONNEMA As a TCIA Board member and a long-time industry participant, I’ve seen plenty of challenges come and go, but few have been as persistent and unpredictable as tariffs. For those of us involved in equipment manufacturing or purchasing, the ongoing shifts in global trade policy are more than headlines – they’re real issues that affect our businesses and bottom lines Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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6:25

Help! How to Attract and Retain Reliable and...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/10/16

BY BRIAN FAIN, P&C, L&H Day in and day out, I have conversations with many of my clients expressing their frustrations on how to hire and retain reliable, qualified employees. I am sure you will agree that this is one of the more, if not the most, difficult aspects of your business. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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6:53

Lost in Translation: Avoiding the Pitfalls of the...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/10/15

BY KATE ZABRISKIE Ever had that moment when a project seemed crystal clear during a meeting, only to find out weeks later that everyone had completely different interpretations? It’s like playing a grown-up version of the game “telephone,” where what starts as “We need this done by the end of the week” ends up as “We’ll get to it when we can.” Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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9:25

Cultivating Culture & Retention

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2025/10/14

BY BETHANY KEMPPAINEN, CTSP Arboriculture often requires physically and mentally demanding effort, constant attention to risk, complex logistics and care for challenging clientele. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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Hand Snipping as Opposed to Shearing

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/10/13

BY DAVID M. ANDERSON For many years, shears have been the popular choice for trimming shrubs. Whether performed by a homeowner, a landscaper or an arborist, shearing is faster and easier, and it seems like the logical choice. The problem with electric shears is, if they are used too often or too aggressively, they can harm plants. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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12:38

What “Safety Differently” Means for the Crews in the...

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2025/10/07

BY TIM WALSH, CTSP In the tree care industry, safety is everything. From the moment a chain saw roars to life or a climber ascends into the canopy, risk is ever present. For decades, safety programs have focused on controlling that risk through policies, checklists and training modules. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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8:46

Still on Mission: Some Things Change, Some Things...

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2025/10/06

BY ANDY JONES, CTSP Every September, tree care professionals across the country load up their gear, shut down their regular schedules and head to a national or state veterans cemetery – not for work, but to serve. It’s called Saluting Branches, and it’s become the largest single-day volunteer event in the arboriculture industry. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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10:30

Learn More Than the Ropes With TCI EXPO ’25 Training...

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2025/10/02

BY TIM BARTELT TCI EXPO is a great opportunity to peruse exhibitors’ booths and check out their latest equipment innovations or earn CEUs in educational seminars. It also is a great opportunity to demo equipment, get hands-on experience or learn a new, practical skill under the tutelage of top experts in their field. In this article, we’ll highlight three of the latter opportunities available on the show floor and in the Demo Dome, the former football stadium turned arborist playground, durin...

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13:19

Using SPSD to Hone Your Diagnostic and Management...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/10/01

BY MICHAEL J. RAUPP, PH.D., AND PAULA M. SHREWSBURY, PH.D. At TCI EXPO ’24 in Baltimore, Maryland, we conducted a Pre-Conference workshop entitled Plant Health Care Pathways. This tripartite workshop included sessions on honing diagnostic and management skills, tree nutrition and soil management and pruning by the ANSI 300 standard. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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6:18

New Tools Help Make the Most of Your TCI EXPO '25...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/10/01

BY TRACEY MILLER Each year, TCI EXPO grows, evolves and delivers new opportunities for tree care professionals to learn, connect and discover the tools and strategies they need to succeed. Whether you’re coming to explore equipment, build your network or sharpen your business skills, this year’s event has been designed with one goal in mind: to help you maximize your time and walk away with real value for your company and career. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clic...

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8:33

BIK Boom Trucks: Lifting Up the Tree Care Industry

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/10/01

BY TIM BARTELT With its strong focus on the customer, safety and training, BIK Boom Trucks has become a household name for trucks and knuckle- boom cranes in the tree care industry. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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9:26

Insurance Concerns for the Tree Care Industry

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/10/01

BY DUSTIN MEYERS, TRAQ The following was originally submitted as a letter to the TCI Magazine editor. I have dedicated my professional life to tree care. For more than 20 years as a TCIA member and an ISA TRAQ arborist, I have watched this industry evolve from ropes and bucket trucks to knuckle-boom cranes, tracked lifts and highly mechanized, safety-first operations. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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5:06

What to Consider When Choosing a Hand-Fed Woodchipper...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/10/01

BY BETHANY LENEHAN Selecting the right hand-fed woodchipper can make a significant difference in the efficiency, safety and overall success of your tree care operation. With the wide range of chipper models, configurations and features available today, understanding how different components impact performance can help professionals make informed decisions. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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10:17

Time Well Spent: The Impact of Leaders on Employee...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/15

BY JONATHAN TANK, CTSP In any competitive field, success often is attributed to a company’s technical skills, efficiency and bottom-line profits. There are endless books about success in business, including different strategies and approaches for how to improve and grow. Marketing is important, as well as fiscal responsibility. However, after 25 years in this industry, one thing has stood out to me as a key difference between success and failure – how leadership within a company invests in it...

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8:23

Overview of Federal Policy Developments Through the...

TCI Magazine Audio Edition ·

2025/09/12

BY BAILEY GRAVES Over this summer, federal policy developments have emerged related to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) work, workforce development and employer-sponsored immigration. TCIA’s government-relations team has tracked the following notable actions and events that will shape the policy agenda through the fall. Remember to get your free subscription to TCI Magazine by clicking here.

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