Category: From the jobsite

Tree care spotlight: The McAllister Tree Service journey

McAllister Tree Service in Cornelia, Georgia, boasts 23 years of experience in tree removal and maintenance — tackling even the most difficult jobs. Before Don, the owner, took the entrepreneurial plunge, he was working full time as a night-shift welder in a plant.

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Arboriculture through the ages (1970s to today)

Arborists have an established culture in today’s society, but it didn’t happen overnight — it took over 100 years to get where we are today. We’re continuing our look back on the pivotal moments of arborist growth throughout the decades. Be sure to check out the historical highlights we already covered in part 1 of this series.

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Arboriculture through the ages (1900s-1960s)

American settlers discovered a land with forest wealth beyond description. From the white pines in Maine to the giant redwoods in California, by the end of the 19th century, America had tamed enough wilderness, built enough city and made enough money to be ready to assume a stewardship role in caring for urban trees. Thus, began the growth of the tree care industry, profession, art and science that we recognize as arboriculture today.

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When Finco Tree Service met Sally: A mini skid steer love story

You know the old story — boy meets girl, they fall in love, yada, yada, fade to black. Well what about the story of five men falling in love with a Vermeer mini skid steer named Sally? Haven’t heard that one, have you? Well settle in, because Todd Finch, founder and chief financial officer of Finco Tree Service in Ames, Iowa, has the story.

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Tree care wear: how to find clothing that works as hard as you do

Founded by Paul Taylor in 1997, Arborwear was established by arborists just like yourself. Thanks to the help of Arborwear, stiff canvas pants are a thing of the past. To meet the growing demand, there are now over 300 Arborwear dealers nationwide as well as an online store that ships all over the world.

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Spring training for your tree care crew

The owner or employer is ultimately responsible for providing the education and training their team needs to be safe, productive and successful. The employer has a vested interest in giving employees an opportunity to learn and develop new skills, because it leads to a safe and productive work environment. And what owner doesn’t want that?

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Veterans of tree care

Today, tree care is big business in America. But how did it come to fruition? And how has the landscape of the industry changed in recent years?

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FROM THOSE WHO KNOW: Terry Tree Service

A rich history prepared Terry Tree Service, as it stands today, to respond to challenges and adapt to uncertain circumstances, which has served the company well. Starting with just nine employees in 1995, the company’s workforce has swelled to over 220 employees in 2016. Terry and Pope attribute much of that growth to the same reason Terry Sr. formed his company back in 1936 — storms.

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