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Safely felling a tree: a five-step guide

The process for safely felling a tree includes things like determining felling direction, assessing side lean, planning an escape route and more. Take a look at (and download) this five-step guide for felling a tree.

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When using a chain saw, stand with your feet firmly planted and always operate the chain saw with both hands on the saw.

Making social media work for your business

Social media tools, such as blogs, Facebook and Twitter, don’t do the same kind of work as chain saws, brush chippers and other equipment, but they have the potential to bring in business for tree care contractors. But are they worth the time and effort?

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Vermeer Social Media

Daily inspection of chipper is time well-spent

Gary McKeag, brush chipper service technician at Vermeer Corporation, says if you address the following two important maintenance issues, you will go a long way toward having a chipper that delivers top performance.

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Vermeer BC1200XL brush chipper in action

Tools of the trade: pole pruner

For a tree care company that does not want to use a climber for basic pruning and tree trimming jobs, a pole pruner can be a good option; and if properly selected and used, can impact the efficiency and economics of the tree service business.

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How to stay busy in the off-season