Fresh off the CTPA (Connecticut Tree Protective Association) 104th Annual Meeting, we were excited to kick off our first member meetup of 2026 in Plantsville, CT! 🌳

A big thank you to ...everyone who joined us and to our event sponsor, @single_ops, for helping make it a great evening. From good food and drinks to meaningful conversations about membership, it was great connecting with our community face to face!

Be on the lookout for more TCIA Member Meetups coming to an area near you soon!

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The tree care industry is full of unsung heroes, and Robert Phillips is one of them. In a world of instant, viral fame, he stands out for his real experience and lasting impact—built on years of ...dedication to the craft, not hype.

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Every industry has its own folklore, and in tree work, few things spark bigger campfire debates than cutting, hinging, and rigging techniques. In a recent TreeBuzz thread, those theories took center ...stage when a post about “rip cuts” lit up the board. Veteran climbers, would-be physicists, and a few wisecracking pirates all chimed in, debating whether a controlled tear could transform a brutal stop into a smooth, soft hand-off. (Illustration by Bryan Kotwica)

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[Article in partnership with TreeBuzz - @chisholm.mark]
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When Urbana, Illinois, arborist Mike Poor first rolled onto a job site with a remote-controlled knuckleboom crane in the late 1990s, the reactions were a mix of awe and head scratching. “That is ...the oddest-looking crane I’ve ever seen."

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Join Bob Rouse, TCIA's Senior Vice President, Industry Expertise, for a data-driven review of the tree care industry's general liability and workers' compensation insurance losses in ...2025. Bob will present the most frequent and costly insurance losses faced by businesses in the industry, highlighting key trends and patterns. You'll learn valuable insights that can help you avoid common mistakes, prepare your business for potential risks, and protect your bottom line. Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert advice on strengthening your company's insurance strategy.

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The New York Times recently took a closer look at why tree removal costs vary so widely and turned to the Tree Care Industry Association for insight. TCIA Board Chair Noel Boyer (@arbordude) stepped... in to share his perspective on rising costs, labor shortages, and what really goes into today’s tree removal pricing in the article, “Why Is It So Expensive to Cut Down a Tree?”

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Kick off 2026 with the latest from TCI MAGAZINE! This month, we’re introducing our exciting new partnership with @chisholm.mark and TreeBuzz, which will strengthen how we share ideas, experiences ...and emerging topics from across the tree care industry.

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🎧✨TCIA Wrapped 2025 is here! From big moments and bold moves to the members who made it all matter. This year was one for the books!

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Deciding if and when to spend money on large capital-equipment expenditures is a strategic part of any business, and the tree care industry is not immune to that struggle. Buy outright or finance? ...Long-term rental or RPO (rental-purchase option)? These are questions being mulled on a daily basis, and interest rates, tariffs and business/economic outlook are all factors to consider.

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Ready to level up your tree care business? 🌳📈

Save the date for TCIA’s Business Growth Workshop — a two-day, in-person experience built specifically for small- to medium-sized tree... care business owners who want real, actionable growth. Expect hands-on learning, expert-led sessions, and meaningful conversations with industry peers who get it.

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As a self-professed tree nerd, there is nothing Bret MacKay likes to do more than climb trees, preferably white oaks. Except for one thing – teaching his fellow arborists how to do it safely.
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