TCIA’s "Uncle Peter" Gerstenberger wants YOU to attend our Legislative Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C., happening September 15–16, 2025! This is your opportunity to engage directly ...with lawmakers, advocate for the tree care industry, and learn how federal policies affect your business and workforce. Attendees will receive educational briefings on key policy issues and best practices for advocacy. We’ll be focusing on crucial topics like OSHA’s Tree Care Operations Rulemaking, wildfire mitigation, and workforce development—including improvements to the H-2B visa program.
Join us in shaping a better future for tree care professionals nationwide.
Check out the link in bio for more information and to register!
#TCIA #TreeCare #TreeCareIndustry #Arborist #TreeClimber #Advocacy #ArbNation
Interested in shaping the future of the tree care industry? TCIA’s Board of Directors plays a vital role in advancing our mission to support and grow successful tree care businesses through ...connections, training, and resources. As strategic leaders and stewards of the industry, Board members commit to upholding core values—being committed, team-oriented, open-minded, strategic, and stewards of the industry. With a three-year term, members participate in key meetings throughout the year, advocate for TCIA’s mission, and help guide the association's direction. Travel and event registration expenses are covered, and directors are invited to attend special training and orientation sessions. It’s a meaningful opportunity to lead, collaborate, and give back to the tree care community.
Applications are due by July 15th. We are not accepting applications from corporate members at this time.
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#TCIA #TreeCare #TreeCareIndustry #TreeCareBusiness
Running a business is no easy task. The effort it takes to run a business, and the level of investment, varies widely between small, medium and large companies. Regardless of the company size, ...efficient and safe job completion is a priority. Unfortunately, training is not instantaneous, and individuals have limitations that may result from their current or potential skill level. Both these challenges and more may be solved by a company utilizing a subcontracted tree care professional.
Link in bio for part 1 of this series!
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Who is a tree worker? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) spent a lot of time and effort defining this – through the questions they asked of small business representatives ...during SBREFA (Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act) – concerning the scope and application of a proposed rule. It seems that OSHA’s preliminary determination is that a rule should apply to all workers engaged in tree care operations, regardless of whether they are employed by a grounds-maintenance, landscape or tree care company.
How will this impact your company?
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#TCIA #TreeCare #OSHA #SafetyFirst #TreeClimber #TreeWorker #TreeCareIndustry #Arborist
For tree-service companies, the open road is as much a workplace as the treetops. The FMCSA’s updated Medical Examiner’s Certification Integration rule, set to take effect June 23, 2025, will ...usher in a fully electronic system for submitting and verifying Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificates. For tree care operations relying on CDL drivers, this overhaul is a game changer. Add to that the patchwork of state-specific requirements, like chauffeur licenses in states such as Michigan, Louisiana and Connecticut, and it’s clear – preparation is critical.
To learn what tree-service companies need to know to stay compliant, keep their drivers on the road and avoid costly penalties, check out the link in bio for the full story!
#TCIA #CDL #TreeCare #TreeWorker #TreeCareIndustry #IndustryUpdate #ArbNation
Federal policy decisions in 2025 are shaping the future of tree care businesses across the country. Join TCIA’s advocacy team and policy expert Basil Thomson of Ulman Public Policy for a timely ...update on the latest legislative and regulatory developments—and how they may impact your operations. We’ll touch on key issues such as OSHA’s proposed rule for arborists, wildfire mitigation policies, relief from the cap on H-2B visas, and federal funding for urban forestry—along with other emerging priorities. This session will include time for Q&A and is designed to help TCIA members stay informed and engaged on the policies that matter most.
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#TCIA #Advocacy #TreeCare #Arborist #TreeCareIndustry #OSHA
There are symbiotic relationships across the natural world, with organisms counting on other organisms for success and survival. Symbiotic relationships also exist in the corporate environment, with ...one organization working with another organization for success and, in this case, tree survival. Such is the partnership between Bartlett Tree Experts and Casey Trees, an organization that plants, cares for and protects trees in and around Washington, D.C.
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#TCIA #TreeCare #TreePlanting #Bartlett #Arborist #ArbNation
Calling all tree care professionals!
We want to hear from YOU! TCIA is launching its first-ever ArbNation Lifestyle Survey — and we’re inviting you to share your story.
✨ ...Enter for a chance to win a $1,500 value Airbnb adventure + other awesome prizes!
👉 Link in bio to take the survey!
Let’s grow the #ArbNation community—one voice at a time! 💪🌳 #TCIA #TreeCare #Arborist #TreeClimber #TreeCareIndustry
Safety programs are the lifeline of every company – they ensure everyone goes home at the end of the day in the same condition they arrived. Yet too often these programs become ineffective. ...They’re rolled out with fanfare, only to end up as binders gathering dust, neglected by leaders who see them as “someone else’s job” or training sessions no one remembers. Why? Because they fail to connect with the very people they’re designed to protect.
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#TCIA #TreeCare #TreeCareIndustry #Arborist #SafetyFirst #ArbNation
Recap of our member meet-up we had last week down in Florida! Stay on the lookout for more member meet-ups coming soon!
Shoutout to our event sponsor: @Single_Ops
#TCIA ...#TreeCareIndustry #TreeClimber #Arborist #TreeCare #TreesFlorida #ISA #RecapReel
Billions upon billions of ash trees are dying or have been killed by emerald ash borer (EAB) in the U.S. and Canada.
An initial report revealed ash wood in EAB-affected trees showed ...evidence of reduced strength. It has become clearer that the deterioration of ash-wood strength is mostly due to the fungal colonization of EAB galleries, cambium and outer sapwood killed by EAB. Arborists should know that the potential hazard to tree workers and climbers begins even as trees are initially being attacked by EAB.
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#TCIA #TreeCare #TreeCareIndustry #Arborist #TreeClimber #Fungus #Fungi
We’re excited to announce the return of TCIA’s Legislative Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C., happening September 15–16, 2025! This is your opportunity to engage directly with lawmakers, ...advocate for the tree care industry, and learn how federal policies affect your business and workforce. Attendees will receive educational briefings on key policy issues and best practices for advocacy. We’ll be focusing on crucial topics like OSHA’s Tree Care Operations Rulemaking, wildfire mitigation, and workforce development—including improvements to the H-2B visa program.
Join us in shaping a better future for tree care professionals nationwide.
Link in bio to register!
#TCIA #TreeCare #Arborist #Advocacy #TreeCareIndustry
