Safety-focused articles covering risk awareness, best practices, hazard prevention, and responsible approaches to tree cutting and tree climbing activities.
In the world of professional arboriculture, the difference between a successful job and a catastrophic accident usually comes down to one thing: how strictly you follow safety standards. After 15 years in the saddle, I’ve learned that the canopy is no place for ego or shortcuts. Whether you are a homeowner or a rookie climber, … Read more
I’ve spent 15 years in a saddle, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that gravity doesn’t negotiate. In 2026, we aren’t just “cutting trees”; we are managing massive dynamic loads in tight residential spaces. If you’re still relying on brute force instead of mechanical advantage in tree rigging, you’re an accident waiting to … Read more
Tree work isn’t a hobby. It’s not “landscaping.” It’s high-stakes physics performed fifty feet in the air with a spinning chain of razor-sharp teeth inches from your jugular. If you treat this job like a walk in the park, the park is eventually going to bury you. Every year, good men and women don’t come … Read more