How to Build Consistent Tree Care Safety Standards: SavATree’s Strategy Across 40+ States
SavATree operates in more than 40 states and was one of the first companies in the U.S. to earn multi-state ...
Training for the Next Generation of Mechanized Tree Care
As mechanized equipment continues to gain traction across the tree care industry, companies are facing an important operational question: how ...
Momentum Builds for OSHA Tree Care Standard
There’s encouraging momentum on one of TCIA’s core advocacy priorities: OSHA’s Tree Care Operations standard. The Occupational Safety and Health ...
On-the-Job Mentorship for Developing Teams
By Johnny Korthuis What does it mean to truly develop your people? Many outfits take a formal training approach, ...
TCIA Is Expanding Business Education for Tree Care Professionals
Whether you're running a crew of five or managing a growing mid-size operation, understanding the business side of tree care ...
Call for Presentations: Share Your Expertise at TCI EXPO 2026!
Do you have a passion for educating and empowering tree care professionals? TCIA invites you to submit a presentation proposal ...
Meet, Connect & Learn: TCIA’s Member Meetups Are Coming to You!
The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is excited to bring Member Meetups to regions across the country creating new opportunities ...
Safety Culture Staples: New Hire Onboarding and Employee Development
This blog is part three of a three-part series on safety tips from TCIA’s Midwest member engagement manager Jarryd Beats. ...
TCI Magazine Teams Up with TreeBuzz to Expand Industry Resources & Reach
Two of the most trusted voices in arboriculture are joining forces. The Tree Care Industry Association’s (TCIA) TCI Magazine—the industry’s go-to source for ...
A Career Worth Celebrating: Dave McQuaid Reflects on his CTSP Credential
After more than five decades in the tree care industry, David McQuaid, CTSP, is hanging up his climbing gear—and with ...
Advancing Tree Care Safety: TCIA Meets with OSHA Leadership
Tree care is one of the most hazardous professions in the United States, and the need for a dedicated OSHA ...
TCIA Leadership Heads to D.C. to Advocate for Tree-Care Specific Standards
On December 18, TCIA's Peter Gerstenberger and TCIA Board Senior Director Amy Burkett met with David Keeling, the newly appointed ...
TCIA Joins Industry Letter Urging EPA to Reconsider California Small Engine Rule
On October 29, 2025, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), joined by several organizations including the Tree Care Industry Association ...
We Asked, You Shared! What TCI EXPO ’24 Attendees Loved!
Have you been to TCI EXPO? Want to hear what it’s like from people who have been there? We asked ...
Want to Grow Your Plant Health Care Business?
Plant health care (PHC) is one of the fastest-growing segments of the tree care industry and is expected to more ...
Leading the Way: What It Means to Be a CTSP
In an industry where every day brings new challenges and risks, the tree care profession demands more than just technical ...
Soft Skills Every Sales Arborist Needs
This blog article was originally posted in ArboRisk Insurance's newsletter, authored by Eric Petersen (President of ArborRisk Insurance and member ...
Ready to Take Your Tree Care Business to the Next Level? TCIA’s Business Growth Workshop is Coming in 2026!
In today's competitive landscape, small- to medium-sized tree care companies need strategic thinking, efficient operations, and innovative approaches to truly ...
TCIA Members Go to Washington, DC
This article is by George Strout, TCIA’s Manager of Grassroots and Political Advocacy. On Tuesday, September 16, more than ...
Your All-Access Pass = EXTRA Education + CEUs
Join us in St. Louis for TCI EXPO ’25 — where tree care professionals come together to experience the very ...
The Power of a Paper Trail: Why Documentation Matters in Safety Training
This article is the second in a three-part series by Jarryd Beats, TCIA’s Member Engagement for the Mid-West region, on ...
The Arborist’s EXPO
This article is by Tchukki Andersen, the TCIA staff arborist who loves going to TCI EXPO! I am an 18-year ...
Learn How to Grow Your Business at TCI EXPO ’25
If you’re ready to take your tree care business to the next level, TCI EXPO ’25, November 6-8 in St. ...
Look Who’s on the Main Stage at TCI EXPO ’25!
This November, TCI EXPO ’25 is bringing powerful ideas and inspiring voices to the 1,500-seat Ferrara Theatre at America’s Center ...
Tips from An Expert – Maximizing Your TCI EXPO Experience!
After attending TCI EXPO eight times, I’ve seen just how transformative this event can be. It’s not just about the ...
Streamlining the CTSP Renewal!
With more than 3,000 Certified Treecare Safety Professionals (CTSPs) nationwide, this program continues to grow and evolve. Our mission has ...
How to Take the Lead in Building Your Company’s Safety Culture
In this first article of a three-part series, Jarryd Beats, TCIA's member engagement manager for the Midwest region, shares field-tested ...
Meet TCIA’s New Membership Director
Welcome Cassie! Cassie Viau-Li has joined TCIA as the new director of member engagement. She brings over fifteen years of marketing, account ...
Reasons to Attend TCI EXPO ’25 in St. Louis
Mark your calendar for TCI EXPO ’25, coming to St. Louis this fall! And, if you’re wondering whether it’s worth ...
Step Up as a Safety Coach: What It Really Means to Lead on the Jobsite
In the world of tree care, one thing matters more than anything else: getting everyone home safe. That’s where safety ...
From flying buckets to climbing breakthroughs, TCI EXPO returns to St. Louis!
This article was featured in TCI Magazine and is by Elizabeth Rodewald, the corporate-engagement manager for TCIA and a six-year ...
All the Right Reasons Why TCI EXPO Should Be Your Must-Attend Event of the Year!
TCI EXPO is heading to the Heartland of America—and we’re bringing our biggest and most dynamic event yet to St. ...
Make Your Voice Heard at TCIA’s 2025 Legislative Day on the Hill
The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) will be hosting Legislative Day on the Hill September 15–16, 2025, in Washington, D.C. ...
Grow Your Team of Safety Leaders with a Custom CTSP Program
Is your company looking to strengthen its internal safety culture and empower a new generation of safety leaders? TCIA is ...
Washington Update: Workforce Development
Following is an update on workforce development proposals from Ulman Public TCIA's Washington, DC-based advocacy and lobbying partner. Workforce Development ...
The ArbNation Lifestyle Survey — Enter to Win an Airbnb Adventure!
TCIA is launching the first-ever ArbNation Lifestyle Survey — and we want to hear from the folks who make the ...
Washington Update: FMCSA Restores Out-of-Service Penalty for English Language Proficiency Violations
On May 20, 2025, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued an internal policy memorandum revising its enforcement procedures ...
TCIA’s Ben Tresselt Testifies on Tree Care Standard
On Thursday, May 15, the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections held a hearing titled “Reclaiming OSHA’s Mission: ...
Washington Update: House Subcommittee on Workforce Protections
On Thursday, May 15, Ben Tresselt, President of Arborist Enterprises in Lancaster County, PA, will testify before the House Subcommittee ...
ASTI Awards $100,000 in Training Grants
Every day, arborists across the country work in one of the most dangerous industries. The need for comprehensive, professional safety ...
Plant Health Care Technician Online Course Now Available in Spanish!
The Plant Health Care (PHC) Technician course is now available in Spanish, making it easier than ever for Spanish-speaking tree ...
What CTSPs Love About Being Safety Leaders
Certified Treecare Safety Professionals (CTSPs) are the backbone of a safer, more professional tree care industry. With over 3,000 credentialed ...
Washington Update: President Trump Signs Executive Order to Improve and Expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Written by Ulman Public Policy. On April 23, President Trump signed several executive orders focusing on education and workforce development ...
Washington Update: USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2025; Filing Dates for Supplemental Visas Released
This blog is written by Ulman Public Policy, TCIA’s Washington, D.C.-based advocacy and lobbying partner. On March 26, USCIS ...
The Future of Tree Care Training: How TCIA’s Training Hub is Shaping Careers at Wachtel
When Paul Scharfenberger stepped into his role as Training and Development Specialist at Wachtel Tree Science, he brought with him ...
Value Beyond One Event
When Bob Dray thinks about why Custom Truck One Source has been a corporate member of TCIA for so long, ...
2025 State of the Association: A Year of Progress & Growth Advancing Tree Care Businesses with Purpose
At our 2025 Annual Membership Meeting, TCIA President and CEO David White provided a comprehensive review of TCIA’s progress, financial ...
Step Up as a Safety Leader: Become a Certified Treecare Safety Professional
The tree care industry is evolving, and safety is more important than ever. That’s why TCIA’s Certified Treecare Safety Professional ...
Welcome TCIA’s New Board Members!
The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) is excited to announce the appointment of two new members to our Board of ...
Going “All In” with TCIA
When TCI Magazine first wrote about Cumberland Valley Tree Service — Landscaping in 2013, the company had 30 employees. A ...
Annual Award Winners Announced at TCIA’s Winter Management Conference
It’s a wrap! More than 400 tree care executives gathered in St. Thomas from February 2-6, 2025, for TCIA’s exclusive ...
Update from Washington: Senate HELP Committee Set for 119th Congress
This blog is written by Ulman Public Policy, TCIA’s Washington, D.C.-based advocacy and lobbying partner. The U.S. Senate Health, Education, ...
TCIA Congratulates David Keeling on his Nomination to Lead the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) congratulates David Keeling on his nomination to be Assistant Secretary of Labor for the ...
The Academy “Leans In”
Jared Abrojena may be one of the hardest-working guys in tree care – he is president and co-founder of The ...
Update from Washington: Trump Signs Executive Order Ending DEI Programs and Initiatives
This blog is written by Ulman Public Policy, TCIA’s Washington, D.C.-based advocacy and lobbying partner. On January 22, President Trump ...
Update from Washington: Executive Order Pauses Funding Appropriated through the Inflation Reduction Act
This blog is written by Ulman Public Policy, TCIA’s Washington, D.C.-based advocacy and lobbying partner. On January 20, President Trump ...
Update From Washington: House Education and Workforce Committee Set for 119th Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives Education and Workforce Committee (E&W) finalized its committee and subcommittee membership rosters for the 119th ...
TreeHugger Hopes to Encourage Others
Denny Deakins with his wife, Dawna, and their son, Sean, run TreeHugger Complete Tree Care as a team and a ...
Industry News: Deadline for the Public Review of the “Guide for Plant Appraisal” Extended
In preparation for development of the eleventh edition of the Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers’ (CTLA) “Guide for Plant ...
TCIA On the Road: Meet Us at These January Events!
Kick off 2025 by connecting with TCIA team members at some of the biggest industry events happening this January! Whether ...
Tree Pruning to ANSI Standards
Winter is an excellent time to prune dead and hazardous branches out of trees, according to tree care experts. Why? ...
DHS Announces Final Rule to Modernize H-2 Nonimmigrant Visa Programs
On December 18, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule to modernize the H-2 nonimmigrant visa programs. ...
Free Training Workshops for Tree Care Professionals
The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), with funding from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) through the Susan Harwood ...
Quality is the Hallmark
When speaking with Paul Martin, co-owner of Growing Earth Tree Care – a TCIA member company since 1995 and accredited ...
Zanfel Provides Relief for Tree Care Workers
Tree care workers face numerous occupational hazards, but exposure to poison ivy, oak, or sumac might not immediately come to ...
Managing Training in a New-Fashioned Way
When Chelsea Fletcher started with Bartlett Tree Experts nine years ago, she jumped on the opportunity to take a TCIA ...
Educate Your Customers About Winter Stresses on Trees & Shrubs
It’s crucial for tree care companies to continually educate homeowners about the importance of proper tree maintenance throughout the year, ...
DHS to Nearly Double H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2025
Increase Will Help Address Workforce Shortages and Reduce Pressure on “Irregular” Migration On November 15, the Department of Homeland Security ...
Being Woman Owned Benefits Kappen Tree Service
Crystal Kappen and her husband, Warren, were each running separate businesses before they started their tree care company, Kappen Tree ...
TCIA is Only a Phone Call Away
Dan Tremblay’s company, Broad Oak Tree & Shrub Care in New Hampshire, has been a member of TCIA for more ...
Behind the Scenes of TCI EXPO
What It Takes to Produce the Tree Care Industry’s Largest Conference & Trade Show When you step into TCI ...
Georgia General Assembly Creates a Study Committee on the Tree Care Industry
On March 28, the Georgia Assembly passed House Resolution 473, establishing the House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection in ...
The Obvious “Next Step” to Success
Courtney and Audra Kelly were born and raised in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. This also is where they ...
Employee Loyalty Builds Tree Service
In an industry marked by labor shortages and hiring challenges, Stacy Hughes, president of Hughes Tree Service – a 30-year ...
TCIA is a Safety Hub
Ash Connelly, formerly the vice president & lead arborist from Charleston Tree Experts, appreciated early on when she joined the ...
Independent Contractor Rule Goes into Effect
On March 11, 2024, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) final rule for determining whether a ...
Leave Storm-related Tree Work to Professionals
“What’s this? Another tree/branch/large shrub in my yard that wasn’t there before the storm? I better gas up my brother’s ...
Don’t Touch Trees in Wires
Homeowners can easily become injured – often fatally – while attempting to trim trees near overhead electrical wires. Though it ...
Why Is Tree Work So Expensive?
Why is tree work so expensive? I just want that one tree taken out, and I was quoted a price ...
PowerCorpsBOS Green Jobs Training Program Visited by TCIA
TCIA’s workforce development team had the opportunity to speak to and share resources with the current cohort at PowerCorpsBOS.
A Uniquely Beautiful Niche Industry
We thought it would be a fitting end to Women’s History Month to post a column written by Amy Burkett, currently the only woman on TCIA’s Board of Directors.
Free Webinar on New Federal Entry-Level Driver Training Regulations
Free webinar via ZOOM on the entry-level driver training (ELDT) final rule and how they affect our industry on Tues., March 15, 2 – 3 pm EST.