TAG: International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)

People on the Move: Hirings, promotions and awards from Syngenta, Bartlett, Senske and more

November 15, 2022By

The latest promotions, hirings and news from green industry companies such as Syngenta, Bartlett Tree Experts, Senske Services, Rainbow Ecoscience and more. read more

Davey adds 2 Canadian companies to its organization

August 21, 2019By

Dominion Tree Service in Windsor, Ontario, and Mountain Maple Garden & Tree Service in Vancouver, British Columbia, have joined Davey Tree Expert Co. of Canada. Dominion provides residential and commercial tree care services, operating out of its office in Windsor. Dominion has approximately a dozen employees, who will all remain. Owner Robert Laliberty is also staying on as a production... read more

Download: How to prune young trees

February 17, 2015By

Featured is a PDF version of the February 2015 Step by Step on “How to prune young trees” for use in company training efforts. Click here to download.   read more

Step by Step: How to prune young trees

February 17, 2015By

You may want to offer a young tree pruning service to add value to maintenance accounts. To promote plant health and appearance, it’s important to prune trees two to three years after planting (only remove dead or broken limbs on newly planted trees). If you correctly prune a young tree, it will grow into a healthy, mature tree that won’t... read more

Case study: Cross-train to gain

February 17, 2015By

A fast-growing, full-service company expands employees’ skill sets. By cross-training employees among all departments, Birchcrest Tree & Landscape runs a lean and efficient operation. The company rotates employees based on need, allowing it to keep employees working full-time while eliminating the need for seasonal workers. This approach has helped maintain quality and boost profitability for the Rochester, N.Y.-based firm founded... read more

Davey Institute bolsters scientific advisory staff

November 25, 2014By

The Davey Institute hired two new tree science experts to assist in technical support, research and training for The Davey Tree Expert Co.: Christine Balk and Aaron Carpenter. Balk, a plant biologist holds, will work to diagnose and develop treatments for tree diseases, in addition to providing training support for Davey field employees. She is a member of the International... read more