Arbor Age back issues from October 2002:
Trade spaces. (From the Editor).
Oct 01, 2002 ... ISA'S 78TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW OFFERED SEVERAL highlights. One highlight was the locale. Seattle's mixture of lush greenery cascading through the urban landscape, combined with the waterfront's eclectic eateries and shops, made the city itself worth the trip. The conference ...
Pole Pruner. (Hot Products).(advertisement)
Oct 01, 2002 ... The Shindaiwa P230 Pole Pruner has an overall length of 110 inches (approximately 9 feet) and will make short work of tall branches and other hard-to-reach trimming. The business end of the P230 is a narrow kerf guide bar, available in lengths of 8, 10 and 12 inches. Its 3/8-inch-pitch ...
Work boots. (Hot Products).(advertisement)
Oct 01, 2002 ... West Coast Shoe Company (Wesco) has been making serious work boots for 85 years. As an associate member of the National Arborist Association, Wesco recognizes special requirements for arborists. The company's Highliner boot features leather side patches, heavy steel shanks for extra ...
Tree management software. (Hot Products).(advertisment)
Oct 01, 2002 ... Gray Hill Solutions announced release 3.2.6 of its tree management software TreePro. The software uses ESRI mapping technology to let urban foresters visually manage their trees. TreePro is currently being used by cities, universities and homeowners associations in several states. Version ...
Back to the future: preserving a piece of the past to build for the next generation. (Lead Story).(urban reforestation)
Oct 01, 2002; ... THE CHAMPION TREE PROJECT HAS BEEN INVOLVED with several high-profile projects. The organization preserved the genetic material of Maryland's 460-year-old Wye Oak, which fell during a June storm. Another project was a memorial planting for the victims of September 11 at Calvary Cemetery, ...
Capital nourishment for a growing business. (Business Resources).(business growth)
Oct 01, 2002; ... GROWING A BUSINESS IS A CHALLENGE THAT MANY ENTREPRENEURS FACE. One issue to be confronted during the growth cycle is how to fund this growth. One way is simply writing a check from your checking account. There are definitely times when spending your own capital is a ...
Commercial equipment leasing and finance. (Business Resources).(advertisement)
Oct 01, 2002 ... Preferred Capital Inc. is a national commercial equipment leasing and finance company focused on the development of long-term relationships with customers in select markets. Its management team and staff initiate and build these relationships by providing service with competitive and ...
New catalog, online services. (Business Resources).(advertisement)
Oct 01, 2002 ... National rental chain HSS RentX introduced hundreds of new tools and equipment with the launch of its rental rate guide. The free, 200-page catalog features specifications for more than 850 models and coincides with HSS RentX's first anniversary within the HSS global network. At the same ...
Customer management software. (Business Resources).(advertisement)
Oct 01, 2002 ... Arborscape Pro is tree and green care industry customer management software that offers streamlined bid, billing and contact management. Customers are tracked at a glance from estimates to invoices to future callbacks. Enter your custom work descriptions specific to tree care and ...
Goldenrain tree. (Tree of the Month).(Brief Article)
Oct 01, 2002; ... Botanical Name: Koelreuteria paniculata Common Name: Goldenrain Tree Parentage: Introduction Height: 25 to 40 feet Spread: 30 to 50 feet Form: Graceful oval form, wider than tall Bloom Period: July Flower: ...
Dealing with problem roots. (Tree Maintenance).
Oct 01, 2002; ... PROBLEMS WITH TREE ROOTS BEGIN WHEN SHALLOW-rooted trees are forced to grow in confined spaces, such as the area between the street or curb and the sidewalk. In urban situations, the tree root always wins and the sidewalk always loses. Sidewalk problems cannot be easily solved ....
Redirect roots. (Tree Maintenance).
Oct 01, 2002 ... The combination of tree roots and hardscapes often results m damage to sidewalks, curbs and other hardscapes and poses an injury liability as well. Deep Root's tree root barriers redirect roots downward, away from the surface rooting that causes damage. The versatile panels slide together ...
Geotextile root barrier. (Tree Maintenance).(advertisement)
Oct 01, 2002 ... Biobarrier Root Control System is a method of inhibiting tree and shrub root growth from areas you wish to protect. The permanently attached nodules on the geotextile create a zone on either side of the fabric that prevents the division of root tip cells. When a root reaches the zone, it ...
Uncover roots, damage free. (Tree Maintenance).(advertisement)
Oct 01, 2002 ... Easy Use Air Tools' X-LT Supersonic Air Knife is the company's lightest model at 5 pounds, and is primarily aluminum construction. Stainless, brass or aluminum nozzle, sized for three standard compressors (185, 175, 100 cfm). It delivers air at approximately 1,200 mph to uncover roots ...
Fertilizers and soil with beneficial microbes. (Tree Maintenance).
Oct 01, 2002 ... Whitney Farms introduced its newest product line -- Life Link. All nine Life Link products contain beneficial microbes: bacteria to make nutrients more readily available and mycorrhizae to enhance a plant's ability to absorb soil nutrients, resist disease and tolerate drought. Whitney ...
Market growth: the evolution of the aerial lift industry. (Vehicles, Lifts & Machinery).(Company Brief)(Product Information)
Oct 01, 2002 ... THE AERIAL LIFT MARKET HAS BEEN EVOLVING FOR DECADES. GROWING TO meet an increased range of customer needs, lift companies have utilized modern technology to develop safer, more efficient and more versatile lifts. Arbor Age magazine asked several lift manufacturers to discuss the evolution ...
Spray Unit. (Vehicles, Lifts & Machinery).
Oct 01, 2002 ... Southco Industries' Spray Unit features a tread plate platform body, above body storage box, 300-gallon Bean tank, two Hannay electric or manual hose reels, 400-foot hose, 12,000 ...
Giant aerial is road legal. (Vehicles, Lifts & Machinery).
Oct 01, 2002 ... Bronto Skylift introduced a 158-foot working height, 1,000-pound unrestricted platform capacity aerial work platform that is road legal in most states. In its stowed configuration, the Model S158 MDT is only 8 feet wide by 12 feet 8 inches high, and has a gross weight under 54,000 pounds ....
Track-mounted recycler. (Vehicles, Lifts & Machinery).
Oct 01, 2002 ... Peterson Pacific Corp. (PPC) introduced the HC 1410 track-mounted waste recycler. With a smaller footprint, the HC 1410 can grind in areas that wheeled grinders can't access. The HG 1410 features PPC's patented grinding system, and this grinder excels at processing brushy, bulky materials ...
Expanded line of lifts. (Vehicles, Lifts & Machinery).
Oct 01, 2002 ... TIME Manufacturing's Versalift VO-260-I is an expanded edition of the VO-250/255-I line of tree-maintenance aerials. The VO-260-I is an insulated free care aerial with a platform height of 60 feet and working height of 65 feet. An option on the VO-260 is placing the "Unitrol" single stick ...
Self-propelled aerial lift. (Vehicles, Lifts & Machinery).
Oct 01, 2002 ... Polecat Industries' PC4O is a lightweight, self-propelled, highway speed towable aerial lift. The PC4O weighs only 4,300 pounds, has a 40-foot working height, 21-foot side reach, 360-degree rotation and 5-foot jib. With the optional wheel retraction system, which the operator controls from ...
Aerial tree trimming products. (Vehicles, Lifts & Machinery).
Oct 01, 2002 ... Terex Telelect offers a broad range of aerial tree trimming products to meet applications from the shortest to the tallest trees. The XT series products continue to be preferred for tree maintenance, but additional products are available to meet specific applications. When the height reach ...
Extra-strength grinding. (Vehicles, Lifts & Machinery).
Oct 01, 2002 ... The Vermeer HG365 horizontal grinder features the patent-- pending, labor-reducing Duplex Drum System and preparation-reducing, open-end feed conveyor for loading lengthy materials. The HG365 uses the patent-pending SmartFeed system that monitors rpm rates to optimize machine production -- ...
Getting attached: maximize efficiency using work tools for loaders. (Tools & Equipment).
Oct 01, 2002 ... THE MORE TASKS A GIVEN MACHINE CAN PERFORM, THE FEWER DEDICATED-TASK machines it will be necessary to own. Skid-steer and utility loaders offer tremendous options. The best way to maximize a loader's potential is to take full advantage of work tools or attachments. Stump ...
Tackle tough Stumps. (Tools & Equipment).
Oct 01, 2002 ... Toro's Stump Grinder attachment for use on Dingo compact utility loaders features a compact, rugged design. The Toro Stump Grinder's 17-inch cutter wheel features 12 cutting teeth, a wheel speed of 2,000 rpm and a tooth tip speed of 148 feet per second. To ensure all stump material is ...
Brush cutter. (Tools & Equipment).
Oct 01, 2002 ... Brown Bear Corporation introduced a scaled-down version of its self-propelled brush and tree shredder as an attachment for skid-steer loaders with high-flow auxiliary hydraulics. The Model BC283 utilizes the same size rotor, cutters and pins as used on the large machine. Field testing ...
Mini skid. (Tools & Equipment).
Oct 01, 2002 ... The Boxer is a mini skid-steer with a hydraulically adjustable track system. This hydraulic widening track system adjusts from 29.5 inches to 41.5 inches, enabling operators to quickly and easily maneuver through tight spaces and around immovable fixtures without harming sensitive terrain ....
Stump Grinder work tool for skid-steers. (Tools & Equipment).
Oct 01, 2002 ... The Caterpillar Stump Grinder work tool for skid-steer loaders is designed to remove stumps in a wide variety of residential and commercial settings. Two models of the Cat Stump Grinder work tool are available. The SG16 uses standard-flow hydraulics, while the SG18 uses high-flow ...
Compact walk-behind loader. (Tools & Equipment).
Oct 01, 2002 ... Bobcat Company's MT50 mini track loader is a compact walk-behind loader that is just 3 feet wide, 69.5 inches long and 44.4 inches high. It has a rated operating capacity of 500 pounds and a 74.8-inch lift height. With a 20-horsepower liquid-cooled Kubota diesel engine, 13.4 gpm of ...
Grinding attachments. (Tools & Equipment).
Oct 01, 2002 ... Fecon, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio, introduced the Stump Hog line of stump grinding attachments for skid-steers, forestry prime movers and excavators. Stump Hogs are rugged, durable, and engineered to each carrier to ensure optimal performance. Models range from 55 horsepower to more than 200 ...
50-horsepower cutter. (Tools & Equipment).
Oct 01, 2002 ... Vermeer's SC50TX stump cutter features a narrow, tow-free, self-propelled design. The SC50TX has a 50-horsepower Caterpillar 3024 diesel engine. It combines a 26-inch gear-driven cutter wheel and the ability to fit through areas as small as 36 inches wide. Removable chip decks and recessed ...
Power and performance. (Tools & Equipment).
Oct 01, 2002 ... Whether you run a commercial tree service or are a landscaper looking to increase the services you provide your customers, BlueBird stump grinders offer the power and maximum cutting performance needed for the quick and safe removal of stumps. The SG1114 has an 11-horsepower Honda engine ...
Impact wrench. (Tools & Equipment).
Oct 01, 2002 ... FCI - RACINE Hydraulic Tools offers the improved RACINE hydraulic impact wrench with enhanced speed, operational flexibility and efficiency. The improved RACINE wrench utilizes FCI's Tri-ball Quik Chuck, allowing fast bit changing and reduced wobble. It has an enhanced operational ...
Versatile Stump Grinder. (Tools & Equipment).
Oct 01, 2002 ... Sunrise Concepts' BeeLine Stump Grinder features heavy-duty dual Posi-lock brakes that give left-handed operators the same safety advantage. The brakes also provide two pivot points to make it easier to operate and prevent rolling. The frame is 7GA 55,000 tensile strength specially ...
Nursery tree quality grades and standards; building a sustainable urban forest: part one of five. (Tales From the Trees).
Oct 01, 2002; ... AS DIEMONSTRATED AT THE RECENT WORLD SUMMIT FOR Sustainable Development, there is growing awareness of the long-range need to achieve regional, national and global sustainability. Large-scale ecosystem restoration projects are being planned across the country and around the world. These ...