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Article: Pruning tree care myths, misconceptions
Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL);  April 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ... ... fact, much of what you've heard about tree care is probably incorrect. According to ... nonprofit organization that supports tree care research all over the world-myths and ... are some of the more common myths about tree care, along with a few tree care tips to ...

Article: The Hartford Plants Strong Message On Arbor Day For Tree ...
Business Wire;  April 27, 2007 ;     700+ words ... ... highlights some of the top reported claims for tree care professionals; advises those in the ... Services Group, Inc (NYSE: HIG) reminds tree care professionals to be aware of the many ... According to the most recent study by the Tree Care Industry Association, nearly 27 million ...

Article: Homeowners Urged to Prevent Tree Care Fatalities
U.S. Newswire;  December 6, 2007 ;     700+ words ... ... fatalities arising from dangerous tree care practices, a coalition of arborists ... resulting from unskilled or ill-prepared tree care workers. Homeowners who dont understand the dangers involved in tree care are hiring unskilled workers who are ...

Article: Workforce management: responding to challenges in the tree ...
Arbor Age;  January 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ... ... approximately 15,000 independent tree care companies, which average 15 employees ... most prevalent challenges facing the tree care industry in the Midwest and throughout the country. The average tree care company in the United States experiences ...

Article: Work-Related Fatalities Associated with Tree Care ...
MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report;  April 24, 2009 ;     700+ words ... ... industries and occupations that perform tree care operations. This report summarizes the ... 1,285 workers died while performing tree care and mainte- nance; 44% were trimming ... improve the safety of workers involved in tree care, such as providing formal training to ...

Article: Work-related fatalities associated with tree care ...
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report;  April 24, 2009 ;     700+ words ... ... industries and occupations that perform tree care operations. This report summarizes the ... 1,285 workers died while performing tree care and maintenance; 44% were trimming ... improve the safety of workers involved in tree care, such as providing formal training to ...

Article: Managing costs: tips for starting out in the tree ...
Arbor Age;  April 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ...WHEN PATRICK GEORGE STARTED HIS TREE CARE SERVICE BUSINESS 25 YEARS AGO HE THOUGHT ... much nicer office and several pieces of tree care equipment to keep his 26 employees busy ... two more questions," he said. Many tree care service contractors find themselves in ...