Posted on January 30, 2018
By Mollie Freilicher, with input from Dr. Dennis Ryan
Arborists are often working in all seasons and in many types of weather. Each season has its challenges. One of the biggest challenges in winter is – not surprisingly—the cold. Make sure that you and your crews are staying warm enough to work safely and comfortably. Some things to consider:
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Posted on January 30, 2018
A Student’s Internship Experience in the Tree Care Industry
By Megan Kacenski, student, and Rick Harper, Professor – UMASS
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Posted on January 30, 2018
Qualification · Requalification · Level III Workshop - New England ISA's 2018 TRAQ Offerings
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Posted on January 2, 2018
The route for the 2018 Tour des Trees in Ohio has been announced! Registration opens January 17, 2018.
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Posted on December 15, 2017
Online applications for the following TREE Fund grants and scholarships will be open January 15 – March 15 at treefund.org.
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Posted on November 7, 2017
Registration is now open for the Society of Municipal Arborists Municipal Forestry Institute (MFI) to be held February 18-23, 2018 in Litchfield, CT. Registration is open until December 1 or until the class is full.
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Posted on November 6, 2017
Team Youngold takes back the championship as winners of the 2017 Trek des Trees. After a two year rein in first they lost the top seat last year to The Wizened Geezers. Help us congratulate this team comprised of father and son as they have scored highest, taken back first place, and won the grand prize!
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Posted on November 2, 2017
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC), in cooperation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDA Forest Service (USFS), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), FedEx and Southern Company are pleased to solicit applications for the 2018 Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration program. The Five Star and Urban Waters program will award approximately $2 million in grants nationwide.
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Posted on October 10, 2017
New England Chapter State Reprentative, Jason Vickers, submitted the RI state report. It didn't quite make it to the newsletter, but we wanted you to see it!
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Posted on October 9, 2017
$3000 was awarded to two UMASS students at this year's annual conference and trade show in Southbridge MA on October 2, 2017.
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