What's on your mind? TCI Magazine wants to know

[Tree Care Industry Assoc.]

They could bring in different experts to review the bmp's, share their take on the topic at hand, and open up a q and a to allow for specific questions to be asked and answered.

It could become an ongoing segment if done right. It would take some of those "where should I make this pruning cut?" Or "what sized cable and brace should we use on xyz?" type questions could get answered by the panel of volunteer "experts".

Could be expanded into ansi/OSHA, compliance, shifting regulations. Or keep it simple with bmp guidance and review.

Sending this along!

 

[Tree Care Industry Assoc.]

More of a general thing, but I appreciate the few articles which actually get into the nitty gritty and assume the reader is a well versed professional. Edit out 3 paragraphs of fluff and over explanations (have a couple references so people can read more if needed) and use that freed up space for in depth info. Basically not every article has to be readable/understood by every reader.

Interesting perspective - where should we start if we did this?

 

[Brando CalPankian]

Sending this along!

Do I get a commission ;⁠)

 

[southsoundtree]

Communication and rapport- building skills
during consults and bids.


Concisely communicating job skills and skill/ equipment/ team requirements for a successful project.

 

[Serf Life]

Interesting perspective - where should we start if we did this?

In the Feb magazine the Box Tree Moth article was stellar and well edited, pretty much zero pre-explanations. It had references at the end for more reading, went through each aspect of the issue, and didn't have excess definitions.

The "PHC programs aren't seasonal" was also to the point, while being more conversational, and having specific examples for each season and relative cost/revenue. A good mix of business and biology and written for a professional audience but not overly dry for some folks.

The Shin Fu one could be condensed by 50% and get every point across. To me it read like a speaker at a trade show trying to engage an audience, I'm picking up a magazine and reading each page, so already engaged.

Many of the business, hiring, apprentice etc articles are like that (imo) and I understand it is a tough one to capture without paragraphs of vague statements: "calling customers back lets the client know you care about their business" "foster a company culture of safety and clear communication" "Technical skills can be taught. Character cannot" etc etc.

I really liked the articles a while back on the high schools in Mass(?) that did arborist work, had a sawmill, kiln etc as an example of what is interesting to our audience while also not just straight science or grapple saw maintenance. Those left the reader with a positive feel about a new generation coming up and the quality school structures that went outside the box to do so. The occasional longer ramble from a retired climber can be illuminating or fun as just a story and not meant as purely educational, if edited for pace and clarity. If it takes three teasing sentences to make one point, hack away. Hope that is somewhat helpful with specifics, and not taken as too much of a dig! I get a forest management publication each month, Northern Woodlands each quarter, and some emailed local articles, those with TCIA give a pretty good cross section of industry/ecology as well as formatting examples so apologies if I come across too harsh.

 

[Tree Care Industry Assoc.]

Do I get a commission ;⁠)

Would you write something??

 

[Brando CalPankian]

Would you write something??

Absolutely.

 

[Brando CalPankian]

Communication and rapport- building skills
during consults and bids.


Concisely communicating job skills and skill/ equipment/ team requirements for a successful project.

I really like the project communication topic. Seriously underrated.

 

[Tree Care Industry Assoc.]

We have another opportunity...!

We know climbers love their gear and that no two setups are exactly the same.

From your favorite spikes to your climbing systems, from your helmet to your harness, all the swivels, pulleys, carabiners, snaps and plates – what’s your go-to when you take to the trees? And why?

TCI Magazine is putting the spotlight on climbers in our upcoming “What’s in Your Gear Bag” feature in our summer Climbing and Rigging edition.

Click here to submit!

 

[Brando CalPankian]

We have another opportunity...!

We know climbers love their gear and that no two setups are exactly the same.

From your favorite spikes to your climbing systems, from your helmet to your harness, all the swivels, pulleys, carabiners, snaps and plates – what’s your go-to when you take to the trees? And why?

TCI Magazine is putting the spotlight on climbers in our upcoming “What’s in Your Gear Bag” feature in our summer Climbing and Rigging edition.

Click here to submit!

Can you make this it's own post please?