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Arbor Age Winter 2015

For more than 30 years, Arbor Age magazine has been covering new and innovative products, services, technology and research vital to tree care companies, municipal arborists and utility right-of-way maintenance companies

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18 WINTER 2015 ARBOR AGE www.arborage.com TRAINING & EDUCATION The term "offseason" might seem a bit misleading to more than a few tree care companies and their employees, for the winter months often seem at least as challenging and filled with tasks as the "busy" season. But, in general, the winter months involve preparing for the next growing, pruning and takedown time. This is obviously also geographically dependent, as tree folk in more temperate and southern climes may see few, if any, changes to their workloads and schedules, while those in the north may keep themselves occupied with snow removal and the presence of frozen ground/ lakes to get those difficult- access jobs done. Regardless of location, though, the winter months are a time for tree care professionals to start looking at new gear/equipment needs for the next season, while carrying out regular care/maintenance tasks on existing gear. IN WITH THE NEW The offseason is an excellent time to evaluate what new gear and gizmos are needed to successfully take on the upcoming year, particularly after attendance at a few fall trade shows and chapter conferences filled with visions of bright and shiny new Might Call it the Offseason, but There's Plenty to Do " The winter months are a time for tree care professionals to start looking at new gear/equipment needs for the next season. " The offseason provides a good time for the care and feeding of all motorized equipment, including chain saws. PHOTO BY ANDREW HORDYK

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