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
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The winter months are a time
for tree care professionals to start
looking at new gear/equipment
needs for the next season.
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The offseason provides a good time for the care and feeding of all motorized equipment, including chain saws.
PHOTO
BY
ANDREW
HORDYK