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Passing the Climb Forward 

Utility arboriculture has always been more than just a technical skill. It is a profession built on service, stewardship, and responsibility toward both communities and coworkers. In a recent Utility Arborist Newsline op-ed titled “Rooted in Service: The Next Generation of Stewards,” James Wendt, National Training Coordinator, discusses what defines the core of the work: ensuring reliable […]

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A Storm Is Brewing: Readiness & Response

Somewhere off the coast of western Africa, a low-pressure area moves into the tropics. It births where hot Sahara Desert air meets the southern Gulf of Guinea. Known as the “African Easterly Jet,” the wind continues west past Cape Verde, meeting humid ocean air. This produces showers and thunderstorms and often develops into organized low-pressure […]