Blue Pine Works LLC
Science-based tree care, plant health care, forestry, and consulting led by the area’s only ISA Board Certified Master Arborist. Fully insured. Serving East Central Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with integrity, safety, and long-term stewardship.
ISA is excited to share that the new Z133-2026 Safety Standard is now available.
Developed to help advance safety across the arboriculture industry, the updated American National Standard: Safety and Health Requirements for Arboricultural Operations has now been approved by ANSI.
– Updated to reflect current industry practices and improved safety outcomes
– Download your complimentary individual digital copy through the ISA Store
– Print editions available for purchase in English and Spanish
Learn more about the Z133-2026 and access the new standard today: ow.ly/gEpL50Z5a38
Sometimes what looks like a tree problem is actually a planting problem.
This crabapple had developed a significant lean, and at first glance many would assume removal, staking, or heavy pruning was the answer.
Instead, we took a closer look.
After evaluation, we found the issue was happening below ground. The tree had been planted improperly, affecting stability and long-term health.
Rather than recommending removal, we were able to preserve the tree through specialized root-zone work and corrective measures aimed at addressing the underlying issue.
The result was a healthier, more stable tree with a better chance at long-term success.
Many landscape tree issues start underground long before symptoms show up above ground. That is why proper diagnosis matters.
Not every tree problem needs a chainsaw.
Sometimes it needs the right plan.
Blue Pine Works
Expert tree care and guidance for confident, informed decisions.
Serving East Central Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
320-279-3554
Some crews want a licence because the job is risky and the public rarely sees the full picture. Others worry it would shut out good people, hit small operators hardest, and turn a practical trade into paperwork.
That tension shows up fast in the real world. A climber with solid training, a clean rescue drill, and years on the saw is not the same as a bloke with a helmet and a loud opinion. But a licence can also miss the point if it only measures theory, not hands-on judgement, rigging sense, or how someone works under pressure. Regional differences matter too. What looks workable in NZ or Australia may land very differently in the US or parts of Europe.
The hard bit is deciding whether licensing lifts the standard, or just adds another hurdle for crews already doing it tough. Small operators, new entrants, municipal teams, and contract crews would all feel it differently. So would the people paying for training, tickets, audits, and time off the tools. Where does that line sit for you?