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How to Rate a Hazardous Tree

March 17, 2017 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

What makes a tree hazardous? We talked to Steve Chisholm and Ted Szczawinski, two N.J. Certified Tree Experts who teach in the popular Rutgers course “Hazardous Tree Identification.” Below is a brief summary of the rating system used by Steve, Ted, and other top professionals to … [Read more...]

arboriculture, landscaping business, liability

Limiting Liability as a Snow Contractor

November 4, 2015 Joe at Rutgers Leave a Comment

If you're a snow contractor in New Jersey, you’re probably concerned with liability and high insurance costs. There’s a new bill in the state legislature intending to help. The bill is called “S.3121," and here is the official synopsis: “Prohibits snowplow or de-icing service … [Read more...]

landscaping business, liability, snow and ice management

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