Homework assignment

[RyKR]

Alright, I am in the middle of a Career Development course and I have been asked to research something that interests me. So I am looking for some information and I hope that someone here can point me in the right direction.

Does anyone know where I can find potential growth for the tree service industry? I have looked into the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other government websites for this information. I have found some basic information about pay rates for different positions but not a lot of other information. If someone doesn't mind sharing some information and answering a few other questions that I have please pm me or email me at [email protected].

I apologize if I put this in the wrong forum.

 

[ATH]

check with the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) they do an annual wage survey.

 

[pro94lt]

We are all looking for growth in the the tree industry! Figure that out and I'll Hire you as rykr consulting. Seriously be more specific not sure what your wanting

 

[Brush Ape]

Does anyone know where I can find potential growth for the tree service industry?

The apical meristem would be a good place to start.

 

[RyKR]

Sorry, I meant statistically what the potential or anticipated growth for in the industry. For instance, they say that nursing will be up 15% (absolutely made up number) or something like that. I just can't find the usual statistics in any of the government websites like I can for other industries. If you look up construction or something else, a bunch of data comes up.

I tried looking up the TCIA information but a screen popped up saying that I had to be a member.

I realize I was far too vague in my question. Everyone would like to know where potential growth is at... Believe me, if I find it I will write a book.

 

[jefflovstrom]

Trees grow. They grow in the ground (land), there is no free land therefore every tree is owned and the owner is liable.
Jeff

 

[imagineero]

If we could get back to where we were 15 or 20 years ago that would be great. I predict there'll be twice as many crackheads charging half the money over the next 12 months

 

[Pelorus]

A community college that offers an arboriculture program might have some stats for you.

 

[Zale]

Those numbers might be hard to find if they exist. Our industry can get lumped into the landscaping industry. You might want to look there.

 

[ATH]

You might also try looking for research/publications by John Ball out of South Dakota State

 

[CanopyGorilla]

I can tell you this biz fluctuates a lot. "Expendable income" of the working and middle class has a lot to do with how we do.

 

[jefflovstrom]

All I can really say is that it is regional.
The residential market is dog eat dog,,stay in bed,,(unless you have golf courses. schools, HOA's,) ,,etc,
Trees are a liability, so if Mary slip's on a date palm fruit walking to her Hotel room, or Larry on the golf course had a piece of deadwood from a euc hit him in the head,,etc,,
Like I said, probably regional,,,
Jeff, we dont do residential,, much,,

 

[pro94lt]

Residential is where it's at!

 

[jefflovstrom]

Residential is where it's at!

Whooo Whooo!
Jef

 

[Zale]

Residential is where it's at!

Not necessarily.

 

[Brush Ape]

Not necessarily.

Well heck no. We done established Mary is at the Hotel. She slipped and needs some, "care."

 

[RyKR]

Thanks for the info. I did find tree trimming and removal lumped with landscaping and lawncare.

 

[tidy]

trees grass whats the difference, just cut it good and cheap