Arborist Podcast

A tree inventory is only as effective as the data behind it. In this session, we break down the foundational concepts required to collect reliable, actionable urban forest data without blowing budgets or misallocating...

Master tree diameter at breast height (DBH) measurement protocols for standard boles and complex field anomalies. A single measurement error can distort timber cruises, tree inventory data, and forest carbon accounting...

Stop firefighting tree emergencies and start managing urban canopies proactively!In this video, we break down the fundamentals of Tree Inventories and explore how municipalities, consulting arborists, and tree care...

Ever wondered how a massive oak lifts hundreds of gallons of water hundreds of feet into the air every single day—powered by nothing but sunlight? In this episode of The Arborist Podcast, we break down the complex...

Master tree safety, wood rot detection, and storm damage prevention: discover how wood decay fungi hollow out healthy trees before sudden collapse. (147 characters) Master tree safety, wood rot detection, and storm...

Master consulting principles, tree appraisal calculations, and professional ethics for the final section of the ISA Board Certified Master Arborist exam review. Topics Covered in This Episode: Plant appraisal techniques...

Learn how to evaluate tree hazards and manage urban canopies for the ISA BCMA exam. This episode focuses on Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ) principles and municipal management plans. Topics Covered in This...

Conquer the operational, rigging, and safety scenarios on the ISA BCMA exam. We break down tree removal physics, climbing systems, load calculations, and ANSI Z133 compliance. Topics Covered in This Episode: Rigging...

A comprehensive walkthrough of arboricultural best management practices (BMPs) for the ISA Board Certified Master Arborist exam. We review ANSI A300 pruning specifications, tree planting standards, and site...

Tackle complex diagnostic scenarios for the ISA BCMA examination. Learn how to systematically identify abiotic disorders, biotic pests, and fungal pathogens to build effective Plant Health Care (PHC) programs. Topics...

Master the Science Domain of the ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) exam. This episode breaks down advanced tree biology, soil physics, and water dynamics into actionable study points. Topics Covered in This...

Turning the saws off and coming home brings its own set of challenges. In the series finale, we cover gear teardown and chemical decontamination, processing the severe adrenaline crash and hyper-vigilance, transitioning...

When week two sets in and the adrenaline wears off, grinding exhaustion becomes your biggest threat. Learn how to maintain powerheads in abrasive storm mud, enforce strict hydration and heat illness protocols, and spot...

Normal trees cut like trees—storm wood acts like a loaded trap. Dive deep into biomechanics under extreme stress. Master reading tension and compression, preventing dangerous spring-poles and barber-chairs, managing...

The immediate aftermath of a hurricane is the most hazardous phase of a deployment. Learn how to shift your mindset from "tree trimming" to "disaster triage," clear essential lifelines, identify deadly back-feeding...