Best Iapetus Infrastructure Services Podcasts (2025)

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Strategies for Affordable IVM in the Gas Pipeline Industry w/ Scott Sharpe 31:16

5d ago31:16

31:16

Get the latest updates from our Linkedin page! https://onelink.to/treesandlines Welcome to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Today, Scott Sharpe, Sustainable Landscape Coordinator for Marathon Petroleum Corporation, joins us to discuss how his team reengineered the playbook around Integrated Vegetation Management for his industry. With …

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The Unspoken Risks Your Utility Faces and How to Raise the Bar in Safety w/ Andy Olson 42:48

12d ago42:48

42:48

Get the latest updates from our Linkedin page! https://onelink.to/treesandlines Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Andy Olson, COO of East Central Energy, shares with us essential strategies every utility executive needs in the Veg Management industry, how investment and grant management are powering necessary evolution, …

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Understanding Veg Management in a Fast Growing Tropical Environment w/ Gregory Chun 33:33

19d ago33:33

33:33

Be sure to check follow our podcast linkedin page for all the latest updates: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/trees-and-lines/ Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Gregory Chun, Supervisor for Vegetation Management for Hawaiian Electric, joins us to discuss the recovery efforts from their massive wildfire outbreak, how th…

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The UAA's Vision for Right-of-Way Management w/ Craig Kelly 13:25

26d ago13:25

13:25

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. PG&E Principal Land Consultant Craig Kelly juggles high-stakes utility work with UAA leadership, and he’s not slowing down. Get the inside look at elite time management Craig uses, how the UAA tripled its growth, and the UAA's vision for the veg management industry. Have a listen, hope y…

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Innovative Veg Management Solutions to the Declining Forest w/ Philip Chen 21:30

1M ago21:30

21:30

Welcome back to the Trees & Lines podcast. Philip Chen, Strategic Solutions Lead at Overstory, joins us to talk about how Overstory is helping utilities become more climate friendly, how they are leveraging data and technology to identify potentially hazardous trees, and the secrets behind their customer-centric model. Have a listen, hope you enjoy…

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How Utilities Are Creating Eco-Friendly Landscapes with Herbicides w/ Brandon Hughson 9:34

1M ago9:34

9:34

Welcome to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Brandon Hughson, Past President of the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) and a manager at ProtecTerra LLC, joins us to discuss how the Trees & Utilities Conference has grown, the UAA's initiatives during his year as President, and how herbicide programs are making an impact on veg management…

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Scaling Utility Solutions Using Satellites & AI w/ Sven Przywarra 13:49

2M ago13:49

13:49

Welcome to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Sven Przywarra, Co-Founder of LiveEO, joins us to discuss how satellite data and AI are revolutionizing veg management, how the improvements in technology make satellite data a more reliable option now, and how he is helping utilities enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and optimize resources. H…

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The Arbor Day Foundation's Global Impact w/ Dan Morrow 11:24

2M ago11:24

11:24

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines Podcast. Dan Morrow, Vice President of Programs and Partnerships at the Arbor Day Foundation, joins us to talk about how they're making a global impact through urban and rural reforestation efforts, how their mission driven work is shaping the future of environmental sustainability, and the Arbor…

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Environmentally Friendly Solutions in Veg Management w/ Ashley Bennett 17:48

2M ago17:48

17:48

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Ashley Bennett, Senior Research Specialist at EPRI, joins us to discuss how some utilities are using less traditional practices—like goat grazing—to manage their vegetation, how she sets up experiments to research different aspects of vegetation management techniques, and how these diffe…

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Harnessing the Power of Herbicides in Veg Management w/ Darrell Russell 16:05

2M ago16:05

16:05

Welcome to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Darrell Russell, Market Development Specialist at Corteva, joins us to dispel the myths about herbicides, what they really control, and how they can be more environmentally friendly than machine cutting. Have a listen, hope you enjoy! #TreesAndLinesPodcast #UtilityIndustry #CortevaAgriscience…

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How Data is Transforming Veg Management w/ Rebecca Lasica 18:06

3M ago18:06

18:06

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines Podcast. On this episode, Rebecca Lasica, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales & Business Development at NV5 Geospatial, joins us to discuss how NV5 is using data from sensors, LiDAR, satellites, and helicopters to better understand growth patterns and line encroachments in veg management. H…

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The Evolution of Safety in Veg Management w/ Tim Walsh 15:25

3M ago15:25

15:25

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. On this episode, Tim Walsh, Vice President of Safety and Training at The Townsend Company, LLC, joins us to discuss how he's played a part in progressing safety in veg management, how the Z133 Committee is redefining the understanding of safety around utility lines, his involvement with …

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How Aerial Trimming is Changing Veg Management w/ Curtis Martin 13:46

3M ago13:46

13:46

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Curtis Martin, Project Manager at Aerial Solutions, joins us to discuss the process of trimming using a helicopter, the advantages of using aerial trimming versus using boots on the ground to trim, and how the industry is responding to aerial trimming. Have a listen, hope you enjoy! #Pod…

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Tackling Resource Challenges in Veg Management w/ Steve Kerr 12:07

3M ago12:07

12:07

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Steve Kerr, Manager Forestry at FortisAlberta, joins us to discuss how he is solving the challenge of not having enough resources, how they are moving forward with wildfire mitigation plans, and how he is collaborating with different businesses to solve these unique challenges in Alberta…

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Introducing Technology in Co-Ops w/ Jeff Wissing 17:03

4M ago17:03

17:03

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Jeff Wissing, Vegetation Management Supervisor at Holy Cross Energy, joins us to discuss his challenges in the mountains of Colorado, how he has been collaborating with Overstory to introduce new technology, and how Holy Cross is working to mitigate wildfires. Have a listen, hope you enj…

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How AI is Empowering Veg Management w/ Rob Kabera 13:04

4M ago13:04

13:04

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines Podcast. Rob Kabera, President of Sheltera AI, joins us to discuss his journey to the veg management industry, how his company is innovating the veg management space, and his thoughts on the industry as a whole. Have a listen, hope you enjoy! #TreesAndLines #UtilitiesConference #VegetationManagem…

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Economic Impacts on a Utility in Canada (Part 2) w/ Robert Brewer 26:35

4M ago26:35

26:35

Welcome back to our special two-part episode of the Trees & Lines podcast with Robert Brewer, President & CEO of PUC Services Incorporated. In this second part, Robert talks about the implementation of their smart grid system, how the economy has affected their operations, and how they are giving back to their customers. Have a listen, hope you enj…

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Innovating Veg Management Business Strategies for the Smaller Utilities (Part 1) w/ Robert Brewer 25:12

4M ago25:12

25:12

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. This time, Robert Brewer, President and CEO of PUC Services Incorporated, an electric and water utility in Ontario, joins us to talk about the ways the company is leading in innovation, safety, customer service, contracting, and more. Have a listen, hope you enjoy. #arborist #urbanforest…

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Starting a Career in Veg Management w/ Jim Greene & Larry Abernathy 11:48

5M ago11:48

11:48

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. In this episode, Larry Abernathy & Jim Greene join us to discuss how the industry is evolving and how new training programs better cater to newcomers to the industry. Have a listen, hope you enjoy! #arborist #urbanforestry #farming #sustainableforestry #utility #forestry #investing #fore…

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Women in Veg Management w/ Jamie McMillan 13:51

5M ago13:51

13:51

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. This time, Jamie McMillan, Associate Account Manager at NV5 and former Chair of the Women in Vegetation Management Committee, joins us to discuss how women are operating inside the veg management industry, how to get involved in their organization, and why diversity in the workplace is i…

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Leveraging Technology to Mitigate Wildfires w/ Jeff Labelle 16:46

5M ago16:46

16:46

Welcome back to another podcast episode of Trees & Lines. Jeff Labelle, Distribution Vegetation Manager at BC Hydro, joins us to discuss how he incorporates insights from surrounding locations into BC Hydro’s veg management program, how his team is utilizing technology to mitigate wildfire risk, and what he would like to see in terms of technology …

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Exploring a Potential Rights-of-Way Biodiversity Certification w/ Stan Vera-Art & John Kalthoff 17:47

6M ago17:47

17:47

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. On this episode, Stan Vera-Art, Creative Catalyst at Grow With Trees, and John Kalthoff, Marketing Leader at Corteva Agriscience, join us to discuss the potential for a new Rights-of-Way Biodiversity Certification for individuals performing vegetation management activities. They talk abo…

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How Technology is Redefining the Utility Industry w/ Jonathan Rizzo & Jenna Turner 14:31

6M ago14:31

14:31

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Jenna Turner and Jonathan Rizzo of Eversource join us to discuss the challenges Eversource is facing and how they're solving for them. We talk with Jenna and Jonathan about the digitization of their workflow, the impact of that digitization, and the challenges that come with managing UVM…

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How Remote Sensing is Redefining Veg Management w/ Brett Kasten 11:21

6M ago11:21

11:21

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Brett Kasten, President and CEO of GeoDigital, joins us to talk about how remote sensing is playing a major role in veg management. We also discuss how remote sensing has evolved over the past 15 years, how technology considerations differ based on the location of the utility, and how Ge…

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Listening, Learning & the UAA's Impact on the Veg Management Industry w/ Matt Goff 11:37

6M ago11:37

11:37

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Matt Goff, newly appointed Utility Arborist Association President, joins us to talk about his passion for the veg management industry, how he plans on impacting the UVM space by listening to the members of the UAA, and what he hopes to accomplish in the next year. Have a listen, hope you…

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A Breakdown of the Utility Insurance Tower: Part 2 w/ Anna Marie Will & Eric Brown 34:08

6M ago34:08

34:08

Welcome back to the Trees and Lines podcast. In this part two of our two-part discussion with Anna Marie Will and Eric Brown from SMUD, we continue our conversation around insurance and the vegetation management industry. Have a listen, hope you enjoy. #insurance #trees #utility #vegetationmanagement #vegmanagement #forester #arborist #insurancespe…

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Understanding Insurance in Veg Management: Part 1 w/ Anna Marie Will & Eric Brown 27:23

7M ago27:23

27:23

On this podcast episode of Trees & Lines, we talk with Anna Marie Will, Insurance Program Manager, and Eric Brown, T&D System Manager, from Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD). Join us as we dive into the insurance side of the vegetation management industry. We talk about how natural disasters determine insurance rates, how smaller co-ops …

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Innovating Veg Management with Herbicide and Drone Programs w/ Jason Grossman 13:55

7M ago13:55

13:55

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines Podcast. On this episode, Jason Grossman, Manager of Vegetation Management at Liberty Utilities, joins us again, this time in Texas at the 2024 Trees & Utilities Conference. Jason talks with us about how his team is using herbicides as part of their unique vegetation management program, how he is…

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Water & Forest Restoration Efforts in Veg Management w/ Elvy Barton 31:50

7M ago31:50

31:50

Welcome to another episode of the Trees and Lines podcast. On this episode, we talk with Elvy Barton, Water and Forest Sustainability Senior Manager at Salt River Project. We talk with Elvy about the challenges she faces with her water and forest restoration efforts, how she collaborates with the Forest Service, various states, and other stakeholde…

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Saluting Branches: Arborists Honoring Veterans w/ Renee Bissett & Brian Bruce 29:45

8M ago29:45

29:45

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. On this episode, we talk with current President of Saluting Branches, Renee Bissett, and former President, Brian Bruce. We discuss how Saluting Branches is giving back to the families of those who have fought for our country, how they have grown to become an internationally recognized no…

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Tree Caused Outage Study & Talking to Future Utility Arborists w/ Greg Dahle 32:36

8M ago32:36

32:36

Welcome to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Today we talk with Doctor Greg Dahle, Professor of Arboriculture and Urban Forestry at West Virginia University. We talked with Greg about how he is informing students about the industry, the progress he's making on data collection for his tree caused outage study, and how we can better marke…

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The Impacts of Environmental Policy Decisions on Veg Management w/ Katie Fernholz 39:20

9M ago39:20

39:20

Welcome to another episode of the Trees and Lines podcast. On this episode, we talk with Katie Fernholz, president and CEO of Dovetail Partners, Inc. Katie talks with us about better integration and land management across the industry, her work in wildfire risk mitigation, and with renewable energy. Have a listen, hope you enjoy. #forester #forestr…

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Collaborating for the Future of Veg Management w/ Cindy Musick 41:14

9M ago41:14

41:14

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees and Lines podcast. Cindy Musick, Senior Director of Vegetation Management Services at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, joins us again. This time, we talk about an update on her PhD progress, tree canopy cover, and tree caused outages. Have a listen. Hope you enjoy. #cooperative #UAA #forester #podcast …

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Veg Management around Solar Utility Sites w/ Amy Newkirk 40:46

10M ago40:46

40:46

Welcome to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Today we talk with Amy Newkirk, Vegetation Manger for Solar Generation at Invenergy. We discussed the value of people and people skills, the regulatory environment they operate under, and Amy's unique opportunity to look at new approaches in Veg Management. Have a listen, hope you enjoy! #arb…

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Alternatives to Removing Trees and Preserving Old Trees w/ Vikki Bengtsson 34:28

11M ago34:28

34:28

Vikki Bengston, Senior Ecologist for Pro Natura, joins us on this podcast episode of Trees & Lines to discuss opportunities to preserve old trees instead of removing them, how her path in vegtation management is the opposite of a forester, and the values of the natural processes of the tree? Have a listen, hope you enjoy! #vegetationmanagement #vet…

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Solving for Year Round Veg Management in Tropical Climates w/ Kevin Eckert 31:24

12M ago31:24

31:24

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Kevin Eckert, President of Smart Trees Pacific, joins us to discuss his passion for arboritory, his international work consulting in vegmanagement for other countries, and his work with the ISA. Have a listen, hope you enjoy! #vegmanagement #utility #vegetationmanagement #arborist #fores…

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Election Impact on Veg Management Infrastucture w/ Leslie Kass 34:15

1y ago34:15

34:15

Welcome to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast! Leslie Kass, CEO of Lewis Services, joins us today to talk about a wide range of topics inluding how Lewis Serrvices is growing their business, insights on attracting new workers to the industry, and Leslie's unique journey to her role as CEO. Have a listen, hope you enjoy! #vegetationmanagem…

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The Evolution of Veg Management and Industry Standards w/ Dennis Holewinski 46:36

1y ago46:36

46:36

We are excited to welcome legendary veg management industry leader, Dennis Holewinski, on the podcast today. Dennis talks about how he got his start in the industry, challenges and solutions with liability and insurance, and how he has helped hundreds of utilities get started as well as much more! Have a listen, hope you enjoy! #vegetationmanagemen…

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Understanding Veg Management Practices in the Land Down Under w/ Stephen Martin 30:32

1y ago30:32

30:32

Welcome to another podcast episode of Trees & Lines. Today, we talk with Stephen Martin, Senior Strategist - Land, Research, and Development at Powerlink Queensland. Steve talks with us about vegetation management practices in Australia, land asset strategies, and bushfire mitigation. Have a listen, hope you enjoy! #australia #vegetationmanagement …

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Challenges, Solutions, and Customer Interactions of Co-ops w/ George Leader and Penny Whisenant 18:45

1y ago18:45

18:45

On this podcast episode of Trees & Lines, we talk with talk with George Leader, Vegetation Maintenance Manager, and Penny Whisenant, Vegetation Maintenance Supervisor, of Pedernales Electric Cooperative. George & Penny discuss the unique challenges and solutions of the Texas-based Cooperative, their environmental initiatives, and their career paths…

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Storms: Preparation and Response in Veg Management w/ Drew Seidel 38:51

1y ago38:51

38:51

Welcome to another podcast episode of Trees & Lines. Drew Sedel, Vice President of Southwestern Electric Power Company, joins us to talk about how his experience with storms has helped the company evolve, different types of technologies he is using for better response, and his experience in leading a team of over 600. Have a listen, hope you enjoy.…

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How Veg Management Can Reduce Risk and Increase Reliability w/ Kamran Rasheed 23:19

1y ago23:19

23:19

On this podcast episode of Trees & Lines, we talk with Kamran Rasheed, Director of Vegetation Strategy at Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Kamran talks about the importance of having a business case, how it will reduce risk and also, increase reliability. Have a listen, hope you enjoy. #vegetationmanagement #utility #podcast #arborist #forestry #f…

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The Relationship between Cycle and Reliability in Utility Veg Management w/ Sig Guggenmoos 46:25

1y ago46:25

46:25

Welcome to another #podcast #episode of Trees & Lines. On this episode, Sig Guggenmoos, #President at Ecological Solutions Inc. in #Alberta #Canada joins us to discuss his clear width #calculator, his time in #consulting, and how he #leverages #data in his #work. Have a listen, hope you enjoy. #vegetationmanagement #utility #arborist #forester #for…

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Understanding Biodiversity in Right-of-Way Corridors w/ Matt Goff 26:54

1y ago26:54

26:54

Welcome back to another podcast episode of Trees & Lines. On this episode, Matt Goff, Transmission Vegetation Manager at Georgia Power Company, joins us to discuss how Georgia Power is using biological barriers to control non desirables on their Right-of-Way corridors, his journey through into the industry, and what he wants to see from the industr…

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Building the Case for Habitat Conservation in Utility Veg Management w/ Caroline Hernandez 30:48

1y ago30:48

30:48

Caroline Hernandez, Assistant Program Director of Sustainability Landscapes at the University of Illinois, joins us to discuss how she is helping develop #pollinator #habitats around #utilityvegetationmanagement, her goals for the Rights-of-Way Habitat Working Groups, and how she is supporting the conservation on Rights-of-Way. Have a listen hope y…

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How Tech is Changing Vegetation Management w/ Jason Grossman 18:38

1y ago18:38

18:38

Jason Grossman, Manager of Vegetation Management at Liberty Utilities, joins us to talk about how technology is playing a part in #vegetationmanagement and how he is using #dataanalytics to get a better understanding of his territory. Have a listen hope you enjoy. #arborist #forest #forester #forestry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

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Advancing Safety in Vegetation Management w/ James Beery 17:46

1y ago17:46

17:46

James Beery, Senior Safety Lead for Wright Tree Services, joins us on this #podcast #episode of Trees & Lines to talk about how safety has #evolved in the #vegetationmanagement #industry and how a different mindset of learning instead of #discpline when mistakes are made, are helping gain more visibility into #safety issues within daily work. Have …

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Leveraging LIDAR and New Technology in Vegetation Management w/ Jennifer Whitacre 20:05

1+ y ago20:05

20:05

Welcome to another #podcast #episode of Trees & Lines. On this episode, Jennifer Whitacre, Senior #Director of #Strategic #Accounts at NV5 Geospatial, joins us to talk about how she is using new #technologies in the #vegetationmanagement #industry to make it easier for #utilities to #migate #tree caused #outages. Have a listen hope you enjoy. #arbo…

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Creating a Pathway for Students in Vegetation Management w/ Robert Vanderhoof 15:13

1+ y ago15:13

15:13

Welcome back to another #podcast #episode of Trees & Lines. On this episode, we talk with Robert Vanderhoof of Tall Tree Learning. We talk with Robert about how he is creating material for students to help pass exams in #VegetationManagement and his goal for the future of #education in the #industry to fill more #job roles. Have a listen, hope you …

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How Utility Arborists are Engaging their Local Communities w/ Bob Allen 39:39

1+ y ago39:39

39:39

Welcome back to another #episode of the Trees & Lines #podcast. On this episode, we welcome back Bob Allen, #Manager of #VegetationManagement for Eversource New Hampshire, to talk about his work helping create and manage #Utility #Arboretums and how #arborist are honoring and remembering our #veterans. Have a listen, hope you enjoy. #arboretum #arb…

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