The Municipal Arborist

Eric Petersen has been helping great tree care companies become extraordinary for over 20 years. Using ArboRisk's exclusive risk management approach, he gets his clients to build a better business while lowering their insurance cost at the same time. Eric is a Past President and Honorary Life Member of the Wisconsin Arborist Association and currently sits on the TCIA Board of Directors._______________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care 

Fallon is a Utility Arborist and Executive Director of the Utility Arborist Association. Prior to his current role he was responsible for leading vegetation management programs across several upper Midwest USA states on behalf of a large investor-owned utility. He's also been an adjunct professor at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he facilitated the Utility Vegetation Management Certificate Program – a combined effort of the Utility Arborist Association and the Utility Vegetation Management Association. Fallon has an undergraduate degree in Urban & Community Forestry and a Master's degree in Forestry from the University of Minnesota-St. Paul and is currently serving as vice-president on the college's Alumni Society Board. _______________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care 

Dylan Daisuke Loy Saito is from Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA and is a PNW-ISA Member (former Editor-in-chief), ISA Certified Arborist & TRAQ qualified, an ODA Public Pesticide Applicator , FEMA Incident Commander, ODOT Traffic Controller, and holds the Adult Mental Health Aid Certification.Dylan was born and raised on a volcano in the Pacific Ocean.  It taught him to connect with the planet and forced symbiosis with nature.  It was this life experience where he learned the gift of ALOHA, and still shares and practices this everyday. After migrating to Oregon in 96', it became obvious he landed on a much bigger island than he grew up on, with more forests, wildlife, and people. It was here Dylan found his calling to share his love of nature with everyone through Arboriculture.  He worked with a local tree company as a "branch manager", and literally learned the ropes of aerial access in trees.  10 years went by, worked with several premium tree care providers, career volunteer with multiple green industry nonprofits, and became a municipal Arborist with the City of Portland.  It was in this role he utilized all his career experiences to reach an entire city of tree-centric communities!  Dylan spent years volunteering with the PNW-ISA regional chapter as a judge for the regional climbing competitions, as the Editor of the Chapter publication, speaker and presenter at multiple Annual conferences, and co-founder of the PNW Tree Failure Database with Chris Rippey and Jonathan Pywell. Dylan has now been in the industry for over 20 years, and still sharing the ALOHA he was gifted long ago.  He enjoys spending time with his son Ronin and daughter Hana, and teaching them the same connection with our planet.  _______________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

As the Chicago Region Trees Initiative Manager at The Morton Arboretum, Colette Copic stewards national and state funding opportunities for healthier and more resilient tree canopies in our communities. This includes helping communities build capacity within their forestry programs through funding opportunities, resources, and training. As an ISA-certified arborist Copic's background includes work in urban and community forestry, tree protection policy, ecological restoration, and community engagement. _______________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care________________________________________________________________________

Casey Jogerst is the Permitting and Regulation Manager for the Urban Forestry Division in the Parks and Recreation Bureau at the City of Portland, OR. Casey holds a B.S. in Science from the University of Iowa and a M.S. in Forestry from Michigan Technological University. Casey completed her master's degree concurrently with service in the Peace Corps and continued her path in forestry at the City of New York City where she worked as a forester on the Million Trees Campaign. In 2012, Casey relocated from New York to the Midwest to further her work in the field of urban forestry as an Urban Forestry Manager for the City of Milwaukee, WI. Building on the experience gained in NY and WI, Casey accepted her current position as the Permitting and Regulation Manager in Portland, OR where she's been for the past 11 years. She currently leads five urban forest regulatory teams managing all aspects of tree regulations in the City of Portland with the goal of protecting and enhancing the City's urban forest. Casey is an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist, ISA Municipal Specialist, ISA Qualified Tree Risk Assessor, attended the 2014 Urban & Community Forestry Society (UCFS) Municipal Forestry Institute (MFI) and currently serves as an educational facilitator for MFI and as an advisory member of the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC).________________________________________________________________________UCFS Arborist Exchange Program________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care________________________________________________________________________

Paul Filary is the Director of Operations for Kramer Tree Specialists and is the Commercial Director for the Illinois Arborist Association. Paul holds a B.S. in Forestry from Michigan State University, is an ISA Certified Arborist and has been working in the industry for two decades. Through this time he has become more involved with understanding motivational leadership and helping others achieve their goals in the field of forestry/arboriculture. He believes that whether you want to work the physical aspect, research focused or a leadership role, forestry/arboriculture will provide you those opportunities and allow you to not only help and make an influence with your peers, but also influence how people interact with the natural environment around us! ________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care________________________________________________________________________IAA Careers in Arboriculture Demonstration Event, Lisle, Illinois October 17-18th 

Randy Krouse has been the Urban Forestry Services Manager for the City of Milwaukee since 2019. He is responsible for directing forestry operations, workforce development, and long-range strategic planning. He held many previous positions with the City of Milwaukee since starting in 1995, including Urban Forestry Crew leader, Technical Services Supervisor, and Urban Forestry District Manager. Randy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Urban Forestry from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and holds multiple professional credentials, including Certified Arborist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified by the International Society of Arboriculture. He is an active leader within Wisconsin's professional organizations—elected to the Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council, serving as Co-Chair of the Wisconsin Arborist Apprenticeship Advisory Committee, and Past President of the Wisconsin Arborist Association.________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care________________________________________________________________________Certified Arborist Exam in Whitby, ON, CANADA November 8th, 2024

Nathan Schuettpelz is an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist, ASCA Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualified, ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist, and ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified professional with 20 years of industry experience. His primary focus is consulting arboriculture, serving as a contract municipal forester and expert witness in litigation and insurance matters. Nathan has a passion for sharing his love of urban trees with others, providing speaking engagements with the WAA, ISA, WIDNR, and municipalities across the States of Wisconsin and Illinois. He has additionally served as the ISA WAA Chapter President and Tree Fund Liaison.________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

Ian Brown is the City Forester for the City of Madison.  He joined Madison in 2023 after over 15 years with the City of Milwaukee.  He has worked on a variety of projects including hyperspectral imagery analysis, street tree inventory, ash treatments, urban wood utilization, and arborist apprenticeship.  His work continues to increase recognition for the economic value of urban canopy and grow arboricultural career pathways.  Ian attended the University of Minnesota – Morris (B.A.) and the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (M.S.). ________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

In this episode I provide some updates on what I have been up to working with the:Illinois Arborist Association International Society of Arboriculture Urban & Community Forestry SocietyIllinois Urban Forest Strike Team________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

Steve Lane joins us again! Steve is an Urban Forestry Consultant with  Great Lakes Urban Forestry management where he specializes in GIS based tree surveys, tree risk management, urban forestry management, planning, appraisals and other innovative forestry solutions for a variety of public and private sector clients.  He is also the past president of the Illinois Arborist Association, where he teaches a variety of advanced training courses for the organizations. Steve recently joined the ISA Board of Directors.  He is also the bass player of a bunch of lousy bands you've never heard of.  His opinions here are his own and do not constitute any form of legal advise.________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

This special episode features a few of my favorite friends and colleagues including Village Forester Kevin Sorby from Wilmette, Illinois and Streets Superintendent Tony Dati from Niles, Illinois. ________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

Michael Collins has been Riverside's Village Forester for 19 years. Prior to his arrival there, he worked at Cantigny Gardens as a Grounds Arborist and at the Morton Arboretum  as a Research Assistant. Mr. Collins received his bachelors degree from the University of Wisconsin Madison in Forest Science and a masters degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Natural Resources. He has been a Certified Arborist for over 25 years. He has also received his Municipal Arborist Specialist certification and is Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ). Michael serves on the Illinois Arborist Association's Board of Directors as the Municipal Director and also serves as the Co-Chair for the Tree Stewardship & Planting Workgroup with the Chicago Region Tree Initiative (CRTI).________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

Kellie Schmidt is the Statewide Director of Development for the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association, maintaining an office in Springfield, IL. She is responsible for advocacy, member outreach, and program development in the regions outside of the Chicagoland area. She also serves as a liaison to ILCA member nurseries. Before joining the ILCA, Kellie served as Executive Director of the Illinois Green Industry Association for five years. She brings two decades of marketing and sales experience to her work and is passionate about representing the hard-working people that work in all segments of the green industry. In her spare time, she serves at-risk youth and families through Christ-centered, equine assisted programs at Refuge Ranch in Rochester, IL.Huge thanks to ILCA for providing a place to record at their iLandscape Conference!_________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

Following in the footsteps of notable black plant researchers and scientists like George Washington Carver and Percy Julian is no easy task, but Derek Haynes is more than up to the challenge. With a background in plant biology, and working in vaccine and therapeutics development using non-traditional plant-based technologies, Derek certainly practices what he preaches. Plants offer so much more than home decor, and Derek wants to show you how. He understands that the ancient and the modern don't need to compete, but rather can work together in harmony, offering viable solutions to pressing questions like food insecurity and mind-body-spirit holistic wellness.Merging together education, his signature wit and humour, and his keen love for plants and science, Derek's mission is to pull the traditional knowledge of our ancestors into the mainstream. Known affectionately as The Chocolate Botanist on Instagram, Derek has built a community of over 10K like-minded people, who have come to respect both his incredible depth of knowledge and the palpable joy he cultivates with the subject matter.His earnest passion has landed him features in The Guardian, Lifehacker, and has been a guest on renowned podcasts like Black in the Garden and In Defense of Plants. He has also worked with the North Carolina Botanical Gardens in developing educational workshops on botany and plant science. Through his dedicated commitment to fostering community and providing the necessary tools to expand knowledge, Derek is solidifying his place in the plant world—continuing to pave a new and sustainable path for the next generation of young, Black botanists. Derek's Website & Derek's Instagram Huge thanks to ILCA for providing a place to record at their iLandscape Conference!_________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comThank you to our sponsors:Davey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

Aaron Schulz is the Plant Health Care Director & Consulting Arborist at Oak Bros Tree Care & Removal. He has a B.S. in  Agricultural Science with a  minor in Urban Forestry from Western Illinois University and is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist. He has served as the Past President for the Illinois Arborist Association (IAA) and currently  serves the organization as the Advanced Training Co-Chair, Advanced Training Instructor in Pest & Diagnosis Management, is an ISA Certification Workshop instructor, the Legislative Committee Chair and is the ISA Certification Liaison._________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comDavey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

This lighthearted introduction to 2024 features my two kids!_________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comDavey Resource GroupArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

Leslie Berckes is the Executive Director of the Urban and Community Forestry Society (formerly the Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA). The UCFS is the professional membership home for people who make daily tree planting and care decisions in communities across the world. She brings over a decade of experience in urban forestry to the organization, having served as the Director of Programs for Trees Forever, a Midwest-based non-profit serving Iowa and Illinois. Leslie is an ISA Certified Arborist and holds a master's degree in Public Policy with an Environmental Policy emphasis from the University of Northern Iowa in addition to a bachelor's degree in Marketing._________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptionsCheck out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

Jason Cutler developed a love for trees at an early age. As a freshman in high school, he was invited to be a part of a Forestry Career Development Event team through the Future Farmers of America (FFA), and has been pursuing his love of trees ever since. He spent nine years as a high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, teaching over a thousand students various agriculture topics. Jason has been actively involved in helping many students and teachers learn the basics of forestry. The 2011 Joplin Tornado and subsequent recovery efforts led him to a local community forestry group, and a Certified Arborist prep course. Jason has been an ISA Certified Arborist since 2012, TRAQ qualified since 2019, is a 2022 American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) Consulting Academy graduate, and a Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) since 2022. He left the classroom in 2019 to pursue an opportunity of working with some awesome arborists at All About Trees in Springfield, Missouri. Jason was the Plant Health Care Manager, as well as a member of various-sized tree crews. He has competed or judged multiple tree climbing competitions since 2019. As a teacher of a Certified Arborist prep course, he has helped arborists prepare for the ISA Certified Arborist exam. In 2022, Jason started Arbor Cutler LLC, a consulting and tree care company._________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptionsCheck out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

Miguel Reyes is an ISA Certified Arborist and TRAQ qualified & has also completed the Illinois Arborist Association (IAA)  Advanced Training Domain. Miguel has worked with the City of Des Plaines for the last 12 years. He worked his way up from Maintenance Operator to his current title of Streets Crew Leader. As the city arborist, he oversees the health and care of over 22,000 trees in all public right-of-ways. He proudly partakes in the yearly tree planting program and Arbor Day activities across the local school district. The knowledge he acquires through the IAA workshops, allows him to educate the community on proper tree maintenance. Additionally, his company Migarey Tree Corp., supports his goal to enhance urban canopy and build a stronger urban forest._________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptionsCheck out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

Melissa Custic manages operations for the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI)—a collaboration of regional partners working together to improve the health, diversity, and equity of trees in the seven-county Chicago region. Melissa works closely with colleagues of partner institutions to increase canopy cover, reduce the impacts of invasive species, and increase the preservation of oak ecosystems in the Chicago region. She has developed several resources and training programs aimed at improving tree selection, planting, and care, as well as targeting invasive woody removal and replacement. She serves as Vice President on the Illinois Invasive Species Council and as lead on the Chicago Wilderness Urban Tree Canopy Sub-Committee. Her professional interests include urban forestry, urban ecology, environmental justice, invasive species, climate change, and soil ecology._________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptionsCheck out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

Scott Grams has served as the Executive Director of the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) since 2008. ILCA is the leading non-profit trade association for landscape, lawn care, nursery, and allied trades professionals in Illinois. Since 1959, ILCA has provided landscape contractors with the resources needed to enhance their performance and ensure continued growth and success. The Association's mission is to enhance the professionalism and expertise of members by providing leadership, education, representation, and services while advancing environmental awareness and the value of the landscape industry. ILCA employs a wide variety of means to fulfill its mission including; seminars, workshops, publications, trade shows, awards, networking, scholarship grants and social events. ILCA is based in Oak Brook, IL. Scott has been involved in trade association management for his entire career. He graduated from Purdue University and holds a Master's Degree from Northwestern University._________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptionsCheck out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

Dr. Stephanie Adams is a Tree Pathologist and an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist who serves as the Plant Health Care Leader at the Morton Arboretum and as the Research Director for the Illinois Arborist Association. She has been involved in the tree care industry for 23 years. She enjoys performing clinical plant disease diagnosis, conducting research on tree diseases and other plant health issues, and delivering these findings to green industry professionals._________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptionsCheck out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

Aaron has been a practicing arborist for over 20 years.  He began his career completing his BS in Urban Forestry from UW-Stevens Point.  After graduation, he worked full-time as a climber, at first in WI, and later traveling to work 1.5 years in New Zealand.  Upon returning, he started his own business working as a contract climber for companies around the southern half of WI. In 2010, Aaron moved to Oceanside, CA, working as a climbing arborist in North San Diego County.  In 2011, he moved back to WI and completed his masters degree in 2015 from UW-Stevens Point.  In 2017, Aaron began the Arboriculture/Urban Forestry program at Gateway Technical College, where he continues to instruct and help students grow and find their way in the tree care industry.  He is also the ISA representative for the Wisconsin Arborist Association, serving on the WAA Board of Directors since 2018._________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptionsCheck out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryArbsession Winkler Tree & Lawn Care

Jim Flott is President of Community Forestry Consultants, Inc. (CFC). CFC providesTreeWorks™ tree management software; inventories and appraisals; managementplans; risk assessment and risk management plans; tree preservation plans; diagnosis;expert witness; forensic investigations; urban forestry program reviews; trainingworkshops; and urban forestry, arboriculture, and horticulture consulting services toindividuals, corporations, universities, municipalities, county and state agencies,cemeteries, and golf courses in the United States and Canada. He received his B.S.degree in horticulture from Iowa State University and his M.S. degree in forest pathology from the University of Arizona and has over 45 years work experience in the horticulture, urban forestry, and arboriculture industries. He is an ISA certified arborist and certified municipal specialist; American Society of Consulting Arborists registered consulting arborist; PNW-ISA TRACE instructor and certified tree risk assessor; ISA TRAQ instructor and assessor; and a certified Lantra training instructor._________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptionsCheck out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryhttps://arbsession.com/Winkler Tree & Lawn Care

John Wayne Farber is the Director of Operations for Hoppe Tree Service, is a Board Certified Master Arborist, a TCIA Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) and a past board member of the Wisconsin Arborist Association. Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptionsCheck out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryhttps://arbsession.com/Winkler Tree & Lawn Care

Frank is the Village Forester for the Village of Schaumburg, Illinois though when we recorded this he was with the City of Berwyn, Illinois. Frank has an excellent outlook on our industry and life in general!Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptionsCheck out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryhttps://arbsession.com/Winkler Tree & Lawn Care

Steve was the first guest ever on the show and I am so glad to have him back for another discussion! Though he has retired from his previous role as the General Services Superintendent at the Village of Algonquin, Illinois, he is still very active in the industry owning Ludwig Speaks, LLC and is also a consultant with Great Lakes Urban Forestry.Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptionsCheck out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryhttps://arbsession.com/Winkler Tree & Lawn Care

Brandon Dobnick is a Certified Arborist, CTSP, and a 13 year veteran to thearboriculture world. He is a production arborist through and through where he lives,breathes, and eats trees day in and day out. Getting his start in the ResidentialCommercial sector after college, he has seen the Industry from the production grind of Utility hazard removals that no one wants to do to the meticulous pruning of the largest Oak Collection in the world. He is a Big Tree Registry tree hunter, and advocate for safety and the pursuit of the very best practices the industry can provide. Currently He resides in Stamford, Vermont where he is the owner of Vertical Services Tree Care Professionals, a collaborative contract climbing and training company, as well as Dobnick Timberworks furniture and woodworking company.Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptionsCheck out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryhttps://arbsession.com/Winkler Tree & Lawn Care

This episode's guest is Beau Nagan who has worked in the tree care industry for over 20 years. He has two associate degrees from Juliet Junior College in Landscape Management and Turf Management and a Bachelors of Science in Agriculture with an emphasis on urban forestry from Western Illinois University. He has worked for Davey Tree as a climber, Davey Resource Group as a Utility Work Planner on the south side of Chicago and the Morton Arboretum where he worked as an arborist for 6 years.  He is currently the Forestry Manager at Canigny Park in Wheaton, Illinois.  He is an ISA Certified Arborist Utility Specialist and TRAQ qualified. He is a certified TCIA trainer and also works as a trainer for the Illinois Arborist Association, not to mention past president of the chapter.  He us a competitive tree climber and has represented Illinois at the ISA International Tree Climbing Competition six times.  Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptions Check out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryWinkler Tree & Lawn Care 

In this episode I answer questions that were submitted during webinars hosted by PlanIt Geo titled "Decode Municipal Tree Ordinances" where I was a panel speaker.  Both recordings can be found here: https://planitgeo.com/library/decode-municipal-tree-ordinances/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZZFCLB6Thanks to this episodes sponsors!https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcasthttps://arboriskinsurance.com/https://www.aspenfuels.us/

Kelly Bougher is a Certified Arborist with a background in conservation and natural resource management. Her appreciation of the natural world paired with a diverse background of nearly 15 years of experience in restoration lead her to a career in arboriculture and she currently works in urban forestry.Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6FQLVWXThanks to this episodes sponsors!https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcasthttps://www.rainbowecoscience.com/products/mectinitehttps://www.aspenfuels.us/

Since 2000, Robyn Flakne has been the Natural Resources Manager for the Village of Glenview. The position has allowed her to be involved with restoring and creating naturalized open space and green infrastructure throughout the municipality, starting with the redevelopment of a former naval air station. The West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River has been a major focus as approximately 70% of the Village's stormwater drains to this waterway. The Village has implemented several water quality improvement projects, including streambank stabilization and naturalization, detention basin naturalization, adding riffles and pools, and some channel re-meandering. Robyn has obtained funding and managed engineering and construction bids and volunteer workdays for these projects. She also serves as staff liaison to the Village's volunteer Environment and Natural Resources Commission. Robyn also serves as the Tree Preservation Officer for the Village, administering the Tree Preservation Ordinance as it applies to tree removal on private property. She is co-chair of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative's Trees and Green Infrastructure work group and a member of the Executive Board of the North Branch Watershed Working Group.  She also teaches Forest Resources, Green Infrastructure and Wildlife Resources at Northeastern Illinois University.Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TRM3K5TThanks to this episodes sponsors!https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcasthttps://www.aspenfuels.us/https://www.rainbowecoscience.com/products/mectinite

Part 2: Bob has been working with R.W. Hendricksen Tree Care since he was able to use a rake and follow his dad around on the job.  His dad and uncle started Hendricksen Tree Care in1964.  Bob received his bachelor degree in Administration Forestry from the University of Wisconsin, Stephens Point in 1989.  Bob has grown up with a passion for trees and finding solutions for healthy trees.  He is an ISA Certified Arborist, a TCIA CTSP and is a member of the Illinois Arborist Association, The Tree Care Industry Association and the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association.https://www.rwhendricksenco.com/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8DFNKK9Thanks to this episodes sponsors!https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcasthttps://arboriskinsurance.com/https://www.aspenfuels.us/

Norm shares with us a few stories from his lifetime career in the tree care industry .  He is a climbing arborist, a passionate educator, volunteer, motivator and is the co-inventor of the Port-a-Wrap.  Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SC8TC6YThanks to this episodes sponsors:https://arboriskinsurance.com/https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcasthttps://www.rainbowecoscience.com/products/mectinite

Bob has been working with R.W. Hendricksen Tree Care since he was able to use a rake and follow his dad around on the job.  His dad and uncle started Hendricksen Tree Care in1964.  Bob received his bachelor degree in Administration Forestry from the University of Wisconsin, Stephens Point in 1989.  Bob has grown up with a passion for trees and finding solutions for healthy trees.  He is an ISA Certified Arborist, a TCIA CTSP and is a member of the Illinois Arborist Association, The Tree Care Industry Association and the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association.https://www.rwhendricksenco.com/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8BQ8NPCThanks to this episodes sponsors!https://www.rainbowecoscience.com/products/mectinitehttps://www.davey.com/environmental-consulting-services/environmental-consulting-contact-map/https://www.aspenfuels.us/

Tricia conducts statewide outreach and training on invasive forest pests in Illinois. This includes identifying and training key stakeholders about invasive species, pest identification, regulations and quarantines, as well as reporting protocols.Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H8LWVJ6Thanks to this episodes sponsors!https://www.rainbowecoscience.com/products/mectinitehttps://www.davey.com/environmental-consulting-services/environmental-consulting-contact-map/

Dan O'Brien is a Certified Arborist, the Arbor Supply Supervisor with Russo Power Equipment and the Vice President at the Illinois Arborist Association.Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K7KW3PBThanks to this episodes sponsor:https://www.davey.com/environmental-consulting-services/environmental-consulting-contact-map/

John Paul McDonell is a Consulting Arborist with SavATree and shares with us his journey from municipal forestry to the private side and everything in between.Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DW26S55Thanks to this episodes sponsors:https://www.davey.com/environmental-consulting-services/environmental-consulting-contact-map/https://arbsession.com/

Elizabeth Schulte is the guest on Episode 22!  Elizabeth is the Marketing Director of PanIt Geo and she was a pleasure to talk to.Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F5NXBCTThanks to this episodes sponsors:https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcasthttps://www.aspenfuels.us/https://arbsession.com/

Episode21 of The Municipal Arborist features Scott Jamieson!Scott Jamieson is the Vice President of Community Business Partnerships and Midwest Division Leader for Bartlett Tree Experts. Bartlett has over 130 offices in the U.S., Canada, England and Ireland.Prior to joining Bartlett, Scott was with The Care of Trees, a national tree care firm based inChicagoland, for nearly 20 years. He served as President and CEO during his final 10 years with The Care of Trees.Scott has served as president of the board of directors for the Tree Care Industry Association andThe National Association of Landscape Professionals. He currently serves on the board for the American Public Gardens Association. He has served as a board member for The National Safety Council, The Alliance for Community Trees and Openlands in Chicago. He has lectured at the Morton Arboretum, Chicago Botanic Garden, Michigan State University and Purdue University. He received his BS in Urban Forestry from Purdue, a Master Degree in Urban Forestry from Michigan State University and an MBA from DePaul University in Chicago.He is the recipient of Lawn and Landscape Magazine's Leadership award. He was honored with Purdue University's College of Agriculture Distinguished Alumni Award as well as theCertificate of Distinction from the Purdue Agriculture Alumni Association.Scott resides in Arlington Heights, IL just outside of Chicago with his wife Diane.Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHB23C8Thanks to this episodes sponsors:https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcasthttps://www.aspenfuels.us/https://arbsession.com/

I am proud to have Joe McCarthy on as the guest of this episode!   Joe McCarthy is a Senior City Forester with the City of Chicago Bureau of Forestry.Since 1990, Joe has worked to foster cooperation with other city departments in ensuring that all reasonable options are explored to preserve and protect city trees in capital improvement projects. In 1998, he researched relevant Federal, State and local road design codes, design standards and policies which aided in the development of flexibility in roadway design standards.  Most recently in 2019, Joe's regulation and standards research work identified changes to the IEPA regulations that resulted in the first trial of Cure in Place Pipe and Pipe Bursting use on private sewer drains to comply with separation requirements during water main projects. Developed tree protection standards as well as Tree Removal and Replacement policies for the City that place a monetary value on these valuable City assets.Developed protocols for measuring changes in Chicago's street tree population. Over the past thirty years has Implemented four (4) random sample inventories (1994, 2003, 2013 and 2021) to assess, monitor and track changes in the street tree population. Developed street tree diversity targets and guidelines. This research has provided relevant data to the City's exotic insect eradication (ALB) and management (EAB) programsHe has relevant experience in Invasive Species programs as, in response to the Asian Long Horned Beetle Infestation of 1998, he was appointed the Project Manager of the Chicago's program to combat this dangerous threat to the urban forest.Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZCZ885HThanks to this episodes sponsors:https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcasthttps://www.aspenfuels.us/https://arbsession.com/

This episode of The Municipal Arborist is with Lee Mueller from Davey Resource Group and we discuss a wide range of topics including his path in urban forestry, grants, inventories, urban forestry management, risk management, reforestation and investment in private tree planting.For a number of years, Lee Mueller has worked to achieve balance at the intersection of vibrant communities and healthy environments. Lee has served as staff, board member, or volunteer for a variety of community initiatives dedicated to parks, forestry, and environmental causes. He is a Certified Arborist and Certified Forester, with forestry degrees from Michigan State University. He's a Market Manager with Davey Resource Group, Inc. and lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CRXXRQXThanks to this episodes sponsors:https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcasthttps://www.aspenfuels.us/https://arbsession.com/

In this bonus episode I talk about Arbor Day, Tree City, USA and how we educate the public daily in ways many people wouldn't immediately imagine.Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU's:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSFWK57 

Todays episode is with Bob Burdick the Director of Business Development with Aspen USA, Inc.  Bob has 35 years in the outdoor power equipment industry including 10 years in retail, 9 years with Stihl and 11 years with Echo Power Equipment.  He has spent considerable time training contractors, arborists and municipalities on equipment and chainsaws.  We discuss his new role with Aspen, USA and what the fuel is all about.Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Thanks to this episodes sponsors:https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcasthttps://arbsession.com/https://www.aspenfuels.us/

In this episode I sit down with Scott Altenhoff and we discuss how construction  impacts trees and the politics sometimes  involved with it.  We also discuss Scott's involvement with the Society of Municipal Arborists, among other things.Scott Altenhoff is the Management Analyst for the City of Eugene's Urban Forestry Program. Scott has been working as a municipal arborist/urban forester for the City since 2005. Prior to that, he worked for 13 years as a commercial arborist and forest surveyor, based in Eugene but working throughout the Pacific Northwest. Scott has a longstanding passion for big, old trees and the wide variety of organisms that depend on them. In 2004, he co-founded the Pacific Tree Climbing Institute in an effort to raise public awareness about the importance of ancient trees and old-growth forests. For several years, Scott taught courses in Beginning and Advanced Arboriculture at Linn-Benton Community College. Scott has a B.A. in Classics (Latin, Greek, and Ancient Philosophy) from the University of Oregon and a Graduate Certificate in Urban Forestry from Oregon State University. Scott is an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Board Certified Master Arborist, Municipal Specialist, and Qualified Tree Risk Assessor and currently serves as Immediate Past President of the Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA) and as Incoming Co-Chair of Canopy Watch​.Check out the recent podcast I was a guest on! The Plant  Trillion Trees Podcast:https://anchor.fm/plantatrilliontrees/episodes/Episode-75---Joe-Hansen-is-the-Urban-Forester-for-the-City-of-Park-Ridge--Illinois-e1gpj9bQuestions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7TXZ5FZThanks to this episodes sponsors:https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcasthttps://www.aspenfuels.us/https://arbsession.com/

In this episode I sit down with Casey Selner from Arbsession and Selner Tree & Shrub Care!  I also announce the winners of our Instagram contest!   Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TXBNKYQThanks to this episodes sponsors:https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcasthttps://www.aspenfuels.us/https://arbsession.com/

Thanks to this episodes sponsors:https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcasthttps://www.aspenfuels.us/Today I sit down with August Hoppe from Hoppe Tree Service https://www.hoppetreeservice.com/We discuss his companies success with urban wood utilization, his involvement with the Wisconsin's tree workers apprenticeship program https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/occupations/arborist.htm , being on the TCIA board, building up industry standards and how his business survived a devastating fire.Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VKJQRNR

Thanks to this episodes sponsor: https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-PodcastIt's episode lucky number 13 and I sat down with Matt Koepnick who has been the city forester for his hometown of Racine Wisconsin since 2010. He earned a degree in urban forestry from UW-Stevens Point and has over 22 years of experience working in urban forestry and arboriculture. Matt previously served three terms as secretary for the Wisconsin Arborist Association, and currently serves as vice chair of the Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council. We get in the weeds on the day to day use of tree inventory/work management software and compare notes on how we manage our urban forests.Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5XZQM2T

Thanks to this episodes sponsor: https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-PodcastFor the 12th  episode I sit down with Todd Kramer from Kramer Tree Specialists and discuss the trajectory of arboricultural training over the past 3 decades, public speaking, TCIA, the use of cranes in tree removal and many other industry related topics.  Learn more about his company here: https://kramertree.com/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9WJL83Y

Thanks to our sponsor:  https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-PodcastIn this episode I sat down with Daniel Miraval of Green Extraction Technologies.  We discussed the vast  opportunities in arboriculture, self motivation, tree planting & tree nursery issues, safety, education, professionalism and many  other industry related topics.Daniels company: https://www.greenextractiontechnologiesllc.com/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZKH3ZWX