Trees and Lines

Get the latest updates from our Linkedin page! https://onelink.to/treesandlinesWelcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Rachel Steudle, Director of Operations at DTE Energy, joins us to share insights into the evolving challenges of vegetation management, the importance of data driven decision making, and how DTE is balancing customer engagement, affordability, and long term grid resilience. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#VegetationManagement #UtilityLeadership #GridReliability #EnergyInfrastructure #DTEEnergy #PowerGrid #ExecutiveStrategy #ClimateResilience #UtilityInnovation #InfrastructureManagement #SmartGrid #CrisisPreparedness #EnergyOperations #TreeTrimming #UtilityCrisisPlanning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Sara Race, Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist at ComEd, shares how one of Illinois' largest landowners is transforming utility corridors into thriving native prairie ecosystems. We also discuss ComEd's pollinator programs, how their environmental programming is reducing risk and enhancing community trust, and how they are protecting endangered species habitats. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#UtilityVegetationManagement #UVM #EnvironmentalCompliance #GridSustainability #ComEd #PollinatorPrograms #PrairieRestoration #CarbonNeutrality #UtilityLeadership #RightOfWayManagement #ISO14001 #RiskMitigation #GHGReduction #NetZeroUtilities #SustainableInfrastructure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get the latest updates from our Linkedin page! https://onelink.to/treesandlinesWelcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. In this episode, we talk about how a lack of diverse representation is undermining industry growth. Hear how Sara Dreiser is addressing this systemic challenge and why it's time for a cultural shift. Have a listen, hope you enjoy! #UtilityVegetationManagement #UVM #UtilityLeadership #DiversityInUtilities #WomenInEnergy #VegetationControl #ComEd #RemoteSensing #InnovationInUtilities #GridReliability #StormPreparedness #Exelon #WorkforceDiversity #TreeManagement #EnergyIndustry #UtilityOperations #SafetyInUtilities #InfrastructureResilience Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get the latest updates from our Linkedin page! https://onelink.to/treesandlinesWelcome 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 IVM, herbicide strategy, and advanced flyover inspections, their small internal team built a cost-effective, scalable, and regulation-ready program. This episode reveals how strategic thinking reshaped an entire pipeline operation. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#VegetationManagement #IntegratedVegetationManagement #PipelineMaintenance #RightOfWay #UtilityLeadership #InfrastructureStrategy #EnergySector #CostReduction #SustainableLandscaping #PipelineSafety #HerbicideStrategy #UtilityInnovation #ExecutiveInsights #IVM #OperationalExcellence #EnvironmentalCompliance #EnergyInfrastructure #AssetManagement #PublicUtility #TreesAndLinesPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, and how he is fostering lasting relationships with contractor partners. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#VegetationManagement #UtilityLeadership #FiberInfrastructure #RuralBroadband #ExecutiveInsights #DigitalTransformation #LeadershipLessons #SafetyStandards #RiskManagement #SmartGrid #RenewableEnergy #InfrastructureResilience #ContractorManagement #StrategicLeadership #Innovation #Utilities #EnergyIndustry #BroadbandExpansion #ReliabilityMetrics #ExecutiveExcellence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 they strategize for explosive growth in their tropical environment, and retention in their workforce. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#WildfireRisk #UtilityBudgets #CapitalStrategy #SustainableManagement #VegetationControl #WorkforceSolutions #UtilityWorkforce #IslandIsolation #VegetationManagement #LaborChallenges #UtilityManagement #EmergencyRecovery #RiskMitigation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 you enjoy!#VegetationManagement #RightOfWay #UtilityLeadership #CLevelInsights #InfrastructureStrategy #EnergyUtilities #UAA #WorkforceDevelopment #SustainableUtilities #PodcastForLeaders #TreesAndLinesPodcast #ProfessionalGrowth #UtilityInnovation #DigitalUtilities #GridReliability #OperationalExcellence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Be sure to follow our LinkedIn page for the latest Trees & Lines news, updates & industry insights: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/trees-and-lines#VegetationManagement #UtilityLeadership #Overstory #RemoteSensing #AIForUtilities #ElectricUtilities #GridResilience #ForestryTech #InfrastructureInnovation #ClimateTech #TreesAndLines #SmartUtilities #MachineLearning #CLevelInsights #EnergyIndustry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#UtilityVegetationManagement #UVM #TreesAndLines #UtilityIndustry #EnergyManagement #InfrastructureSafety #VegetationControl #IntegratedVegetationManagement #IVM #PowerGridSafety #UtilityRightOfWay #UAAConference #UtilityLeadership #StrategicPlanning #HerbicideManagement #SustainableUtilities #EnvironmentalStewardship #HabitatRestoration #PollinatorFriendly #IndustryInsights #PowerGridReliability #RightOfWayManagement #UtilityWorkforce #GridSafety #UtilityExecutives #VegetationManagement #Podcast #IndustryPodcast #UtilityPodcast #BusinessLeadership #EnergyPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!Be sure to check out our LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/trees-and-lines/posts/?feedView=all#UtilityIndustry #SatelliteTechnology #AIinUtilities #VegetationManagement #SmartGrid #EnergyTech #LiveEO #InfrastructureInnovation #GridMonitoring #Automation #PowerGrid #GISIntegration #Sustainability #MachineLearning #DataAnalytics #FutureOfEnergy #TechForGood #DigitalUtilities #RenewableEnergy #PodcastEpisode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Day Foundation's ambitious goal of planting half a billion trees in 5 years. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#Podcast #PodcastLife #Podcasting #PodcastEpisode #NewPodcast #ListenNow #PodcastShow #Podcaster #SubscribeNow #PodcastCommunity #TreesAndLines #ArborDayFoundation #TreePlanting #Reforestation #UrbanForestry #Forestry #EnvironmentalImpact #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Conservation #GreenInitiatives #UtilityArborist #UtilityIndustry #TreeCare #UrbanGreening #EcoFriendly #CorporateSustainability #CSR #Nonprofit #CommunityEngagement #EnvironmentalLeadership #Infrastructure #CarbonOffset #ClimateMitigation #NatureLovers #GoGreen #PlantATree #EcoWarrior #ClimateChange #SustainableLiving #SaveThePlanet #GreenFuture #EarthLovers #EcoConscious #TreeCanopy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 different strategies affect the environment. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#Podcast #PodcastEpisode #PodcastShow #NewPodcast #PodcastLife #Podcasters #PodcastsToListenTo #PodcastCommunity #ListenNow #PodcastInterview #Utilities #EnergyIndustry #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #ElectricPower #GridManagement #UtilityPodcast #PowerGrid #ElectricUtilities #ClimateAction #AshleyBennett #EPRI #ElectricPowerResearchInstitute #PowerInPollinators #VegetationManagement #RightOfWayManagement #Biodiversity #PollinatorConservation #EnvironmentalDNA #eDNA #SustainableEnergy #HabitatRestoration #NativePlants #WildlifeConservation #GreenTech #EcoFriendly #NatureConservation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #IVMStrategies #SustainableUtilities #VegetationControl #HerbicideUse #PodcastCommunity #EcoManagement #SustainableGrowth #RightOfWayManagement #SmartLandUse #TechForNature #PowerGrid #Podcasting #BusinessPodcast #EnergySector #LandConservation #PodcastInterview #ListenAndLearn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#TreesAndLines #UtilitiesPodcast #EnergyTech #ElectricUtilities #RemoteSensing #GeospatialTech #PowerGrid #InfrastructureInnovation #PodcastCommunity #TechTalk #EnvironmentalData #AIinUtilities #EnergySolutions #SmartGrid #PodcastRecommendations #B2BPodcast #DataAnalytics #IndustryInsights #TreeManagement #Sustainability #TechTrends #ListenNow #BusinessPodcast #IapetusHoldings #PodcastGrowth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the UAA, and his career goals for the industry. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#TreesAndLines #UtilitySafety #PodcastForProfessionals #TreeCareIndustry #PowerlineSafety #SafetyLeadership #UtilitiesPodcast #ArboristLife #WorkplaceSafety #ElectricalSafety #PodcastCommunity #GreenEnergyTalk #EnergySector #LineClearance #ProfessionalPodcast #OSHASafety #SafetyCulture #Arboriculture #TreeTrimming #PodcastRecommendation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!#Podcast #UtilityIndustry #AerialSolutions #TreeTrimming #Infrastructure #EnergySector #PowerLines #HelicopterTrimming #VegetationManagement #ElectricUtilities #RenewableEnergy #GridMaintenance #SafetyFirst #PodcastLife #IndustryInsights #BusinessPodcast #TechnologyPodcast #TreetrimmingSolutions #InfrastructureDevelopment #PodcastEpisode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#Podcast #Utilities #Environment #WildfirePrevention #EnergyManagement #Sustainability #VegetationManagement #WildfireMitigation #UtilityForestry #CanadianUtilities #ClimateAdaptation #SteveKerr #FortisAlberta #UtilityIndustry #EnergyInfrastructure #RightOfWayManagement #UtilityResilience #UVMStrategies #UtilityTaskForce #LearnWithUs#PodcastDiscussion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 enjoy!#TreesAndLines #UtilitiesConference #HolyCrossEnergy #VegetationManagement #JeffWissing #WildfireMitigation #UtilityVegetationManagement #SkiCountryUtilities #Overstory #AIForUtilities #LiDAR #DataDrivenSolutions #WildfireRisk #DistributionLines #ElectricCooperatives #SustainableEnergy #GridReliability #ForestryManagement #TechnologyInUtilities #EnergyInnovation #UtilitySafety #ClimateResilience #MountainUtilities #CyclePlusApproach #RuralEnergy #InfrastructureManagement #EnergySolutions #UVMPrograms #UtilityBestPractices #RenewableEnergy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #VegetationManagement #RobertKabera #Sheltera #PowerLines #SatelliteImagery #AIForUtilities #RightOfWayManagement #HPC #EnergyInfrastructure #GridReliability #SustainableEnergy #RenewableEnergy #WildlifeConservation #AfricanInnovation #RefugeeToEntrepreneur #InspiringStories #StartupSuccess #LeadershipInEnergy #CleanEnergy #UtilityTechnology #DataDrivenSolutions #InnovationInUtilities #ElectricCooperatives #NatureAndTechnology #AIRevolution #PowerGrid #RuralElectrification #TechForGood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 enjoy!#TreesAndLinesPodcast #VegetationManagement #SmartGridTechnology#UtilityInnovation #EnergyResilience #CustomerCentricUtilities #SustainableEnergySolutions #StormHardening #ModernUtilities #LeadershipInUtilities #CanadianUtilities #GridAutomation #SmartEnergy #InfrastructureInnovation #EnergyEfficiency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #urbanforestry #sustainableforestry #utility #forestry #arboriculture #canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 courses are evolving to better cater to newcomers to the industry. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#arborist #urbanforestry #farming #sustainableforestry #utility #forestry #investing #foresting #students #student #college #school #learning #collegestudent #career #careerreading #careeradvice #careergrowth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 important. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#arborist #urbanforestry #utility #sustainableforestry #forester #forestry #vegetationmanagement #sustainableforestry #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for the industry moving forward. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#arborist #utility #urbanforestry #podcast #sustainableforestry #vegetationmanagement #forestry #forester #vegmanagement #technology #wildfire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 about the overall benefits of the certification, how it could create more awareness for biodiversity in veg management, and how they're navigating the discussion with others in the industry. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#vegetationmanagement #utility #certification #creation #powerlines #agriscience #biodiversity #management Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 programs across 3 states. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#podcast #podcasts #arborist #forester #forestry #utility #utilities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 GeoDigital is helping utilities with challenges like storm response. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#arborist #remote #remotesensing #industry #arboriculture #technology #naturaldisaster #utility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 enjoy!#president #arborist #president2024 #vegetationmanagement #vegmanagement #podcast #urbanforestry #forester #sustainableforestry #arboriculture #arborist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #insurancespecialist #industry #arborist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this podcast episode of Trees & Lines, we talk with Anna Marie Will, Insurance Program Manager, and Eric Brown, T&D System Manager, from SMUD join us as we dive intop the insurance side of the vegetation management industry. We talk about how natural disaster determines insurance rates, how smaller co-ops are solving insurance challenges, and an inside look at how SMUD thinks about insurance. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#insurance #trees #utility #vegetationmanagement #vegmanagement #forester #arborist #insurancespecialist #industry #arbor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 in Texas at the 2024 Trees & Utilities Conference. On this episode Jason talks with us about how he is using herbicides in a unique program on his utility lines, how he is handling new risks in his area, and what technology wants to see in the future for the Veg Management industry. Have a listen, hope you enjoy! @LibertyUtilNH @libertyutilitieswestregion #utility #vegetationmanagement #forester #arborist #arboriculture #trees #tree #nature #naturaldisaster #herbicide #herbicides Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of various states and other stakeholders to help restoration efforts. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#arborist #podcast #sustainableforestry #forester #urbanforestry #utilities #renewableenergy #water #waterresourcemanagement #waterreservoir #waterrestoration Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 non-profit, and how you you can get involved with the organization. Have a listen, hope you enjoy! @starsandstripes article: https://ww2.stripes.com/sponsored-content/saluting-branches-honors-veteransWebsite: https://www.salutingbranches.org/#president #utilities #podcast #arborist #Salutingbranches #veterans #forester #forestry #honor #military #service #nonprofit #navy #army #airforce #coastguard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 market the industry. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#professor #arborist #arboriculture #doctor #data #datacollection #datascience #utilities #podcast #forester #environmentalmonitoring #university #students #school #outage #poweroutage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #forestry #Land #landmanagement #utilities #utility #arborist #environmentsafety #environment #wildfire #wildfireprevention Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #sustainibility #utilities #arborist #forestry #innovation #stormresponse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!#arborist #podcast #episode #forester #forestry #sustainability #industry #solar #generation #transmission #trees #power #powerlines #utility #utilities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #veteranization #podcast #utility #utilities #arborist #episode #forester #forestry #trees #industry #oldtrees Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #forester #podcast #episode #forestry #tropical #hawaii #puertorico #utilities #industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!#vegetationmanagement #utility #arborist #forester #podcast #episode #industry #forestry #utilities #trees #lines #election #voting #business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!#vegetationmanagement #utility #arborist #podcast #forester #industry #episode #utilities #forestry #trees #legend #liabilities #insurance #liability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #utility #arborist #podcast #forester #land #research #development #strategies #fire #bushfire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this podcast episode of Trees & Lines, we talk with talk with Penny Whisenant, Vegetation Management Supervisor, and George Leader, Vegetation Manager, of Pedernales Electric Cooperative. George & Penny discuss the unique challenges and solutions of the Texas based Cooperative, their environmental intiatives, and their career paths into the industry. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#vegetationmanagement #podcast #episode #utility #cooperative #trees #lines #utility #utilityvegetationmanagement #utilities #powerlines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.#vegetationmanagement #vegmanagement #tree #utility #arborist #forestry #forester #forest #storm #stormresponse Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #forester #industry #episode #risk #reliability #wildfire #vegmanagement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 #forestry #forest #power 

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 industry moving forward. Have a listen hope you enjoy.#Vegetationmanagement #biology #biological #chemistry #rightofway #journey #industry #podcast #forester #arborist #forestry #Arbor 

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 you enjoy.#vegetationmanagement #utility #podcast #habit #conservation #endangeredspecies #arborist #forester 

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 

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 a listen hope you enjoy.

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.#arborist #forester #forestry #lidar #lidarscanner #newtechnology #geospatial #data