In this episode of The Arborist Blueprint Podcast, we’re joined by the legendary Mark Chisholm, one of the most accomplished and respected arborists in the industry. Mark shares his journey, leadership insights, and the keys to building a long-lasting, successful career in arboriculture. Whether you’re an aspiring arborist, a seasoned professional, or a business owner looking to elevate your skills, this conversation is packed with actionable advice on leadership, career longevity, and business growth.

Mark also dives into the importance of mindset, adapting to change, and how to balance passion with professionalism to leave a lasting impact in the arboriculture world. Don’t miss this chance to learn from one of the best in the field!

🔑 Topics Covered:

• Leadership strategies for arborists

• Career longevity and staying relevant

• Building and growing a successful arboriculture business

• Balancing personal growth with professional excellence

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Are you an arborist looking to grow your skills—and seedlings? 🌱 In this episode of "The Arborist Blueprint", we explore how arborists and tree enthusiasts can turn their unique access to trees into a sustainable and profitable venture.

In this podcast we dive into what's called a "Planting Prescription". Important considerations on how to plan, prepare, plant, and monitor a new tree planting site. We discuss the importance of species selection and soil considerations as well as many other factors. If you are a tree planter, arborist, ATMOS TREE Alliance member, or generally interested in trees, this podcast is for you! Enjoy!

Rebecca Seibel is a well known arborist and trainer in our industry. She is also known for being an advocate for women arborists. She helps lead the Womens Tree Climbing Workshop where women with a variety of experience can come together and share their knowledge while climbing trees! Rebecca has an amazing outlook on tree care and owns / operates Tree Spirit Consulting.

She is also a proud member of the Atmos Tree Alliance where arborists commit to planting 2:1 for their removals. We charge small recycling fees to our customers if they require a removal which funds all costs associated to plant trees with Atmos.

If you are an arborist, we invite you to join Atmos Tree with us! There is zero cost to arborists, it fits seamlessly with your existing quotes / invoices, and Atmos Tree provides TONS of extras to promote your "green" affiliation!

https://atmostree.org/

https://www.treespiritconsulting.com/

Emi shares his experience transitioning from a traditional "production" style tree service to a more sustainable hyper-local service that uses cargo bicycles. Emi runs his own tree care company called The Crooked Tree Arborist. Emi also lead instructs with Arboriculture Canada. Emi is also hosting the first annual SpokenLoam urban forestry conference on June 21 2024 in Edmonton Alberta Canada. Finally, Emi is a proud Atmos Tree Alliance member, planting (offsite) 2:1 through the 2:1 tREeCYCLE program.

Important Links:

SpokenLoam.ca

AtmosTree.org

TheCrookedTreeArborist.com

Cargo Bikes:

RedBike.ca

LarryvSharry.com

SurlyBikes.com

ElietMachines.com

This episode is sponsored by Atmos Tree. An Alliance specifically for arborists to plant 2:1 for their removals. Its free for arborists! All tree planting and costs are covered through small recycling fees we charge our clients when we remove a tree. Please visit our website to learn more and join today!

- Kurt The Arborist

Jason Di Pietro, arborist turned tree planter, is the founding director of Leaf Ninjas (Calgary, Alberta). Jason shares his expertise in Eco Restoration, proper tree planting at scale and in urban settings. Soil amendments, health, and the importance of biodiversity. Jason also holds certification and experience with permaculture and native plants.

Lets get into the weeds with Jason! To learn more about his team at Leaf Ninjas, please visit:

leafninjas.ca

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ATMOS TREE is proudly partnered with Leaf Ninjas! Atmos Tree is a regenerative alliance of arborists committed to planting more than we remove. We charge small recycling fees to our clients when a removal is necessary. Funds plant 2:1 with partners like Leaf Ninjas!

To Learn more about how you can join the Atmos Tree Alliance for FREE, please visit atmostree.org

Wyatt Spruck, (arborist, filmmaker), recently produced his own documentary on You Tube titled "A Love Letter to Arboriculture". His film captures the vibe and attraction we all have to this industry including the gear, the people, and the trees! Wyatt holds nothing back and discusses many vulnerable thoughts and situations he has been through over the course of this film production.

We dig deep on mental health and our relationships with this profession, trees, and other people. We are all human and part of nature. We learn from our mistakes and hard times. Open up your mind and follow us on a creative journey full of love and respect.

FOLLOW US AT:

@spruckster.tree (instagram)

@ugotSprucked (You Tube)

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@KurtTheArborist

@arboristblueprint

@atmostreeorg

Interested in joining Atmos Tree? The alliance of arborists responsible for planting more than they remove! The 2:1 tREeCYCLE program ensures two trees are planted for each removal job we perform as arborists. All costs are covered through small recycling fees we charge our clients when we remove a tree. PLEASE VISIT:

Dig into how trees grow and why its important to arborists. Trees are connected through a complex symbiotic microbial system in our soils. Learn why its important to preserve and feed the microbiome in order to have a healthy tree! Learn how to overcome the challenges of growing an isolated urban tree.

Jen Llewellyn is a Plant Health Expert, Horticulturalist and Consulting Arborist with Beautiful Trees & Green Bird Horticultural in Caledon, ON where she works closely with her amazing husband, Johl, to provide consulting services in Tree Care and Tree Protection.  This is a new adventure for Jen, prior to the spring of 2022, Jen was the Provincial Nursery and Landscape Specialist with OMAFRA for 23 years. She holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Horticulture from the University of Guelph. She is also an ISA Certified Arborist and a Personal Empowerment Coach. Jen is passionate about trees, nature and mentoring and has delivered 100’s of interactive lectures and workshops across the province.  Jen has written extensively for many industry publications including Landscape Ontario magazine, the Ontario Arborist and the ONNurseryCrops blog. She is also co-author of “BugFinder”, the free ultimate scouting app for nursery and landscape professionals.  

Follow Jen: @greenbirdhort (IG) GreenBirdHort.com

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Interested in joining Atmos Tree? The alliance of arborists responsible for planting more than they remove! The 2:1 tREeCYCLE program ensures two trees are planted for each removal job we perform as arborists. All costs are covered through small recycling fees we charge our clients when we remove a tree. PLEASE VISIT:

atmostree.org

Diversify your climbing career in rope access! Dirk Dorenbos is a trusted industry leader in Rope Access. He is also an "Assessor" of those seeking certification. He owns / operates "Rope's Edge", a company focused on new innovations in the industry. Dirk has a ton of experience in the Rope Access field and is here to share what it means to be a RAT. We discuss:

- What is a Rope Access Tech (RAT)

- Different career pathways

- Transferrable skills from Arboriculture

- Earning potential and career trajectories

- Additional resources to learn more today!

You can connect with and follow Dirk online at:

- @ropesedge

- https://www.ropesedge.ca/

HOW TO BECOME A CONTRACT CLIMBING ARBORIST (with SEAN STERNA) a 3 part series that explores almost everything to consider before transitioning or launching a new business. Sean Sterna joins me to discuss his journey and lend some valuable insights based on his experiences. Sean is a "full time" professional contract climber, arborist instructor with Arboriculture Canada, Rope Access Technician, and Volunteer Firefighter Captain. Sean specializes in all things gear, climbing, rigging, and explores practical cross over between these applications.

In PART THREE of this series we discuss:

- Rescue Setup and considerations

- Near Hits / Lessons Learned

- New ideas on how to improve safety

- Alternate approaches to Contract Climbing