Science of Arboriculture

Science of Arboriculture

By International Society of Arboriculture
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Science of Arboriculture episodes

  • The Reforestation of Chihuahua Mexico
    A three day freeze with temperatures well below zero decimated the urban forests of Chihuahua Mexico, leaving the city with tens of thousands of dead trees to remove and replace. Carlos Van Der Menden reports on the recovery efforts. (A,M,Bm)
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  • Using Digital GIS for Vegetation Management
    Vegetation management under and around powerlines is a never ending struggle, but with today’s Satellite imagery and GIS, along with status reports from ground crews, near real time workload planning and cost forecasting is possible. Barry, Grubb of Florida Power and Light, and Chris Kelly of Clearion Software report on advances in this technology (A,UM,Bm)
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  • Maximizing Pest Management Strategies
    Every tree care business has its own unique set of capabilities, customer expectations, and pest management philosophies. Joe Boggs, assistant professor with Ohio State University Extension and department of entomology examines a common sense approach in maximizing pest management strategies.(A,U,M,T,L,Bm)
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  • Neighborhood and Nonprofit Urban Forestry
    Ecological and financial benefits of tree planting projects can be quantified through long and short term studies, but what about the social outcomes for the communities of people involved, and the neighborhoods they live in? Jess Vogt and Shannon Watkins report on a five city study of neighborhood and non-profit urban forestry projects. (A,U,M,T,L,Bm)
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  • Effects of Nature Images on Health and Wellness
    Trees and greenscapes provide a wealth of physical health benefits; cleaner air, shade and resulting lower temperatures, but what about physiological benefits? Dr. Ellen Vincent reports on a fascinating study targeting patient pain levels when provided with views of nature. (A,Bm)
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  • Trends and Regulations Shaping Training
    Individuals and companies place a high priority on safety, as do government regulators, and over the years that’s driven training standards. Keith Norton and Bob Urban examine the history of training standards and industry safety playing a perpetual game of catch-up in this month’s edition of Science of Arboriculture. (A,U,M,T,L,Bm)
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  • UAVs and Utility Arboriculture
    Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s an arborist with a drone! With the flood of unmanned aerial vehicles entering the commercial market, UAVs are already being put to use in agricultural, and arboricultural settings. From surveying and inspection, to pin-point spraying, Dan Staley and Alex Bilous takes a look at current and future use of drones in the green industry. (A,U,M,Bp)
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  • Storm Resiliency Programs for Trees
    Managing trees around utility power lines is a balance between maintaining a healthy forest, and guaranteeing uninterrupted power. Sara Sankowhich, system arborist with Unitil reports on a three year program that keeps the lights on, keeps utility customer’s happy, and maintains a thriving forest scape along right of ways. (A,U,M,Bm)
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  • Turning the Tide on Non-Native Tree Pests
    The struggles against the Asian Long Horned Beetle, and Emerald Ash Borer are just the latest battles against a history of imported pests. But as Joe Boggs explains, the challenge of dealing with non-native pests flows both ways between countries, and sharing information is the best weapon in turning the tide. (A,M,Bm)
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No matter where you are, keep up-to-date with the latest research-based information on tree care by listening to this podcast! Science of Arboriculture was developed by the International Society of Arboriculture to provide easily accessible educational talks by the world’s top researchers, educators, and practitioners. Subscribe to this ArborPod™ series to keep up with the fast-paced and evolving research!

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