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Science of Arboriculture
By International Society of Arboriculture
Science of Arboriculture episodes
- Exploring Structural Diversity in Urban ForestsAre the world’s urban forests losing their big trees? Is there an ideal distribution of tree size in an urban forest? Justin Morgenroth of the New Zealand School of Forestry looks at ten years of data and compares guidelines for urban forestry management in this edition of Science of Arboriculture (A,M,Bm)0 min
- Lessons Written in the WindTrees in the Northeast United States were hammered not once, but twice in the past few years, with hurricanes Irene and Sandy devastating both urban and rural forest areas. Richard Gibney, a landscape architect, examines some of the surprising reasons some trees survived and others didn’t. (A,M,Bm)0 min
- Reports: The Write WayThe Job isn’t finished until the paper work is done! Writing a report properly can mean the difference between winning and losing in a legal battle. Lori Ballard of Samnik & Ballard Tree Consulting walks us through the fine points of reports that follow industry standards, and hold up in deposition and court. (A, M, Bm)0 min
- From Engineers to Arborists, the Evolution of a Sidewalk Repair ProjectUrban landscapes can be a hostile environment for trees, and when a major city plans sidewalk upgrades the situation often becomes worse. Lisa Hammer, horticulturist and arborist, and Aida Curtis of Curtis and Rogers Design Studio report on a Miami Florida project that takes the trees into account first. (A,M,Bm)0 min
- Case for MulchIn the arboricultural industry mulching trees is a long standing practice, but is there really science to back up the beneficial claims? Dr. Bert Cregg presents the findings from several Michigan State University studies(A,M,Bp)0 min
- Why Tree DiesRex Bastian, regional technical advisor with the Davey Tree Expert Company discusses the physiology of trees and how stress affects a tree’s ability to thrive. (A, Bs)0 min
- Lichen 101: What an Arborist Needs to KnowJoe Murray, former college biology professor and certified arborist takes a look at the symbiotic life cycle, and benefits of lichen in today’s forests (A,Bs)0 min
- Using Diversity to Reduce the Impact of Exotic PestsHow diverse should an urban forest be to reduce the risk of decimating pests like the Emerald Ash Borer, or Dutch Elm Disease? Dr. John Ball presents an eye opening talk on the dangers lurking in many diverse forests today (A,M,Bm)0 min
- Organic Pesticides and the Science behind their EfficacyToday’s arborists must often times balance the needs of the community against damage to the environment. Organic pesticides and herbicides are a choice, but just how effective are they? Dr. Linda Chalker Scott looks at the science behind rating their efficacy. (A,U,M,Bs)0 min
- Lightning Impacts on TreesDr. Kim Coder, professor of tree biology and health at the University of Georgia presents an in depth look at the threat, mitigation, and recovery from lightning strikes in both urban and rural forests. (A,U,M,Bs)0 min
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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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