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...

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? [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/ Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZZFCLB6 Thanks to this episodes...

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? [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/ Don't forget to click the link for ISA...

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...

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...

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? [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/ Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SC8TC6Y Thanks to this episodes...

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...

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? [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/ Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H8LWVJ6 Thanks to this episodes...

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? [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/ Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K7KW3PB Thanks 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? [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/ Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DW26S55 Thanks to this episodes...

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? [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/ Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F5NXBCT Thanks to this episodes sponsors: https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcast https://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 in Chicagoland, for nearly 20 years. He served as President and CEO during his final 10 years with The Care of Trees. Scott has served as...

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...

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...

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? [email protected] https://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...

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...

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? [email protected] https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/ Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU'S: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TXBNKYQ Thanks to this episodes sponsors: https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcast https://www.aspenfuels.us/ https://arbsession.com/

Thanks to this episodes sponsors: https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcast https://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...

Thanks to this episodes sponsor: https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcast It'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...

Thanks to this episodes sponsor: https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcast For 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...

Thanks to our sponsor:  https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcast In 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...

In this  episode I sat down  with Ian Hanou the founder and CEO of PlanIt Geo in a hotel room in Louisville, Kentucky.   We discussed GIS technology related to tree inventory software, training a new generation on its use, potential hurdles with the technology and other related topics. Learn more about PlanIt Geo: https://planitgeo.com/ Don't forget to click the link for ISA CEU's: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XS9BFCY Questions or...

In this episode we sit down with Eric Petersen the founder and President of ArboRisk.  We discuss insurance for tree care companies, building companies to better succeed, industry topics, upcoming OSHA legislation, contracts for tree care companies and municipalities as well as other arboriculture topics. Eric Petersen has been helping great tree care companies become extraordinary for over 18 years. Using ArboRisk’s exclusive risk management approach, he gets his clients to build a better...

In this episode we discuss public speaking, the use of technology in tree care, potential liability issues, ordinances, resident issues and other arboriculture topics. Steve Lane 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...