This past weekend we took a trip to a mountain stream for some fly fishing on Class A wild trout […]
One Impression
“A thousand details add up to one impression.” I first read that quote in John McPhee’s book Draft No. 4. […]
Cleaning Tools
Recently I broke down my hand pruning tools to clean and oil their parts. I use these three tools for […]
‘A Truck and A Chainsaw’
As 2021 fades away in the rearview mirror of my truck, I’m thinking about my work, and about my small […]
Acer rubric
Michael A. Dirr, that demigod of woody trees and shrubs, tells us in “Dirr’s Woody Trees and Shrubs, An illustrated […]
Thoughts on Fracturing Environments: Long Term Effects of Surface Drainage on Mature Trees.
Over the past few months I’ve come across two particular cases of declining crowns in White Oak. In both instances […]
Forest Mechanics
There are pathways everywhere in the forest. This is clear to me as we walk along the ridge running north-south […]
Becoming Something Else
“In the past, nothing is irretrievably lost, but rather, on the contrary, everything is irrevocably stored and treasured.” -Victor Frankl […]
Reactions
“Stand cool and composed before a million universes.” -Richard Powers, The Overstory I have a cross stitch picture of a […]
Schedule
Like a handsaw or spade, a schedule is a critical tool for the arborist. A schedule helps guide us through […]
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Podcasts
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The Arb Life 001
Jan 25, 2017 • 1:05:03
Myself, Chris Coates and Bryan Brock talk about Geezers 2017, competitions, life, work and the year ahead.
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The Arb Life 002
Jan 27, 2017 • 13:46
A quick chat with Carson Royer, Media Director of Tree Stuff. A brief history about how he broke into the industry and how he stays relevant.
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The Arb Life 003
Feb 14, 2017 • 23:05
A chat with Nick Araya on his growth in the business, and how he handles the West Coast arb life.
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The Arb Life 004
Mar 3, 2017 • 39:54
Michigan in the house! I catch up with Lucas Drews and Joesph Smith about how they got into trees, how they stay safe. Also, the first every debut of the new podcast challenge, Arbor-A-Quiz!
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The Arb Life 005
Mar 30, 2017 • 15:59
I caught up with Jennifer Sanger and Steven Pearce to talk about life at The Tree Projects, where they're combining art and science so that people may experience a brand new perspective on some of the world's largest trees.
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The Arb Life 006
Apr 9, 2017 • 34:55
I caught up with Taylor Hamel in his travels to talk about his evolution in the arboriculture industry, and how mosh pits keep him healthy.
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The Arb Life 007
May 6, 2017 • 26:48
Mark Bridge joins me from Treemagineers as we talk about the concept of design, progress and really making a contribution to the industry of arboriculture.
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The Arb Life 008
Jun 18, 2017 • 31:47
Chris Coates joins me once again as we talk about tree climbing competitions, how they affect us and how they are evolving.
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The Arb Life 009
Jul 19, 2017 • 20:10
Tree Cutter Doug and Ryan Torcicollo join me with stooges a blazing' as we talk about JAMBO 2017 and what the championship team was made of.
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The Arb Life 010
Aug 19, 2017 • 30:16
Stephan Zimmerman of Limbwalker Tree Service in Louisville joins me to talk about the tradecraft behind selling arboriculture to clients.
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