Structural Pruning of Young Trees: Central Leaders & Included Bark (Ep.29)
Why do mature trees fail in storms? Most structural failures start in the first 5 years of a tree's life. In Episode 29, we master the art of "training" young trees for long-term stability.Structural ...
22 Maalis 4min
Tree Pruning Principles: Branch Collars, CODIT & Structural Cuts (Ep.28)
Do you know the difference between a proper pruning cut and a tree-killing flush cut? In Episode 28, we apply tree biology to the most common practice in arboriculture: Pruning.Pruning is more than ju...
22 Maalis 4min
Tree Biology Fundamentals: CODIT, Photosynthesis & Root Systems (Ep.27)
Understanding how a tree functions is the difference between a professional arborist and a dangerous one. In Episode 27, we break down the biological "why" behind every pruning cut and planting decisi...
22 Maalis 4min
Arboriculture vs. Urban Forestry: Industry Standards & Best Practices (Ep.26)
What is the difference between Urban Forestry and Arboriculture? In this episode, we dive into the technical world of individual tree care, ANSI A300 standards, and Best Management Practices (BMPs).Wh...
22 Maalis 3min
Public Outreach in Urban Forestry: Building Community Support (Ep.24)
Can a city forest survive without the city’s people? 🌳🤝In Episode 24, we dive into the heart of sustainable forestry: Public Outreach and Education. Professional arborists can plant the trees, but i...
22 Maalis 3min
Conflict Resolution in Urban Forestry Manage Tree Disagreements (Ep 23)
What do you do when one neighbor loves a tree and the other wants it gone? 🌳🗣️In Episode 23, we explore the high-stakes world of Conflict Resolution in Urban Forestry. Trees grow in shared spaces, w...
22 Maalis 3min
Urban Forestry Stakeholders: Who Really Controls City Trees? (Ep.22)
Who actually decides which trees stay and which ones go? 🌳🤝In Episode 22, we pull back the curtain on the complex social world of Urban Forestry Stakeholders. Managing a city forest isn't like manag...
22 Maalis 3min
Environmental Justice & Canopy Equity: Why Your Zip Code Matters (Ep.21)
Is shade a luxury or a right? 🌳⚖️In Episode 21, we dive into the critical intersection of Environmental Justice and Canopy Equity. In many cities, the amount of tree cover you have is directly linked...
22 Maalis 3min
