Emily Roberts "EmRo"

Em Roberts “EmRo”BiographyEm’s career in the tree industry began in 2008 with the US Forest Service as a sawyer and hazard tree feller in Idaho.  Her love for chainsaws was immediate and powerful.  She has since worked with trees and chainsaws in many different forest types all over the country and became a full-time resident of the Pacific Northwest in 2014.  She was Washington State Parks’ first and only female arborist….so far.  After taking her career upward into the canopy and further fueling a passion for proper care of the world’s most incredible organisms, she started her own residential tree care company focused on preservation-based production arboriculture and consulting.  Throughout the past several years, Em has spent a large percentage of her time sharing her knowledge and passion with others in the industry through training and education as a lead instructor for a few arboriculture and forestry safety organizations.  Em was voted 2019 Tree Worker of the Year, and 2021 Arborist of the Year by the PNW Chapter of ISA.  She is an ISA Certified Arborist and is Tree Risk Assessment Qualified.SummaryIn this episode, we welcome Emily Roberts "Emro" to discuss the connection to trees and her career path in tree work. We learn about Emro's first experiences with trees and how her childhood fascination led to a career in the field. The conversation explores the importance of mentorship and learning from mistakes in tree falling. They also discuss the evolution of cutting techniques, including the introduction of precision falling and the controversy surrounding it. The episode highlights the importance of understanding chainsaw cutting and the benefits of the open-face notch technique. Overall, it provides insights into the journey and progression of Emro, her journey with trees, and in the tree care industry.  Beyond the obvious topics, if you read between the lines we discuss and explore the nature of training, learning and living.TakeawaysChildhood fascination with trees can lead to a career in tree work.Mentorship and learning from experienced professionals are crucial in developing tree-falling skills.The introduction of precision falling techniques revolutionized the industry and improved safety.Understanding chainsaw cutting and proper techniques can enhance efficiency and reduce risks in tree work.Chapters00:00Introduction and Guest Introduction01:49First Experience with Trees03:49Childhood Fascination and Career Path08:40First Memory of Success11:46Learning and Mentorship in Tree Falling15:29Feeling of Pride and Elation17:27Progression and Journey in Tree Work20:45Importance of First Tree Experience22:01Evolution of Cutting Techniques23:47Challenges and Learning from Mistakes24:26Introduction to Precision Falling27:08Controversy and Resistance to New Techniques32:28Importance of Understanding Chainsaw Cutting35:31Learning from Experience and Age38:31Different Approaches to Cutting Techniques41:03Benefits of Open Face Notch45:54Impact of Precision Falling in the Arborist Industry Thanks to our monthly supporters Brian Maxson Tim Bushnell Catelyst11 Trees&lps Dylan Tobe Peter LaRue Scott Andrew Hordyk Michael Tain Dwayne Sr. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★