Michael Oxman

Discover the fascinating journey of Michael Oxman, a seasoned professional tree surgeon, as he shares his extensive experiences spanning from childhood tree carving antics to leading-edge arboricultural practices. This episode covers everything from historic milestones in tree care to innovative rigging techniques used in old-growth logging and tree climbing competitions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Tree Actions Podcast01:04 Michael's Early Connection with Trees02:44 Growing Up in North Hollywood04:17 The Transformation of Los Angeles05:56 Transitioning to Oregon07:18 Experiences at Beverly Hills Parks Department10:51 Establishing the Rogue Valley Arborist Association12:49 Networking and Learning in Arboriculture14:11 Influential Figures in Arboriculture16:33 Writing and Publishing in Arboriculture20:05 Technical Difficulties and Communication Challenges22:03 The Journey of Tree Climbing Events27:03 Heritage Trees and Their Significance34:37 The Evolution of Arboriculture and Marketing39:16 The Joys of Working with Trees44:47 The Legacy of Arborists48:56 Connecting Through Community53:21 Experiences in Tree Climbing Competitions55:43 The Importance of Knowledge Sharing01:02:22 The Historical Significance of Trees01:06:41 Conversations as a Learning Tool01:11:12 Pithy Points and Tree Biology ResourcesTree Dr. Website - https://treedr.comISA Conference and Resources - https://www.isa-arbor.comTree Climbing Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/treeclimbingArb Climber Magazine - https://arbormagazine.comGuest LinksWebsite - https://treedr.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/treedrYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TREEDr 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 ★