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Trees & Lines: A Utility Vegetation Management Podcast — 112 episodes · page 1 of 2
Wildfire Smoke, Rising Costs, and the Push to Capitalize Vegetation Management
Trees, Ice Bridges, and Alaska’s New Approach to IVM w/ Anthony Lindfors
What 70 Years of Right-of-Way Data Just Told Congress w/ Carolyn Mahan
Goats, Growth, and the Only Right-of-Way Accreditation of Its Kind w/ Darrell Daniel Jr.
Trees, Squirrels, and the Data War Behind Reliable Power w/ Jordan Overbee
From Powerline Maintenance to Ecosystem Management w/ Mariclaire Rigby
Slowing Growth With TGRs Lowers Long-Term Cost w/ Liz Westberg
Reclaiming Right-of-Ways and Relationships w/ Joe DeLong
Building Partnerships with Utilities, Agencies and the Landscape They Share w/Rick Johnstone
The Future of Pipelines and Energy Infrastructure w/ Dean Mutrie
Shaping Utility Forestry through Policy and Partnerships w/Chris Rooney
From Vegetation Control to Habitat Creation w/Stan Vera-Art
From Time-Based to Risk-Based Vegetation Planning w/ Don Adcock
Monarchs, Bumblebees, and Right-of-Way Conservation w/Megan Petraitis
Supporting Women in Utility Forestry and Leadership w/Jenna Turner & Kathy Ferrier
Biochar, Biomass, and the Future of Forest Health w/ Elvy Barton
Satellite Data Transforming Vegetation Management Globally w/ Sven Przywarra
Leading the Future of Utility Arboriculture w/ Josh Beaver
Breaking Barriers with Language-Driven Data Analytics w/ Rebecca Lasica
Turning Data into Decisions for Utilities w/ Brett Kasten
Engaging the Next Generation of Arborists w/ Daniel Bridenstine
Innovating Where Agriculture Meets Utility Research w/ Don Von Dollen & Yamille del Valle
Where Arborists and Utilities Grow Together w/ Dennis Fallon & Dan Lambe
Utility Arboriculture Research and a 400-Mile Bike Ride w/ Paul Putman
The Operational Backbone of Grid Safety w/ Cody Flint
How DTE Balanced Grid Investments with Customer Impact w/ Rachel Steudle
The Hidden Costs of Skipping Environmental Strategy in Veg Management w/ Sara Race
This One Shift Could Revolutionize Your Vegetation Management Strategy w/ Sara Dreiser
Strategies for Affordable IVM in the Gas Pipeline Industry w/ Scott Sharpe
The Unspoken Risks Your Utility Faces and How to Raise the Bar in Safety w/ Andy Olson
Understanding Veg Management in a Fast Growing Tropical Environment w/ Gregory Chun
The UAA's Vision for Right-of-Way Management w/ Craig Kelly
Innovative Veg Management Solutions to the Declining Forest w/ Philip Chen
How Utilities Are Creating Eco-Friendly Landscapes with Herbicides w/ Brandon Hughson
Scaling Utility Solutions Using Satellites & AI w/ Sven Przywarra
The Arbor Day Foundation's Global Impact w/ Dan Morrow
Environmentally Friendly Solutions in Veg Management w/ Ashley Bennett
Harnessing the Power of Herbicides in Veg Management w/ Darrell Russell
How Data is Transforming Veg Management w/ Rebecca Lasica
The Evolution of Safety in Veg Management w/ Tim Walsh
How Aerial Trimming is Changing Veg Management w/ Curtis Martin
Tackling Resource Challenges in Veg Management w/ Steve Kerr
Introducing Technology in Co-Ops w/ Jeff Wissing
How AI is Empowering Veg Management w/ Rob Kabera
Economic Impacts on a Utility in Canada (Part 2) w/ Robert Brewer
Innovating Veg Management Business Strategies for the Smaller Utilities (Part 1) w/ Robert Brewer
Starting a Career in Veg Management w/ Jim Greene & Larry Abernathy
Women in Veg Management w/ Jamie McMillan
Leveraging Technology to Mitigate Wildfires w/ Jeff Labelle
Exploring a Potential Rights-of-Way Biodiversity Certification w/ Stan Vera-Art & John Kalthoff
How Technology is Redefining the Utility Industry w/ Jonathan Rizzo & Jenna Turner
How Remote Sensing is Redefining Veg Management w/ Brett Kasten
Listening, Learning & the UAA's Impact on the Veg Management Industry w/ Matt Goff
A Breakdown of the Utility Insurance Tower: Part 2 w/ Anna Marie Will & Eric Brown
Understanding Insurance in Veg Management: Part 1 w/ Anna Marie Will & Eric Brown
Innovating Veg Management with Herbicide and Drone Programs w/ Jason Grossman
Water & Forest Restoration Efforts in Veg Management w/ Elvy Barton
Saluting Branches: Arborists Honoring Veterans w/ Renee Bissett & Brian Bruce
Tree Caused Outage Study & Talking to Future Utility Arborists w/ Greg Dahle
The Impacts of Environmental Policy Decisions on Veg Management w/ Katie Fernholz
Collaborating for the Future of Veg Management w/ Cindy Musick
Veg Management around Solar Utility Sites w/ Amy Newkirk
Alternatives to Removing Trees and Preserving Old Trees w/ Vikki Bengtsson
Solving for Year Round Veg Management in Tropical Climates w/ Kevin Eckert
Election Impact on Veg Management Infrastucture w/ Leslie Kass
The Evolution of Veg Management and Industry Standards w/ Dennis Holewinski
Understanding Veg Management Practices in the Land Down Under w/ Stephen Martin
Challenges, Solutions, and Customer Interactions of Co-ops w/ George Leader and Penny Whisenant
Storms: Preparation and Response in Veg Management w/ Drew Seidel
How Veg Management Can Reduce Risk and Increase Reliability w/ Kamran Rasheed
The Relationship between Cycle and Reliability in Utility Veg Management w/ Sig Guggenmoos
Understanding Biodiversity in Right-of-Way Corridors w/ Matt Goff
Building the Case for Habitat Conservation in Utility Veg Management w/ Caroline Hernandez
How Tech is Changing Vegetation Management w/ Jason Grossman
Advancing Safety in Vegetation Management w/ James Beery
Leveraging LIDAR and New Technology in Vegetation Management w/ Jennifer Whitacre
Creating a Pathway for Students in Vegetation Management w/ Robert Vanderhoof
How Utility Arborists are Engaging their Local Communities w/ Bob Allen
Core Challenges in the Understanding and Executing of Safety Strategies w/ David McPeak
Research and Development inside Vegetation Management w/ Dr. Gregory Dahle
How the Utility Arborist Association is Advancing the Veg Management Industry w/ Brandon Hughson
Solving for Urban Roadside Forest Decline w/ Bob Allen
A Look at Manufacturing in Vegetation Management w/ Hal Acree
Climate Resilient Programs and Biomechanics in Veg Management: Part 2 w/ Dr. Anand Persad
The Evolution of Safety in the Vegetation Management Industry: Part 1 w/ Dr. Anand Persad
AI Solutions for Climate Change Challenges in Veg Management w/ Jordan Ambrogi
Passion for Pollinators and Technology Approaches in State Utilities w/ Katie Manende
Herbicide First Approach and Advancing the Next Generation in Vegetation Management w/ Shawn Huff
The Impact of the Arbor Day Foundation w/ Dan Lambe
IVM Audits and the Transmission Side of the Industry w/ Thomas Sullivan
The Professional Practice of Arboriculture w/ Caitlyn Pollihan
SMUD's New Approach to Risk in Vegetation Management (Part 2) w/ Niel Fischer and Eric Brown
Mitigating Fire: Prevention and Standards (Part 1) w/ Niel Fischer and Eric Brown
The Inner Workings of a Cooperative and Their Challenges w/ Cindy Musick
Storm Response and Preparedness w/ Chris Paglia & Beth Lay
The Inner Workings of an Electric Co-op w/ Amanda Opp
The Evolution of the Utility Arborist Association w/ Dennis Fallon
How do you Prepare to be Surprised in Vegetation Management? w/ Beth Lay
Training Programs and Driving the industry forward w/Butte College's Annie Rafferty
Plants and Wildlife Occupying Utility Rights-Of-Way w/Penn State's Dr. Carolyn Mahan