The Tree Thinking Podcast

58. Everyone Leads

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

A good leader helps a group of people become an effective team. Through communication, organization, adaptability, self-awareness; along with many other skills. A good leader helps everyone understand the goal and pull in the same direction.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we share our experiences, for better or worse, and try to keep the tangents to a minimum, on: “Everyone Leads”.

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57. Tree Risk Assessment/mitigation with Phillip Van Wassenaer, Nathaiel Sperry and the Tree Thinking crew.

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 22:59:22 +0000

What is an arborist? How do you define safety on your crew? What is your strategy for selling tree work? Are trees sentient beings? And why wigs and aerial rescue don’t mix? Through a mix of deep dives on individual subjects, getting out and field testing our equipment, and interviews with the people that make up our industry. Tree Thinking will answer these questions and many more. As we try to understand the tree world around us, on, The Tree Thinking Podcast.

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56. Chainsaw safety with Craig Bachman

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:00 +0000

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55. Summer is here and we catch up with some of the crew.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:00:00 +0000

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54. The value of tree work

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:03:02 +0000

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53. Season opener with Jake the Rake

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Season opener with Jake the Rake.

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52. One year of Tree Thinking

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode of the Tree Thinking Podcast. The OG crew gets together and looks back at the first year of the podcast. Were joined by Dan, get a message from Jake, and share some of our favorite memories, with some clips mixed in. Thanks for joining us for the last year!

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51. Rigging, Trainings and a little friendly competition.

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:48:19 +0000

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. We explore on the job training, weekend climbing training, and get into stories from the field. On Rigging, Trainings and a little friendly competition.

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50. Confidence Connections and David Anderson

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Canopy watch has helped create a community that helps us understand the forest above the forest. all while they helping build confidence through experience and giving scientists the tools and connection that in power the next generation to move the science of the canopy forward.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we are joined by a scientist, a teacher, and a friend of the show. On Confidence, Connections and David Anderson.

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49. How it started, and how it’s going with August Schilling

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

No one starts off knowing everything. But if you stay on the path... the person that only does removals, has a harness without leg straps, and ties their lanyard to themselves, can go on to become a fully trained arborist running their own company. Then go on to be a trainer for NATS. Traveling around helping share what they know to up the game of our profession.

On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast we talk about tree work in the early 90’s, what the future might look like, and everything in between on - How it started, and how it’s going with August Schilling

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48. Double ropes and rigging tricks

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

What happen when you get a couple tree nerds, no out line, and just hit record? Well, we talk climbing rigging, and some stories from the field.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. Andrew and Jamie chop it up on an impromptu episode on Double ropes and rigging tricks.

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47. Catching up with Kevin Bingham

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Not everyone can say they changed the game. You have to be at the cutting edge of how it’s done. Then think out of the box. Add some competitive spirt with an entrepreneur’s mentality, and in the end you have humble down to earth tree guy who changed the way a lot of us move around the canopy.

On this episode of the Tree Thinking Podcast. We get into Prefer crew size, climbing with canopy watch, the rope runner pro, and more. It was a joy to chop it up with a game changer, on Catching up with Kevin Bingham.

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46. Health and longevity in tree work with Craig Bachmann

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

How long do you plan on getting after it? There is an endless amount of tree work to be done, and you can only do so much. How long do you plan on working in the field? It changes depending on the person, and how the persons takes care of themselves. Done right tree work keeps you in great shape, providing a physics lab /gym/ and barber shop. Where we train our mind body and soul. Done wrong tree work is not fun. It mines healthy bodies, in an unsafe work environment.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we look at how to get to most of what we love to do. While taking care of the number one tool, I’m talking about you on, Health and longevity in tree work.

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45. Jake and the D-Rake

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

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Another hangout at Jake the Rakes moms house, and as always the hospitality was on point. This time Jake has a bone to pick with D-Rake, and he doesn't hold back.

44. A chat with Patrick Masterson of Educated Climber

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 07:00:00 +0000

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Educating each other is a big part of our mission statement. We learn, and Mentor, because sharing what we learned will make our profession grow, and reward the ones willing to put in the work.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we catch up with Patrick Masterson. He has helped educate through an impressive brand he built, sharing tips trick and information. I’m sure you’ve listen to his podcast, or seen his online presents. We are stoked to catch up with, The educated climber.

43. The Aerial Rescue Challenge

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

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The ARC is a training hidden in a competition. Where they introduce a bunch of arborist different rope access skills. Anytime you can learn something new that relates to climbing ropes. You add to your toolbox of skills and become a better tree climber. Not to mention a lot of fun.

On this episode of the Tree Thinking Podcast. We talk to the crew and listen to them break down, how the competition went, what they learned, and the overall takeaways form The Aerial Rescue Challenge.

42. Getting ready for the winter

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

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Fall is here, and it might be the most beautiful time of the year. The weather the trees, what the client wants and needs. But, it’s all about to changes. There’s nothing you can do to stop it, and there’s no two ways around it. It happens every year, daylight is running out. Winter is on its way, are you prepared?

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we look at how the tree world changes with the season, and what we can do to adapt. On getting ready for the winter

41. The Electric Slide

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

For decades the czar of power tools has been the internal combustion engine. The image of a burly, flannel-clad feller wielding a two-stroke monster chainsaw has been burned into the cultural zeitgeist. With the advent of battery technology and its steady improvements, are those stereotypes going the way of the dodo? Is the modern tree worker carrying a chainsaw powered by the same technology as an electric toothbrush any less burly? Any less flannel-clad? On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast we unplug from our preconceived notions and boogie woogie, woogie into the DC future on The Electric Slide.

40. Saving trees to crane stories, and a dream in between

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

It’s always great to trade stories with your buddies. We share our success and failure for more than entertainment. A good story helps share knowledge, perspective, and makes a more informed, and better trained arborist.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. Jamie and Andrew are joined by Dan. We trade stories from the field, Dan starts with saving an oak tree and we get a little crane heavy, and the champ is having dreams of an indoor master challenges, on Saving trees to crane stories, and a dream in between.

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39. Quercus garryana the Oregon White Oak

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:17:33 +0000

These trees were used as a food sources for the Kalapuya people in the Willamette Valley. They were open-grown individual trees due to their fire land management practices. You can recognize them from a distance by the classic tree shape of their canopy in an open field, and up close by their iconic leaf shape and oak galls.

On this episode of the Tree Thinking Podcast we talk about a local legend who’s native range extends from southern California to British Columba, and personal is one of my favorite trees, (Quercus garryana) The Oregon white oak.

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38. Roots, Balance, and trees in our urban forest with Scott D. Baker

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

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Growing up in New York State surrounded be trees helped lead him to become an arborist. Being an arborist put him on a path to become a stand out within the PWN. He been a climber, running a spray rig, owned tree companies, and in the 90’s he focused on consulting. In that time he’s helped bring science based tools to tree assessment. He was awarded an honorary life time membership to the ISA, and is a teacher who brings others along in their careers.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we talk to someone who has extensive experience with working in the field, tree assessment, building codes, tree diagnosis, building tree houses, zip lines, and is a big tree climber, it is our pleasure to talk to Scott D. Baker

37. The two crane, smoky, high stakes pine removal

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

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When the wind that fueled the holiday farm fire hit Eugene. It left trees down all over town. One of them was a 160’ pine tree leaning over a 6 story building. We shut down a block, and used two cranes to get the tree down. While the tree came down without hitch. Behind the scenes tensions where high, and egos where challenged.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. We stretch this stories from the field into its own episode. As Andrew Cory tell Jesse the story of The two crane, smoky, high stakes pine removal.

36. The Holiday Farm Fire A Year’s Retrospective with Jesse Wilson

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

On the evening of September 7th of 2020 fires rage throughout the west coast. In our corner of the Pacific Northwest the holiday farm fire was just starting. It was a deadly mix of devastating fire being pushed by winds reaching over 70 mph. as night fell the smoke had started to roll down the hill. We woke up the next morning to ash falling from the sky like snow, and there was a thick fog of smoke. It ended up burning just over 173,000 Acres.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we talk with Jesse Wilson and take a look at one of the biggest natural disaster our area has been through, to see what we can learn on, The Holiday Farm Fire: A Year’s Retrospective.

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35. You down with PPE? Yeah you know me!

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Are you down with PPE? We build a safe culture, educate ourselves on the safest way to do the work, use safety equipment, but the last line of defense in your safety is Personal Protective Equipment. We start with our footwear and work our way up. To give you a taste of some of the PPE we us. Because the most important thing in the day is that you make it home ok.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we talk about the boots, pants, harness and helmets we wear. We even touch on the leather armor cups, and aloha Friday and plenty more on You down with PPE? Yeah you know me!

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34. The Hangout with Jake “The Rake”.

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Jake the rake and his mom have moved to town, and we got the invite to the housewarming party. We didn’t know what to expect but we found a great time. The conversation was flowing and people were coming and going. I think we found a home away from home. On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast. We talk about The Hemlock removal at the coast, local tree lingo, Jake's mom, how we store our saws, meat loaf, Jamie makes a pole saw rake, and Jake talks raking arborvitae on The Hangout with Jake “The Rake”.

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33. Pseudotsuga menziesii the Douglas-fir

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

These evergreen trees, grow in dense forests, and are one of the giants of the North West! They are surrounded by legend, and has helped build our cities. They are one of the tallest tree in the world, and some believe are the tallest every recorded.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. We talk about at tree that we used to build boats, air planes, and building. We have tried to control its genetics, and removed most of the old growth yet it creates some of the most beautiful iconic forests. This week we talk about Pseudotsuga menziesii the Douglas fir.

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32 a . Stay Safe

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:26:09 +0000

Thought I would release this extra safety mini episode. Enjoy, and stay safe.

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32. How safety works in the field with Dan

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

How does safety work on your crew? We work surrounded by hazards. If you’re working the ground. You might be the one who has to run into the drop zone, grab an awkward chunk of tree, and get out before the next chunk comes down. If you’re chipper is parked on the street, you’re working in traffic. If you’re chipping your feeding a machine that is designed to chew you up and spit you out. Then there’s the guy hanging from a rope with a chainsaw. The forces around us can be mind boggling! And in the middle of all that we are trying to make a pay check.

On this episode on the tree thinking podcast. We make sure we get it done, make it home, and have some fun. On how safety works in the field.

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31. Success, failures, and the Spirituality of the tree work with Dan and Scott

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000

It’s another tree thinking after dark with the crew. If you enjoyed the last episode, you should love this one too. It’s Night 2 at The Tree Thinking Hangout, and we let loose. We have more whiskey, more beers, and more tree stories to hear. Every now and then you got to let the good times roll. On an episode like this you never know where it’s going, and that half the fun.

On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast. We are joined be a couple of the most humble and accomplished tree people I know. It’s always a pleaser to have Dan and Scott on. We talk about sharing knowledge, how to work at your best, climbing a tree you planted and much more. On Success, failures, and the Spirituality of the tree work

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30. Night one of The Tree Thinking Hangout after Dark.

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

What’s better then hanging out with friends and talking trees? Hanging out with friends and talking trees, in the woods surrounded by big spruce and hemlocks, at the coast, in the dark. It was the first night at the first Tree Thinking Hang Out. And you know we had to do a podcast.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we talk monkey puzzles chuck and duck, dead tree removal, and the climbing arborist incidence database, and that’s all before it goes off the rails. On Night one of The Tree Thinking Hangout after Dark.

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29. Going LIVE with the people that make up our profession

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:18:51 +0000

A big part of doing this show is trying to connect our community. How do you do what we do? There is a lot of ways to do our job, and we all do it a little different. If your trying to be a little better today than you where yesterday. And you want to share what works for you. Then we want to know. What makes you tic? And what’s your favorite trick?

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. We reach out to our community. Talk stories tips and tricks. Try to see what makes the tree world tick. On The people that make up our profession.

28. Tree Talk With Canopy Watch and a BossHawk feat. Dr. David Anderson

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

David has been climbing trees since 1995. But not as an arborist as an ornithologist, a scientist who specializes in birds. He began climbing in remote corners of Honduras, to study birds in the canopy of the rainforest. This is where he learned the power of climbing trees. Now day’s he’s the Executive Director of Canopy Watch International, a nonprofit that facilitates canopy access for personal and scientific discovery. They do public climbs, and trainings for scientists and arborists, and they do development work by training scientists in developing countries.

On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast. We talk about the benefits of climbing trees. What it means to Crosses training across industries, bridging the gap between tree climbing and scientific discovery. It’s our pleasure to talk to Dr. David Anderson

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27. Getting Down and Working the Ground Dan and Dakota

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Everyone loves sending a big top, monkeying around a large canopy, or playing with a new piece of climbing gear. But when you hit the ground, can you get down? Raking, staking brush, running the lower down lines. These are just a few of the skills that keep the brush moving. The best climbers I know take just as much pride in their ground game as they do in there climbing. After all to get into the tree, you got to learn the ground.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we stack up what it means to work the ground, lower out what doesn’t work, and leave it cleaned up so nice you can’t tell we’ve been here on getting down and working the Ground

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26. High temps, cold beer, and stories from the field

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

With the summers first heat wave in full effect. The temperature was rising at the Tree Thinking studio, and the crew was ready to go. Because we don’t let the heat stop us from getting the job done. Especially when the job is drinking beer and talking trees.

This week on the tree thinking podcast. We kick back and share some stories about sending tops, get into some gear talk. Thing heat up when Jake the rake goes straight at D-Rake. We are a little steady, and a little smooth. And eventually we find our groove. On high temps, cold beer, and stories from the field

25. Squirrely zombie trees With Johnny Hunts

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Random Show #4 we are joined by John Hunts (@johnnylovestreecare on the gram). We talk squirrels, cat rescue, stories from the field, wildlife snags and more on Squirrely zombie trees.

24. Building community, Pioneering the future, and the semi-retired life of Michael Oxman

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Michael started tree work back in the 70’s, and that lead him on a path he’s still on today. He started his career dragging brush, worked his way to being a climber. And enjoyed a full career. These days he’s still building the arborist community. Weather it’s through organizing groups on the internet, working on tree fund events, or hauling gear to help set up big climbs.

On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast our conversation goes from tree work in the 70’s, to talking to the future on Building community, Pioneering the future, and the semi-retired life of Michael

23. Tree Dimensional With Tim Kovar

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Tim has forged out a unique path through the tree climbing world.

He teaches and facilitates rec climbing. As a pioneer in adventure rec climbing. He has traveled and climbing around the world for years. He’s taught the art of technical tree climbing in Atlanta Ga. Then Grants Pass, Or. In 2010, he started Tree Climbing Planet in Oregon City, and he’s been teaching in Oregon for the past 15yrs. He has guided tree climbing expeditions into remote locations in the Amazon, Central America and old growth redwood trees. And is planning future expeditions in New Zealand, Tasmania, Australia, Malaysia, Bhutan and Madagascar.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. We talk to someone who has inspired thousands of people from around our planet to climb trees, he an adventure, explore and all-around trail blazer. It is our pleasure to talk to Tim “tengu” Kovar.

For more info:

www.treeclimbingplanet.com

www.Canopyintheclouds.com

22. Trainings, Travel and a big old fig with Ricardo Vazquez

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Ricardo is a climbing arborist. In the last twelve years. He’s been involved in line clearance, bark beetle killed removals in the sierras, now days he work towards tree care. Putting his focus to plant health care, air spading, crown restorations, all of the good stuff. He’s recently shifted into sharing what he’s learned by putting on trainings, a matter a fact he just got back from Bogota Colombia where he just put on a Rigging course.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we talk to an arborist who is making the industry a better place through what he does in the field, and through the classes he teaches on this episode we talk to international instructor extraordinaire Ricardo Vazquez.

21. Much to do about Aerial rescue with Jason Dudek and Rich Hill

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

One of the things I dig about our profession is the brotherhood, and one of the things that make it so strong. We all know, if you get hurt, I’m coming to get you. One of the best things about doing tree work is no job is the same. For aerial rescue that is one of the challenge. We train every way we can imagine with the hope that we only use it in a competition. Why can’t they get down, do you need to set an alternative rope, how do you bring them down, and then how does it work when Fire department shows up.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast. We analyze the situation, come up with a plan, and when help arrives we do our best to play nice. on Much to do about Aerial rescue

20. The Weekend Grind

Wed, 19 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Everybody is working for the weekend. But when you love what you do that much, when the weekend starts, the work continues. We all have our reasons. Some people want a little extra money, some just want to help friends and family, some are sharpening their skills in an effort to master there craft, and some just love to get after it. I would guess for most it would be a mix of these reasons. How does the song go? “You need to get up, get out and get something”.

On this episode of Tree Thinking we get up early on our off day, get on our work boots and get some extra jobs done, all for the love of it on: the weekend grind.

19. A Tree Thinking Random Show with a wild life twist

Wed, 12 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Spring is in the air, and we have some stories from the field. We throw some Ziggy star dust on our wild life snags. Remember some run-ins with Hornets, wasps, and bees oh my. One week wasn’t enough so we scratch that poison oak itch again, and wrap up with some rope talk.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we start with some stories, and see where it goes from there on A Tree Thinking Random Show with a wild life twist

18. Tree Thinking Random show #3

Wed, 05 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

What do poison oak, Boom trucks, aerial rescue, and a Q n A have in common? One thing is the latest tree thinking podcast. This conversation ranges from clove hitching pizza to a vertical zip line disaster. Because on a random show who knows what’s next.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast Jamie, Rob, and Andrew tell some stories from the field, Dan joins us to answer some questions, and we dive down a pizza rabbit hole on, Tree Thinking Random show #3

17. Appreciation, celebration, and perspective examining Arbor Day and Earth Day

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 07:19:49 +0000

We are in-between two holidays that are celebrated by people that love trees. Arbor Day and Earth day give us an opportunity to demonstrate support for the world we live in because the tree world is what supports everything we do. As an arborist, we have a first-hand interaction with the trees in our ecosystem and a unique perspective on how they interact with the environment. We have the means to influence our communities to appreciate what trees do for us.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we appreciate the tree world around us by enjoying a deep breath of fresh air and planting some trees for the next generation. On Appreciation, celebration, and perspective examining Arbor Day and Earth Day.

16. TreeThinking Random Show #2

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 07:43:48 +0000

The first random episode was so fun, we thought we would do it again. We start with stories from the field, and enjoy some tangents along the way. Jamie look at the benefits of a double lanyard, Rob look for a good excuse to buy the rock exotica CMC rescue MPD pulley. Cory asks about transplanting trees, I tell fish stories, and lacy use google to keep us honest.

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we tell random stories, using hand gestures, on a podcast, on Random episode #2

15. The way of Work Flow

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

What is the first thing you need to know about working in the field? Is it how to rake, haul brush, tie a knot, or just don’t get hurt? I would say it’s a mix of all that and then some. We are looking for the place safety, efficiency, knowledge, and grit meet. When the hole crew is on the same page, and everyone understand the way things work on the job. It’s when you know when to hold’em, know when to roll’em, know when to walk away and know when to run.

On this episode of tree thinking, we hold the line on safety, roll in some knowledge, walk with efficiency, and run with some grit in an attempt to work cohesively on the way of Work Flow.

14. The Dichotomy of storm work with Elwood Newhouse, Jake “The Rake”, and Dan Kraus

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000

When wind, snow, or ice pushes trees to failure. For tree people it means one thing, Storm work! Storms expose the weakness hidden below the surface. They push to the breaking point, but what makes it through unscathed will grow stronger because of it. Every storm has its own personality, its own challenges, but for tree people it means. Your about burn the candle at both ends, triple check your safety, and learn something new, because its go time!

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast look at the personality of the different storms, how to burn the candle on both ends, and expose the weakness to learn something new on Dichotomy of storm work.

13. Last minute climber’s corner random show

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

We had it all planed out, and that plan just fell apart. Sometimes you just have to shoot from the hip. When things change, and your plan doesn’t work like you first imagined. What do you do? Say better luck next time, take your ball and go home. Nope not a the tree thinking podcast. We hit record and see what happens next. We try a Last min climber’s corner random show, and I have a feeling it won’t be the last

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast we get into the future of tree climbing equipment, splicing, and some of our favorite pieces of climbing gear and much more on our first Last minute climber’s corner random show.

12. Building for the future with Craig Bachmann

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

We know Craig from his extremely informative webinars, and the safety, knowledge and enthusiasm he brings to judging at tree climbing competitions. He’s a speaker/writer/ presenter at conferences. On top of all this he Built Tree 133 a successful company that specializes in tree preservation, rather than tree removal. He has ISA Certified Arborist with a degree in Environmental Science, and 33 yrs. in climbing to back it up!

On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast we ask about the value of mentorship, the future of our profession, what it means to build your company toward preservation, instead of the temptation of a cash grab removals. On building for the future with Craig Bachmann.

11. Getting ready for your daily ride with Gritz and Scott Altenhoff

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000

What gear do you use the most? What can’t you work without? How and where do you connect it to you harness? Some cut every pound in an attempt to save energy while they move around the canopy. Others leave no gear behind to make sure there prepared for anything. You probably land somewhere between caring a backpack of extra gear, and constantly asking someone to send up some gear. Do you prep your gear the night before a big job or a big climb?

On this episode of tree thinking we prepare for anything, while shedding the extra weight, in an attempt to find the perfect balance will getting stoked for our next climb on getting ready for your daily ride.

10. The Price of Bidding with Alby Thoumsin And Dan Kraus

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000

How do you put a price on what we do? A mix of your skill + your knowledge of tree work + the time it takes +the recourses you put into it + paying your help = your price. Then, is the person selling work, the same person doing the work? So what are you selling? Safety, fear, beauty, or knowledge. Is that not enough, or did I miss something? In our industry, you compete with everyone, from out of work loggers, to highly trained professional arborists. Going once, going twice, ever man has got there price.

On this episode of tree thinking, we bundle all the intangibles, we up the safety, add some beauty share our knowledge and remove the fear. All while trying to put a price on what we love to do, in the price of Bidding.

9. Education, evolution and the arborist Community with Nick Bonner, Dan Kraus, and Doug Hornaday

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000

The tree work industry is full of amazing people! We are a mosaic of college educated, internet research, trial and error, skills pass down through mentorships, knowledge shared over a beer, and good old fashion self-taught. How did you get where you’re at, and where are you going? Even if you have been working for decades. There is always something else to learn and when you start teaching, you might just take your learning to another level. After all young world the world is yours!

On this episode of the tree thinking podcast, we do some research, into trial and error. Look at the benefit of self-taught and mentorship. All while consuming a couple beers on education, evolution and the arborist community.

8. Mentorship, Innovation and Education a conversation with Tom Dunlap

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Tom worked his first tree job at 12. While in college, He went on to start a 45 year career in the tree industry. In that time he did everything from, dragging brush on the ground, to climber in the canopy. His impact on the industry went to the next level teaching arborist classes, as a Recreational and professional tree climbing instruction. He helped to introduce SRT to our industry, and contributed to all of our safety, working on the ANSI Z133 committee. When the world started going digital. He was involved on the ISA Arborists Discussion Forum. He got involved in one of the early arborist on line communities as a Co-founder of TreeBuzz.com.

On this episode of tree thinking we talk to an educator, an innovated, and a hard working arborist who left the industry better than he found it. This week we talk to Tom Dunlap.

7. Wildlife and Trees with Sarah Ward

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:12:02 +0000

When working in a tree, what needs to be done? Dead wood, building clearance, hazard mitigation, maybe even some ornamental pruning. This is usually what the client is looking for, but what we want is a small piece of the puzzle. Trees are home to more life then you can imagine. From animals like birds and squirrels, to bugs and even microscopic organisms. Did you know there is a salamander that lives its whole life in the canopy of old growth trees! As people who work where the forest meets the city. How can we help facilitate this transition? In a way where we all benefit.

On this episode of tree thinking podcast. We create a habitat where our business helps the forest, because the forest helps our business, on wildlife and trees.

6. The synergy of Work and Rec climbing

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000

A wise man said, “If you do what you love you never work a day in your life.” ODB said, “None of you better look at me funny, you know my name now give me my money!” Why do you make your way up into the canopy? If you ever been 300’ up a tree, looking at the top of the forest 100’ feet below, you know how it’s almost religious. That being said it doesn’t get much better than crushing a big job, with a great crew, where everybody’s making money. Where do these ideas intersect?

On this episode of The Tree Thinking Podcast, we climb into this topic for fun, all while getting it done. In The synergy of Work and Rec climbing.

5. Expanding your Network

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 14:12:52 +0000

We live in a world of networks. We use networks of computers to connect information from around the planet. We use networks of roads to accesses the world around us. We use networks of people to create social connections. How can you find ways to use, add to, or even connect to these systems in a way that will expand your business, grow your career, or build you skill sets. In this episode of tree thinking, we will connect the dots, expand our grid, and look at why we should create a business matrix, in Expand your Network.

4. The good, The bad, and The ugly of throw ball

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:52:10 +0000

How do you get off the ground? Do you use a ladder, throw ball, big shot, cross bow, bow and arrow, air cannon, grappling hook, or just start climbing. It probably depends on the tree you’re climbing and what you’re doing to the tree, and that’s all before you get your line set. If you have used a throw ball. Your experience probably ranges from amazement you can set your line that high in the tree, down to extreme frustration when half the line comes out tangled. On this episodes of Tree Thinking we untangle these topics, while taking a big shot at grappling with the different ideas of setting our lines in. The good, the bad, the ugly, of throw ball.

3. The 2020 Tree Stuff Rescue Rally Interview with Nick Bonner

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 03:38:41 +0000

When the world broke, we were no longer were allowed to have social contact unless absolute necessary. For a lot of us tree climbers, that meant no competitions in 2020. While we tried to figure out what to do, almost all hope was lost until we heard about the 2020 tree stuff rescue rally. Could we put a team together? Heck, could we even get selected?

On this episode of Tree Thinking we tell the story of how Team Eugene came together, put our best foot forward, while trying to not totally embarrass ourselves in, The 2020 Rescue Rally.

2. What is an Arborist

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 03:20:00 +0000

The definition of an arborist according to the Webster dictionary: a specialist in the care and maintenance of trees. According to the Cambridge dictionary it’s a person whose job is to take care of trees and make sure that they are healthy and safe; however, this just scratches the surface. We are everything from scientific intellectuals, to knuckle dragging grunt workers. Some of us are trying to understand the languages of sentient beings, while others are just trying to make a pay check harvesting raw material. Some work in office, some in labs, and others hang hundreds of feet off the ground all day. We are tree people. In this episode of Tree Thinking, we will coil the ropes, run our experiments and crunch the numbers as we try to figure out what is an arborist.

1. Introducing The Show Interviews with Dan Kraus, Scott Altenhoff & Eric DeBord

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 02:45:00 +0000