TreeActions

Summary
In this episode, Bob shares his early experiences in the tree business and his connection to trees from a young age. He discusses his relationship with Don Blair and Ed Hobbs, highlighting the innovations they brought to the industry. Robert emphasizes the importance of history in arboriculture and the need to preserve and learn from the past. He also discusses the challenges and compromises in urban tree planting and the role of arborists in educating customers and advocating for proper tree care. Throughout the conversation, the concept of the human forest and the interconnectedness of trees and communities is explored. The conversation explores the value of trees and the sense of stewardship they inspire. It delves into the challenges of pricing tree care and the importance of local tree care providers. The long-term investment in trees and the slow language of trees are discussed, highlighting the need for patience and understanding. The conversation also touches on the legacy of tree climbing innovations and the evolution of various rope techniques. The challenges and rewards of tree climbing competitions are explored, along with the passion and sacrifice inherent in tree work. This conversation explores the evolution and significance of tree climbing competitions, the changing importance of community in the tree climbing community, and the value of chapter competitions. It also delves into the origins and purpose of tree climbing competitions, the innovation of throw lines and throw bags, and the fascination with new equipment and technology. The conversation highlights the importance of curiosity, open-mindedness, and the willingness to share knowledge. It also touches on the spirit of abundance and co-opetition in the industry and the next steps for arborists. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of building relationships and letting go of competition.

Takeaways
  • Early experiences in the tree business shape a lifelong connection to trees.
  • Preserving and learning from the history of arboriculture is crucial for the industry's progress.
  • Urban tree planting often faces challenges and compromises, requiring arborists to advocate for proper care.
  • The concept of the human forest highlights the interconnectedness of trees and communities. Trees have immense value and should be seen as living entities that require stewardship.
  • Pricing tree care can be challenging due to the many decisions that need to be made and the financial considerations of clients.
  • Local tree care providers offer unique benefits and a personal touch that may be lacking in larger companies.
  • Investing in trees is a long-term commitment that may not yield immediate benefits but can have a significant impact on future generations.
  • Trees communicate in a slow language that requires patience and attentiveness to understand.
  • Tree climbing competitions provide opportunities for innovation and learning, but also come with pressure and unpredictability.
  • Innovations in tree climbing techniques have revolutionized the industry and improved safety and efficiency.
  • Tree work requires passion and dedication, and the rewards go beyond financial gain.
Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Connection to Trees
01:30
Early Experience in the Tree Business
05:16
Evolution of the Hobbs Lowering Device
06:07
Innovations by Ed Hobbs
07:00
Involvement with Associations
08:10
Extensive Collection of Arborist Artifacts
09:23
Progression of Arboriculture and Importance of History
10:23
Instilling the Importance of History
12:11
The Human Forest Concept
13:11
Responsibility and Discipline in Arboriculture
15:13
Legacy of Alex Shigo
18:29
Changing the Perception of Tree Care
20:47
Challenges in Urban Tree Planting
22:28
The Forest Model and Urban Environment
24:11
Maintaining Sanity in Arboriculture
28:54
Public Perception of Tree Care
30:47
Compromises in Tree Care
33:17
Balancing Tree Care and Customer Satisfaction
35:08
The Value of Trees and Stewardship
36:04
The Challenges of Pricing Tree Care
37:32
The Importance of Local Tree Care
39:47
The Long-Term Investment in Trees
41:28
The Slow Language of Trees
43:14
Carrying on the Message of Tree Care
45:55
The Legacy of Tree Climbing Innovations
48:01
The Evolution of Stationary Rope Techniques
51:31
The Challenges and Rewards of Tree Climbing Competitions
56:06
The Learning Experiences and Disasters of Innovations
58:31
The Pressure and Randomness of Tree Climbing Competitions
01:01:05
The Passion and Sacrifice in Tree Work
01:04:31
The Transition from 40 to 50-Foot Climbs
01:09:40
The Correlation Between Competitive Climbing and Passion for Tree Work
01:11:54
The Evolution of Tree Climbing Competitions
01:12:20
The Changing Importance of Community in Tree Climbing
01:12:50
The Value of Chapter Competitions
01:13:31
The Origins of Tree Climbing Competitions
01:14:29
The Purpose of Tree Climbing Competitions
01:16:02
The Role of Tree Climbing Competitions in Training and Safety
01:17:19
The Evolution of Throw Lines
01:18:28
The Innovation of Throw Bags
01:19:48
The Museum of Arboriculture Artifacts
01:20:18
The Fascination with New Equipment and Technology
01:23:07
The Importance of Curiosity and Open-Mindedness
01:26:39
The Importance of Irritation, Stimulation, and Motivation
01:27:46
The Spirit of Abundance and Co-opetition
01:29:37
The Next Steps for Arborists
01:35:07
Building Relationships and Letting Go
01:38:23
The Willingness to Share and Help Others
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Anthony Tresselt
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Arborists talk about their experience, strength, and hope gained from being part of the human forest.