Welcome to The Arborist Podcast, the educational hub for tree care professionals, climbers, and business owners. Whether you are studying for credentials or scaling an operation, we deliver expert breakdowns to elevate your career.
What we cover:
ISA Certified Arborist Prep (Tree Biology, Soils, & safety)
Tree Rigging Series (Physics, gear, & canopy forces)
From the Canopy to the Company (business masterclass)
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Cracking the Certified Arborist Exam: Field Secrets & Test-Taking Hacks
Stressing over a massive multiple-choice test? You don't need to be an academic to pass the ISA Certified Arborist exam. In this episode, we break down a practical game plan—from leveraging your daily hands-on field experience to the "Coffee Table Method" for tackling heavy study guides, and multi-pass test-taking strategies that instantly boost your score.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why your real-world job experience is your biggest advantage
How to avoid Chapter 1 burnout by starting where you're strong
The multi-pass strategy to tackle difficult multiple-choice questions
23 Oct 2026
Stop Data Flaws: The Complete Guide to Accurate Tree Inventories & Field Audits
Discover the ultimate guide to tree inventory fieldwork, focusing on essential safety protocols, standardized DBH measurement techniques, and rigorous quality control audits. Welcome to another episode of The Arborist Podcast. Reliable data collection in urban forests requires a strict focus on safety, standardized measurements, and rigorous quality control to ensure every tree record is accurate and consistent. In this comprehensive module, we break down the written field protocols required for professional data collection, even in complex edge cases. We cover everything from proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and crew calibration practice sessions to mastering Diameter at Breast Height (DBH) measurements on steep slopes, leaning trunks, and multi-stemmed trees. Learn how to properly separate a tree's physiological health from its structural integrity, actively scan for critical defects like bracket fungi and codominant stems, and utilize software logic checks to prevent invalid inputs in the field.
Tree Inventory, Urban Forestry, DBH Measurement, Field Safety, Tree Risk, Arborist Quality Control
21 Oct 2026
Mastering Tree Safety: The Complete Guide to EU Arborist Standards & Gear
Discover the ultimate tree care safety guide for arborists and climbing professionals. We break down strict EU safety standards, PPE gear, and rescue protocols.
Whether you are a commercial arborist, a recreational tree climber, or a property owner curious about professional tree care, this episode of The Arborist Podcast breaks down the rigorous European Union safety directives that keep climbers alive. From the work-at-height hierarchy of control to the exact physics of canopy anchors and carabiner load ratios, we cover every critical detail. Learn the non-negotiable rules of ground control, communication protocols, and step-by-step emergency aerial rescues.
Arborist, Tree Care, Climbing Safety, EU Standards, Chainsaw Safety, Canopy Anchors, Aerial Rescue.
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