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The Municipal Arborist

Joe Hansen

Science

Frequency: 1 episode/25d. Total Eps: 60

Conversations on arboriculture, the tree care industry and all things tree related as told through the perspective of a municipal arborist.

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10/04/2026
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#85
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https://planitgeo.com/Municipal-Arborist-Podcast
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52 - What Has Been Going On?

Monday, August 26, 2024 • Duration 39:39

In this episode I provide some updates on what I have been up to working with the:

Illinois Arborist Association
International Society of Arboriculture
Urban & Community Forestry Society
Illinois Urban Forest Strike Team
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Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArborist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/

Questions or comments?
themunicipalarborist@gmail.com

Thank you to our sponsors:
Davey Resource Group

Arbsession

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51 - Steve Lane - Great Lakes Urban Forestry

Episode 51

Sunday, August 25, 2024 • Duration 01:06:44

Steve Lane joins us again! Steve is an Urban Forestry Consultant with Great Lakes Urban Forestry management where he specializes in GIS based tree surveys, tree risk management, urban forestry management, planning, appraisals and other innovative forestry solutions for a variety of public and private sector clients. He is also the past president of the Illinois Arborist Association, where he teaches a variety of advanced training courses for the organizations. Steve recently joined the ISA Board of Directors. He is also the bass player of a bunch of lousy bands you've never heard of. His opinions here are his own and do not constitute any form of legal advise.
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Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArborist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/

Questions or comments?
themunicipalarborist@gmail.com

Thank you to our sponsors:
Davey Resource Group

Arbsession

Winkler Tree & Lawn Care

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42 - Miguel Reyes - City of Des Plaines & Migarey Tree Corp.

Episode 42

Monday, November 20, 2023 • Duration 01:43:24

Miguel Reyes is an ISA Certified Arborist and TRAQ qualified & has also completed the Illinois Arborist Association (IAA) Advanced Training Domain. Miguel has worked with the City of Des Plaines for the last 12 years. He worked his way up from Maintenance Operator to his current title of Streets Crew Leader. As the city arborist, he oversees the health and care of over 22,000 trees in all public right-of-ways. He proudly partakes in the yearly tree planting program and Arbor Day activities across the local school district. The knowledge he acquires through the IAA workshops, allows him to educate the community on proper tree maintenance. Additionally, his company Migarey Tree Corp., supports his goal to enhance urban canopy and build a stronger urban forest.

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Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArborist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/

Questions or comments?
themunicipalarborist@gmail.com

Learn more about PlanIT Geo’s tree canopy data subscriptions
Check out PlanIT Geo’s urban forest resource library

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41 - Melissa Custic - Chicago Region Trees Initiative

Episode 41

Monday, November 13, 2023 • Duration 01:31:07

Melissa Custic manages operations for the Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI)—a collaboration of regional partners working together to improve the health, diversity, and equity of trees in the seven-county Chicago region. Melissa works closely with colleagues of partner institutions to increase canopy cover, reduce the impacts of invasive species, and increase the preservation of oak ecosystems in the Chicago region. She has developed several resources and training programs aimed at improving tree selection, planting, and care, as well as targeting invasive woody removal and replacement. She serves as Vice President on the Illinois Invasive Species Council and as lead on the Chicago Wilderness Urban Tree Canopy Sub-Committee. Her professional interests include urban forestry, urban ecology, environmental justice, invasive species, climate change, and soil ecology.

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Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArborist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/

Questions or comments?
themunicipalarborist@gmail.com

Learn more about PlanIT Geo’s tree canopy data subscriptions
Check out PlanIT Geo’s urban forest resource library

Arbsession

Winkler Tree & Lawn Care

40 - Scott Grams - Illinois Landscape Contractors Association

Episode 40

Sunday, November 5, 2023 • Duration 01:31:56

Scott Grams has served as the Executive Director of the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) since 2008. ILCA is the leading non-profit trade association for landscape, lawn care, nursery, and allied trades professionals in Illinois. Since 1959, ILCA has provided landscape contractors with the resources needed to enhance their performance and ensure continued growth and success. The Association’s mission is to enhance the professionalism and expertise of members by providing leadership, education, representation, and services while advancing environmental awareness and the value of the landscape industry. ILCA employs a wide variety of means to fulfill its mission including; seminars, workshops, publications, trade shows, awards, networking, scholarship grants and social events. ILCA is based in Oak Brook, IL. Scott has been involved in trade association management for his entire career. He graduated from Purdue University and holds a Master's Degree from Northwestern University.

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Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArborist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/

Questions or comments?
themunicipalarborist@gmail.com

Learn more about PlanIT Geo’s tree canopy data subscriptions
Check out PlanIT Geo’s urban forest resource library

Arbsession

Winkler Tree & Lawn Care

39 - Stephanie Adams, Ph.D, BCMA - The Morton Arboretum

Episode 39

Sunday, October 22, 2023 • Duration 01:43:39

Dr. Stephanie Adams is a Tree Pathologist and an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist who serves as the Plant Health Care Leader at the Morton Arboretum and as the Research Director for the Illinois Arborist Association. She has been involved in the tree care industry for 23 years. She enjoys performing clinical plant disease diagnosis, conducting research on tree diseases and other plant health issues, and delivering these findings to green industry professionals.

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Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArborist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/

Questions or comments?
themunicipalarborist@gmail.com

Learn more about PlanIT Geo’s tree canopy data subscriptions
Check out PlanIT Geo’s urban forest resource library

Arbsession

Winkler Tree & Lawn Care

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38 - Aaron Schauer - Gateway Technical College

Episode 38

Saturday, September 16, 2023 • Duration 01:04:48

Aaron has been a practicing arborist for over 20 years. He began his career completing his BS in Urban Forestry from UW-Stevens Point. After graduation, he worked full-time as a climber, at first in WI, and later traveling to work 1.5 years in New Zealand. Upon returning, he started his own business working as a contract climber for companies around the southern half of WI. In 2010, Aaron moved to Oceanside, CA, working as a climbing arborist in North San Diego County. In 2011, he moved back to WI and completed his masters degree in 2015 from UW-Stevens Point. In 2017, Aaron began the Arboriculture/Urban Forestry program at Gateway Technical College, where he continues to instruct and help students grow and find their way in the tree care industry. He is also the ISA representative for the Wisconsin Arborist Association, serving on the WAA Board of Directors since 2018.

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Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArborist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/

Questions or comments?
themunicipalarborist@gmail.com

Learn more about PlanIT Geo’s tree canopy data subscriptions
Check out PlanIT Geo’s urban forest resource library

Arbsession

Winkler Tree & Lawn Care

37 - Jim Flott - Community Forestry Consultants

Episode 37

Monday, June 12, 2023 • Duration 01:13:12

Jim Flott is President of Community Forestry Consultants, Inc. (CFC). CFC provides
TreeWorks™ tree management software; inventories and appraisals; management
plans; risk assessment and risk management plans; tree preservation plans; diagnosis;
expert witness; forensic investigations; urban forestry program reviews; training
workshops; and urban forestry, arboriculture, and horticulture consulting services to
individuals, corporations, universities, municipalities, county and state agencies,
cemeteries, and golf courses in the United States and Canada. He received his B.S.
degree in horticulture from Iowa State University and his M.S. degree in forest pathology from the University of Arizona and has over 45 years work experience in the horticulture, urban forestry, and arboriculture industries. He is an ISA certified arborist and certified municipal specialist; American Society of Consulting Arborists registered consulting arborist; PNW-ISA TRACE instructor and certified tree risk assessor; ISA TRAQ instructor and assessor; and a certified Lantra training instructor.

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Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArborist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/

Questions or comments?
themunicipalarborist@gmail.com

Learn more about PlanIT Geo’s tree canopy data subscriptions
Check out PlanIT Geo’s urban forest resource library

36 - John Wayne Farber - Hoppe Tree Service

Episode 36

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 • Duration 01:19:01

John Wayne Farber is the Director of Operations for Hoppe Tree Service, is a Board Certified Master Arborist, a TCIA Tree Care Safety Professional (CTSP) and a past board member of the Wisconsin Arborist Association.

Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArborist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/

Questions or comments?
themunicipalarborist@gmail.com

Learn more about PlanIT Geo’s tree canopy data subscriptions
Check out PlanIT Geo’s urban forest resource library

https://arbsession.com/

Winkler Tree & Lawn Care

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35 - Frank Calvello

Sunday, April 16, 2023 • Duration 01:43:01

Frank is the Village Forester for the Village of Schaumburg, Illinois though when we recorded this he was with the City of Berwyn, Illinois. Frank has an excellent outlook on our industry and life in general!

Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArborist
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/

Questions or comments?
themunicipalarborist@gmail.com

Learn more about PlanIT Geo’s tree canopy data subscriptions
Check out PlanIT Geo’s urban forest resource library

https://arbsession.com/

Winkler Tree & Lawn Care

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