Science of Arboriculture

No matter where you are, keep up-to-date with the latest research-based information on tree care by listening to this podcast! Science of Arboriculture was developed by the International Society of Arboriculture to provide easily accessible educational talks by the world’s top researchers, educators, and practitioners. Subscribe to this ArborPod™ series to keep up with the fast-paced and evolving research!

If you have comments or a favorite topic in arboriculture that you would like to learn more about, please contact us at eLearning@isa-arbor.com.

Innovative Survey Approach for the Public Urban Forest— by Dean Simonsen, Director of Tree Logic Fri, 17 May 2013
Click here to purchase the quiz for this episode		Dean Simonsen explains the results of a case study in Canberra, which used an innovative survey approach for analyzing the composition of the public urban forest. Learn about the benefits and challenges of completing an inventory using this approach, on this episode of Science of Arboriculture. Download this file.

Urban Forestry in the City of Melbourne— by Ian Shears, Manager of Urban Landscapes in the City of Melbourne Fri, 19 Apr 2013
Click here to purchase the quiz for this episode		Ian Shears talks about a series of ongoing projects in the City of Melbourne that are working towards a long-term healthy urban forest, while creating a more sustainable and livable community. Learn how art, science, and technology can be used in combination to improve the physiological, sociological, economic, and aesthetic benefits of trees, on this episode of Science of Arboriculture. Download this file.

Field Pull Tests for Assessing Tree Stability — by Daniele Zanzi, Modern Arboriculture Institute Fri, 15 Mar 2013
Click here to purchase the quiz for this episode		Daniele Zanzi explains how the Static Integrated Method (SIM) is used to provide reliable measurements for estimating the stability of urban trees with root damage. Learn more about the application of experimental field pull tests on this episode of Science of Arboriculture. Download this file.

Risk Associated with Tree-Conductor Conflicts— by John Goodfellow, Principle Consultant with BioComplicance, Inc. Fri, 15 Feb 2013
Click here to purchase the quiz for this episode		John Goodfellow discusses the potential conflicts between trees and electric utilities. Learn about the fundamental causes of electrical faults and the principles for analyzing and mitigating potential utility risks in the field on this episode of Science of Arboriculture. Download this file.

The Complexity of Diagnosing & Managing Tree Decline — by Paul Barber, Director of Arbor Carbon Pty, Ltd. Fri, 18 Jan 2013
Click here to purchase the quiz for this episode		Correctly diagnosing the causes of tree decline can make managing tree health more successful. Listen to Paul Barber discuss factors in the urban forest that contribute to tree decline and how taking the time to correctly diagnose a disease can make the difference between sustaining and removing a tree. Download this file.