Trees and Lines

Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast! Annie Rafferty, Director of Contract Education and Training Development at Butte College, joins us to talk about how Butte College is leading the way in the Vegetation Management industry by facilitating industry driven people in training programs. We also talk about how other colleges have started these same training programs to help improve the quality of work in the industry and how people can learn more about these programs. Annie is an accomplished global talent development professional and has some great insight in her approaches for career development. #College #ButteCollege #Training #vegetationManagement #podcast #Buttecollege #global #talent

On this episode of the Trees & Lines Podcast, we talk to Dr. Carolyn Mahan about the Game Lands 33 Research Project which has guided the vegetation management industry for the last 65 years in preserving wildlife communities including birds, bees, and all manner of animals and plants that live in the utility rights-of-way. Dr. Mahan gives us an inside look at how they have preserved these communities in the past, and the ongoing efforts and updates on preserving these communities for the future.#wildlife #podcast #vegetationmanagement #research #doctor #preservation #animals #plants #utility #sustainability #wildlifehabitat #biodiversity #pollinatorhabitat #ESG

Welcome back to the second part in our 2 part interview with Eric Brown from SMUD. In this episode we explore how Eric and SMUD were able to get their Right-of-Way Stewardship Accreditation, Eric's understanding of risk, his time as the President of the Utility Arborist Association, and his advice to Arborists entering the industry. If you enjoy this episode please like, subscribe, and check us out on linkedin!#vegetationmanagement #smud #trees #powerlines #arborist #master #masterarboristUtility Arborist Association, International Society ofArboriculture, Tree Care Industry Association, Bureau of LandManagement, Sacramento County, City of Sacramento, Right-of-Way Stewardship Council, Arbor Day Foundation

Welcome to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Today, we have the first part of a 2-part interview with SMUD’s T&D System Manager, Eric Brown. SMUD, or the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, is the nation’s sixth largest community-owned electric utility that services Sacramento and parts of Placer County. In this first part we look into Eric's role as Manager at SMUD and the day-to-day operations at SMUD. We hope you enjoy the insights shared by Eric.#vegetationmanagement #california #transmissionlines #distribution #forest #assetmanagement #wildlifeprotection #herbicides #botanists #environment Utility Arborist Association, International Society ofArboriculture, Tree Care Industry Association, Bureau of LandManagement, Sacramento County, City of Sacramento, Right-of-Way Stewardship Council, Arbor Day Foundation

On this latest podcast episode of Trees and Lines, Larry Abernathy, Consulting Utility Arborist for the Utility Arborist Association, joins us to talk about what a career in vegetation management looks like, how the UAA has created a curriculum with scholarships available, and his ongoing mission to keep workers safe on the job. Don't miss out on this fascinating episode of Trees and Lines!#UAA #TCIA #ISA #Utility #VegetationManagement #Arborist #UtilityArboristAssociation #College #Scholarship #Curiculum 

Join us on this podcast episode of Trees & Lines as we continue our discussion in the Utility Vegetation Management industry. Steve Hallmark joins Tej Singh and Phillip Charlton to discuss the Right of Way Stewardship and how it has shaped the industry standards for the safety of the workers. Steve talks about how he was one of the first Right of Way accredited stewards in the program.  He recalls his journey in the Vegetation Management industry and his previous encounters with one of hosts, Phil Charlton. Don't miss out on this informative episode of the Trees & Lines podcast!#VegetationManagement #Podcast #Iapetus #utilityvegetationmanagementpodcast #Iapetus #Vegetationmanagement #ROW #RightofWay #Safety #Rightofway #ROW #Sustainability #Monarchbutterfly #pollinators LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/trees-and-lines Parent Company: https://iapetusllc.com/ Podcast Site: https://treesandlines.com/about-trees-and-lines-utility-vegetation-management-podcast/ Listen to each episode wherever you listen to podcasts: PODCAST LINKS: Buzzsprout (HOST): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1941753 RSS Feed (buzzsrpout): https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1941753.rss Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trees-and-lines/id1636915694 Google Podcast: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTQxNzUzLnJzcw== Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/43c1cf16-2eef-4330-a337-d6548307612a Tunein +Alexa: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Trees-and-Lines-p1719606/ CastroFM: https://castro.fm/itunes/1636915694 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/trees-and-lines-4499436 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/4466507 PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/series-3375919 PodFriend: https://web.podfriend.com/podcast/1636915694 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oRTyulZ12MPWeDxO9ZZVz Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1636915694 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-trees-and-lines-99828193/ Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/3836398 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/vic/1636915694?ref=buzzsprout PocketCast: https://pca.st/rrgakuiy Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/c/178386722827479a85189d013186f2d2/ Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/podcast/4998197 Goodpods: https://www.goodpods.com/podcasts-aid/1636915694 EPISODES ON YOUTUBE: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTEBe1ZjmhTv-Xt74fYJ4fA Episode 1: https://youtu.be/rfcSwkgMxic Episode 2: https://youtu.be/8dyyc-lSJYEEpisode 3: https://youtu.be/xj-UsMBQli4 Episode 4: https://youtu.be/WZFAtWYh_gE Episode 5: https://youtu.be/Y7ivKRbLX5c Episode 6: https://youtu.be/6F9OlHuKDHU Episode 7: https://youtu.be/P6-A8EvpXMQ Episode 8: https://youtu.be/TLT1rWHCO80Episode 9: https://youtu.be/yuR9hMKXrwc

Bert Stewart, Reliability Analytics and Vegetation Strategy Manager at National Grid, joins Dr. Phil Charlton and Tej Singh on our latest podcast episode of Trees & Lines. We explore how National Grid has shifted into a more condition-based analytical approach vs. a timed-based VM approach, challenges they have faced during this transition, and how they’re leveraging digital solutions. We also get a behind-the-scenes look at a maple syrup hobbyist and how the process works. Don't miss out on another insightful podcast episode of Trees & Lines! #NationalGrid #Vegetationmanagement #digitalsolutions #maplesyrup #analytics #GIS #Massachusetts #TransmissionDistribution #Treeoverhang #treedensity

In another fascinating dive into vegetation management, we now explore the technology driving the industry. Christopher Kelly, CEO of Clearion Software, joins our hosts, Tej Singh and Phil Charlton, to discuss how utilities are using the latest geospatial technologies to solve complex workflow and information management challenges in the vegetation management community. Don't miss out on this informative episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. #VegetationManagement #Podcast #Iapetus #Community #Software #Clearion #Geospatial #Mapping #Workflow

Trees & Lines Vegetation Management Podcast is excited sit down with Vegetation Management powerhouse Lew Payne. Lew talks about the challenges of Vegetation Management in a heavily regulated state, the types of technologies they use, and Lew's unique strategy of managing vegetation with vegetation. Join us on this insightful episode of the Trees & Lines Podcast. #VegetationManagement #Iapetus #NewYorkPower #NewYork #Trees #PowerLines #PowerCompany #Challenges #EnergyReform #EnergyBill Lew Payne:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewis-payne-201052187/ Phil Charlton:https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-m-charlton-ph-d-64584b8/ Tej Singh:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejpal-singh-a33a6842/

Nigel Barry of Intelfuse joins our hosts, Phil Charlton and Tej Singh, on this latest episode of 'Trees & Lines.' One of the main topics he discusses is how LIDAR and satellites can obtain more accurate vegetation data and the challenges that come with using this type of technology. Nigel also shares his perspective from the international vegetation market and discusses how cultural differences between Australia and the U.S. shape business. Don't miss this next exciting episode of this utility vegetation management podcast, 'Trees & Lines.'Nigel Barry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nigel-barry-67570910/Tejpal Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejpal-singh-a33a6842/Phil Charlton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-m-charlton-ph-d-64584b8/Trees & Lines: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/trees-and-lines/#vegetationmanagement #utilities #utilityvegetationmanagement #integratedvegetationmanagement #uvm #unitil #interview #podcast #corporate #sustainability #sharedservices #leader #company #development #industry #vegetationManagement #BioCompliance #consulting #LAIDR #satellite #Australia #International

On this latest episode of Trees & Lines, John Goodfellow joins our hosts, Tej and Phil, to discuss what the vegetation management industry has learned over the years and what it is still lacking. Join us in this fascinating conversation with one of the industries most well known experts, as we dive into the past and future of vegetation management and the need for the human component as well as advancing technologies.Tejpal Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejpal-singh-a33a6842/Phil Charlton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-m-charlton-ph-d-64584b8/John Goodfellow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-goodfellow-a407a419/#vegetationmanagement #utilities #utilityvegetationmanagement #integratedvegetationmanagement #uvm #unitil #interview #podcast #corporate #sustainability #sharedservices #leader #company #development #industry #vegetationManagement #BioCompliance #Consulting

Sara Sankowich is featured by our hosts, Tej Singh and Phil Charlton, on this latest episode of “Trees & Lines”. Sara is a great leader in the vegetation management industry.  In this episode, she speaks about how she has led the way at Unitil in diversity and inclusion, creating new programs to help shape the future of their employees. Sara Sankowich: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-sankowich-05544134/Tejpal Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejpal-singh-a33a6842/ Phil Charlton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-m-charlton-ph-d-64584b8/#vegetationmanagement #utilities #utilityvegetationmanagement #integratedvegetationmanagement #uvm #unitil #interview #podcast #corporate #sustainability #sharedservices #leader #company #development #industry #vegetationManagement #UVM #IVM

Thanks for joining us on this episode of, 'Trees & Lines.' Our hosts, Phil Charlton and Tej Singh, sit down with Vice President of External Affairs and Economic Growth Development, at NextEra Energy company Pam Rauch. In this exciting episode we discuss how NextEra became the US's largest utility, how they approach situations innovatively, good corporate culture, and renewable investments. We hope you enjoy listening to this interview as much as we did!Pam Rauch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-rauch-61a10116/Tejpal Singh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tejpal-singh-a33a6842/Phil Charlton: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-m-charlton-ph-d-64584b8/#vegetationmanagement #utilities #utilityvegetationmanagement #integratedvegetationmanagement #uvm #nextera #interview #podcast #corporate #culture #renewable #investments #company #development #utility 

In the first episode of Trees & Lines, co-hosts Tej Singh and UVM veteran Phil Charlton welcome listeners, discuss the state of the UVM industry, and provide a preview of the topics and issues they'll be tackling with a wide range of industry experts and thought leaders.Highlights:Phil's background and long experience in UVMTej's background in electrical engineering, investing, and entrepreneurshipThe rapid rate of change in UVM Most important areas of focus for UVM over the next five yearsConnect with Iapetus Infrastructure Services [http://www.iiservices.com] to learn more about UVM.