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TCIA continues to add new products and services to help our members excel in the industry. Our newest highlight: Podcasts! 
TCIA’s podcasts will keep you current with the world of arboriculture. The best part? You don’t even have to leave your office, home, or car.
Download our podcasts and listen to them en route to a job site or while taking a break from the work at hand. You can also subscribe to our podcasts so you never miss a moment of industry education.
If you have questions, please contact webmarketing@tcia.org.
Available Podcasts:
Dr. Gary Moorman "Diseases Spread by Insects" (55:42)
Diseases caused by plant pathogens that are spread by insects are particularly difficult to control. It is important to know which insects are involved and when those insects are actively spreading the pathogen in order to know if insecticides can be used effectively to manage the disease. Dr. Moorman discusses these issues as they pertain to the biology and management of bacterial leaf scorch, oak wilt, Dutch elm disease, elm yellows, and a new disease, Thousand cankers. This podcast was recorded at TCI EXPO 2011 in Hartford, CT.
Tim Walsh "Z133 and the Every Day tree Trimmer" (35:38)
ANSI, OSHA, should-shall, what does it all really mean. Tim Walsh of Asplundh Tree Expert Co. explores the ANSI Z 133.1 safety standard for arborists and tries to make sense of it all. The history of the committee that creates the standard, as well as the standard itself will be reviewed. He explains how the standard affects those of us who are out there every day and what we can do to be, and stay safe! This podcast was recorded at TCI EXPO 2011 in Hartford, CT.
Dr. Tom Smiley "Fertilization, Compost Tea & Other Magical Elixirs to Promote Tree Health" (49:46)
Arborists need to make a lot of tough decisions. When faced with a client's tree that is in poor health the first step is to diagnose the cause of the problem. This can be a difficult task; is it a nutrient deficiency, a disease or maybe and insect infestation? If the diagnosis is clear cut, the treatment is typically well defined. However, arborists are often faced with treating trees after a murky diagnosis. In these cases there is often pressure to use treatments that are at the fringe of the industry. Dr. Smiley's presentation reviews the origins of these treatments, which work and which do not. If you are in the business of treating trees, this podcast is for you. This podcast was recorded at TCI EXPO 2010 in Pittsburgh.
Gordon Mann "Trees and Construction Management: A Wake Up Call" (57:04)
Gordon Mann from Mann Made Resources discusses the recognition of trees as urban infrastructure. This podcast was recorded at TCI EXPO 2010 in Pittsburgh.
Dr. John Ball "Safety Talk" (52:35)
Dr. John Ball is a professor of forestry with South Dakota State University and has worked on accidents in the tree care industry for a number of years. This podcast was recorded at TCI EXPO 2010 in Pittsburgh.
Dr. John Ball "Safety Talk" (53:31)
Dr. John Ball is a professor of forestry with South Dakota State University and has worked on accidents in the tree care industry for a number of years. This podcast was recorded at TCI EXPO 2009 in Baltimore.
Tim Walsh “Crane Safety in Arboriculture: Climber’s Perspective” (1:17:23)
The person who most directly benefits from the use of cranes in arboriculture is the climber. To be safe and efficient, the climber needs to understand some basic concepts and have some skills other than what is required for traditional climbing tree work. Tim Walsh addresses these concepts and skills. This podcast was recorded at TCI EXPO 2009 in Baltimore.
Dr. Luley “Testing Trees for Decay” (48:50)
Dr. Chris Luley, who has published over 30 technical articles and given presentations on a wide range of urban forestry and pathology topics, discusses all the steps for testing trees for decay. This podcast was recorded at TCI EXPO 2009 in Baltimore.
Erk Brudi "Growth Stresses & Tree Safety" (35:06)
Erk Brudi discusses the stress of trees, touching why this research is important in helping predict the safety of trees. This podcast was recorded at TCI EXPO 2009 in Baltimore.
Peter Gerstenberger “Best Practices of a Safe Tree Company” (1:04:26):
Peter Gerstenberger discusses how tree care companies can improve safety. He also discusses why safety is more than just lowering accident rates, it is empowering and encouraging employers and employees to develop and nurture a culture of safety within their organizations. This podcast was recorded at TCI EXPO 2009 in Baltimore.
Don Blair “Business of Safety” (16:02):
Don Blair discusses the business of safety. He reviews the anatomy of a fatality, following an actual incident from beginning to end. This podcast was recorded at TCI EXPO 2009 in Baltimore.
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