Best Practices

International Society of Arboriculture
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Best Practices

This monthly video podcast provides quick tips from ISA's library of resource manuals and Best Management Practices booklets, covering topics ranging from soil texture to chainsaw safety. Twice a year, a CEU quiz worth 1 CEU will be available for purchase covering the previous six months' podcasts.

Épisodes

  1. 21/11/2017

    Staking a Tree

    In this installment of the Best Practices Podcast, we explore when it is necessary to stake a newly planted tree and how to properly stake a tree. The available quiz covers this episode, plus the previous episodes of Selecting Nursery Stock (Part 1 and 2), Tree Planting (Part 1 and 2), and Mulch Ring. (1 CEU-A,M,Bp)

  2. 01/09/2017

    Mulch Ring

    A mulch ring around a tree is more than just an aesthetic bit of landscaping. In this episode of best practices we look at some basic do's and don'ts.

  3. 04/08/2017

    Tree Planting Part 2

    Once a proper sized hole is dug, here's some tips on getting the tree off to a good start in its new home.

  4. 07/07/2017

    Tree Planting Part 1

    Now that you’ve got the right tree for the right location, here’s some tips on planting that will get the tree off to a good start.

  5. 02/06/2017

    Selecting Nursery Stock Part 2

    In part two of the Best Practices Podcast on selecting nursery stock, we take a look under the burlap for what to look for in a tree's root ball.

  6. 12/05/2017

    Selecting Nursery Stock Part 1

    Selecting a particular tree from the nursery can be as important as selecting an appropriate species for the planting site. a few minutes of inspection at the time of selection can help you choose a healthy tree and avoid long-term problems.

  7. 07/04/2017

    Manual Root Crown Excavation

    This month’s Best Practices Podcast focuses on an often forgotten area of tree inspection; the root crown. A simple root crown excavation can reveal a wealth of potential problems, and when done and mulched, provide a needed safety buffer zone around the tree. The available quiz covers this episode, plus the previous episodes of Chainsaw PPE, Chainsaw Safety Features, Setting up a TPZ, Measuring DBH, Soil Texture(1 CEU-A,M,Bp)(.5 CEU-T,L)

  8. 03/03/2017

    Chainsaw Safety Features

    The safety features on a modern chainsaw help keep the user safe and should be checked every time you pick one up. This month’s best practices runs through a quick list of what to look for before starting the saw.

  9. 03/02/2017

    Measuring DBH

    Diameter at breast height (DBH) is the standard for measuring a tree. This video covers this basic but important technique and tools used.

  10. 06/01/2017

    Soil Texture

    Understanding soil texture can help in selecting species for a planting site, and can help determine site limitations that may impact tree health.

  11. 02/12/2016

    Setting Up a Tree Protection Zone

    Trees on or near a construction site face many challenges to survive and thrive, but with some simple planning and adequate protection trees can outlive the construction process.

  12. 04/11/2016

    Personal Protective Equipment

    Safe use of a chainsaw starts before the first pull on the starter cord. Having the proper personal protective equipment is as important as using the proper cutting techniques.

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This monthly video podcast provides quick tips from ISA's library of resource manuals and Best Management Practices booklets, covering topics ranging from soil texture to chainsaw safety. Twice a year, a CEU quiz worth 1 CEU will be available for purchase covering the previous six months' podcasts.

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    International Society of Arboriculture
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