Plant Health Care - ISA BCMA
Plant Health Care (PHC) focuses on proactive tree management. In this episode we explore monitoring, preventive treatments, integrated pest management, and how arborists maintain long-term tree health...
8 Maalis 14min
Biotic Disorders - ISA BCMA
Is that leaf spot a harmless environmental quirk or the first sign of a devastating fungal infection? Diagnosing tree health is the hardest part of the job, and getting it wrong can cost a tree its li...
8 Maalis 12min
Installation Practices - ISA BCMA
Proper tree planting sets the foundation for long-term tree health. In this episode we explore best practices for tree installation including site preparation, planting depth, root flare exposure, and...
8 Maalis 12min
Climbing Rigging Removal - ISA BCMA
Tree climbing and rigging are essential skills for arborists working in the canopy. In this episode we explore climbing systems, ropes, rigging techniques, and safe tree removal practices used in prof...
8 Maalis 11min
Diagnostic Process - ISA BCMA
Accurate diagnosis is critical to solving tree health problems. In this episode we explore the arborist diagnostic process including symptoms, signs, site evaluation, and systematic problem identifica...
8 Maalis 13min
Soil Science - ISA BCMA
Healthy soil is the foundation of healthy trees. In this episode we explore soil structure, soil texture, nutrients, root systems, compaction, and how soil conditions affect tree health. Critical know...
8 Maalis 13min
Tree Biology - BCMA
Ever looked at a tree and wondered exactly what’s happening beneath the bark? 🌳Every pruning cut, diagnosis, and management decision you make is either supported by or hindered by your understanding ...
8 Maalis 12min
Abiotic Disorders - ISA BCMA
Stop guessing and start diagnosing. If you see yellowing leaves or dieback but can't find a single insect or fungal fruiting body, you aren't looking at a disease—you're looking at an abiotic disorder...
8 Maalis 13min
