How Arborists are Trained

Don Roppolo, director of arborist training within the Davey Institute, talks about training arborists, training for safety and his Davey career.  

In this episode we cover:  

• Why this is the job for Don (0:34)  
• The importance of training (1:35)  
• How training works (2:36)  
• How training has evolved (4:15)  
• What Don’s job is like (5:40)  
• How Don started in arboriculture (6:43)  
• Why people enjoy working in arboriculture (8:20) 
• The view from the trees (10:35) 
• Training for safety and the basics of chainsaw safety (11:55) 
• Davey’s unique dedication to training (16:42)  
• What Don hopes his trainees get out of their training (17:35)  

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To learn more about the importance of using a certified arborist, read our blog, Benefits of Hiring a Professional Certified Arborist. 

To learn more about the importance of accredited arborists, watch this Talking Trees YouTube video, TCIA & ISA Accreditation: Hiring A Tree Company. 

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