Talking Trees with Davey Tree

How Arborists are Trained

December 15, 2022 The Davey Tree Expert Company Season 2 Episode 48
Talking Trees with Davey Tree
How Arborists are Trained
Show Notes

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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