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Trees & Lines: A Utility Vegetation Management Podcast

Iapetus Infrastructure Services
Utility Vegetation Management
Vegetation Management
Remote Sensing
Risk Management
Utility Arboretums
Safety Culture
Insurance
Human Performance
Wildfire Risk
Georgia Power
Arboriculture
Tall Tree Learning
ISA Certification
Pacific Gas and Electric
Environmental Health and Safety
Wright Tree Service
Right-Of-Way Corridors
Apprenticeship Programs
Environmental Advocacy
Utility Arborist Association

Utility vegetation management (UVM) manages risks and controls vegetation that could potentially threaten power lines, railways, roadways, etc. It is perhaps one of the most important fields of environmental impact in the 21st century and is especially important in the U.S., where it is the largest factor in managing outages and the reliability of utilities.In Trees & Lines utility vegetation mana... more

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Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Chris Rooney, Forestry Manager at Rhode Island Energy, joins us to discuss how legislation can be a powerfu... more

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Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Stan Vera-Art, President and Creative Catalyst at Grow With Trees, joins us to discuss how the industry is ... more

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Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Don Adcock, Sr. Manager, Power Delivery Vegetation Mgmt Operations at Entergy, joins us to discuss how util... more

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Welcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Megan Petraitis, Senior Program Manager at UIC Energy Resources Center, joins us to discuss how right-of-wa... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Rooney
Rhode Island Energy executive discussing regulatory and VEG program evolution
Rhode Island Energy
Episode: Shaping Utility Forestry through Policy and Partnerships w/Chris Rooney
Don Adcock
Runs vegetation management operations for Entergy
Entergy
Episode: From Time-Based to Risk-Based Vegetation Planning w/ Don Adcock
Megan Petraitis
Researcher on the Sustainable Landscapes team at the University of Illinois and involved with the Right-of-Way is Habitat Working Group
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Episode: Monarchs, Bumblebees, and Right-of-Way Conservation w/Megan Petraitis
Elvy Barton
Water and Forest Sustainability Senior Manager
Salt River Project
Episode: Biochar, Biomass, and the Future of Forest Health w/ Elvy Barton
Sven Przywarra
CEO of LiveEO, a leading satellite data analytics company specializing in utility vegetation management
LiveEO
Episode: Satellite Data Transforming Vegetation Management Globally w/ Sven Przywarra
Josh Beaver
President of the UAA
Utility Arborist Association
Episode: Leading the Future of Utility Arboriculture w/ Josh Beaver
Rebecca Lasica
Running the utility client portfolio at NV5, responsible for partnerships supporting vegetation management
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Episode: Breaking Barriers with Language-Driven Data Analytics w/ Rebecca Lasica
Dan Bridenstine
A passionate advocate for Arboriculture and community engagement, focusing on education and safety in the field.
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Episode: Engaging the Next Generation of Arborists w/ Daniel Bridenstine
Don Von Dollen
Senior Technical Executive at EPRI
EPRI
Episode: Innovating Where Agriculture Meets Utility Research w/ Don Von Dollen & Yamille del Valle

Hosts

Phil Charlton
Host of the Trees and Lines Podcast, actively discussing and sharing insights into the utility vegetation management sector.
Tej Singh
Co-host of the Trees & Lines Podcast, providing insights and discussing industry advancements in utility vegetation management.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 123 ratings
  • Valuable Vegetation Management Insights

    This podcast is very insightful. The UVM industry is so critical and yet somewhat obscure. The hosts of this show and the top notch guests add great commentary on everything from the intersection of sustainability and forestry/VM, diversity and hiring to keep up with the industry’s demand for arborists, the best-in-class utility’s best practices and culture, and more. I highly recommend it.

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    Mangiabenne
    United States4 years ago

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Reviewers note the high-quality guests and the engaging format of conversations, indicating that the podcast effectively brings attention to critical industry issues.
Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions on utility vegetation management, highlighting the relevance and importance of the topic in current environmental contexts.
The show has been praised for raising awareness of career opportunities and advancements in technology within the UVM field.

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Shaping Utility Forestry through Policy and Partnerships w/Chris Rooney
Q: What are the next steps for Chris Rooney and Rhode Island Energy in terms of program maturity and career growth?
With legislation in effect and a strong statewide footprint, the focus shifts to refining the Right Tree Right Place program, expanding community demonstrations, and ensuring a sustainable path for career development within the organization as the program scales.
Shaping Utility Forestry through Policy and Partnerships w/Chris Rooney
Q: How does the new legislation affect day-to-day VEG operations and stakeholder engagement?
The law formalizes steps with community partners and allows the utility to present a comprehensive forestry plan to the PUC for customer delivery, supporting more predictable notifications, hazard tree management, and four-year planning with potential future changes by stakeholder approval.
Shaping Utility Forestry through Policy and Partnerships w/Chris Rooney
Q: What changes did Rhode Island Energy undergo during the organizational restructuring after the sale to PPL?
The company had to stand up a new organization with new specs, policies, and procedures, and Virginia? No—this was specific to Rhode Island: the VEG program needed to be adapted across states, aiming to unify a best-of-three approach while maintaining local distinctions.
From Time-Based to Risk-Based Vegetation Planning w/ Don Adcock
Q: Can you tell us about some specific challenges that you're facing in your footprint?
Adcock mentions the increasing competition and the rapid changes in technology that are impacting how they approach vegetation management.
From Time-Based to Risk-Based Vegetation Planning w/ Don Adcock
Q: Can you give us a sense of scope in terms of total miles you're responsible for or number of people, crews?
Adcock shares that Entergy manages approximately 92,000 overhead miles of distribution and 16,000 miles of transmission lines, along with a staff of about 60 and varying contractor crews.

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This podcast focuses on utility vegetation management (UVM), a field crucial for maintaining safety and reliability in power delivery by managing vegetation that could threaten infrastructure such as power lines and roadways. The discussions revolve around innovative strategies and technologies in the UVM sector, addressing challenges like environmental impact, safety culture, and industry practices. Through interviews with industry leaders, the content aims to enhance awareness of UVM's growing importance in the face of climate change and public interest in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. The podcast serves as an engaging resource for those interested in the intersection of utilities and ecological management, spotlight... more

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