Brian Maxson

About this episode

Dwayne and Tony engage in a conversation with Brian Maxson about his experiences in tree climbing and his new book.

Summary In this episode of Tree Actions, the Human Forestry Podcast, Dwayne and Tony engage in a lively conversation with Brian, a new author and experienced tree climber. They discuss Brian's childhood memories of climbing trees with his grandfather, his journey into the world of tree care, and the lessons learned from his experiences in the Navy. The conversation delves into the importance of risk management and resiliency in tree work, as well as the influences that shaped Brian's career. They also touch on Brian's new book, 'Zip Codes of a Tree Man,' which reflects on his life and experiences in the arborist field. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weather Talk 03:19 Connection to Trees and Childhood Memories 10:48 Transitioning to Tree Climbing 20:48 The Journey of a Tree Man 34:09 Experiences in the Navy and Risk Management 46:33 Resiliency and Risk in Tree Work 57:31 Book Discussion: Zip Codes of a Tree Man Thanks to our monthly supporters Brian Maxson Tim Bushnell Catelyst11 Trees&lps Dylan Tobe Peter LaRue Scott Andrew Hordyk Mark Przekurat Michael Tain Dwayne Sr. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

People in this episode

Hosts: Dwayne Neustaeter, Anthony Tresselt

Guest: Brian Maxson

Topics covered

• tree climbing
• arborist experiences
• risk management
• resiliency
• childhood memories
• military influence

Keywords

• tree care
• arborist
• Navy
• risk management
• resiliency
• childhood
• book discussion

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Zip Codes of a Tree Man

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