Kevin Osmond

About this episode

Kevin Osmond shares his lifelong connection to trees and experiences in arboriculture.

Join us as Kevin Osmond shares his lifelong connection to trees, from childhood treehouses in South Africa to a career in arboriculture across Canada. Discover insights into tree climbing, hiring practices, and the passion that keeps him in the lifestyle of forestry. Join Kevin Osmond as he shares his extensive experiences in tree work, including safety lessons, memorable incidents, and insights into urban forestry. Discover fascinating stories from his international career and learn valuable lessons about trees and safety. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:18 Childhood Memories and Connection to Trees 09:21 Tree Climbing Adventures and Safety 13:44 Hiring Practices in Arboriculture 21:34 Municipal vs. Private Arborist Work 27:16 Navigating Workplace Dynamics 27:41 Journey from South Africa to Canada 30:23 Education and Career Path in Arboriculture 32:58 Experiences in Climbing and Confidence Building 37:01 Adapting to Physical Challenges in Arboriculture 39:05 The Barter System in Tree Work 41:31 The Thrill of Climbing Trees 44:09 International Tree Work Experiences 46:47 Learning from Incidents and Accidents 59:15 Lessons from the Past: Trophies of Experience…

People in this episode

Hosts: Dwayne Neustaeter, Anthony Tresselt

Guest: Kevin Osmond

Topics covered

• arboriculture
• tree climbing
• urban forestry
• safety in forestry
• international experiences
• hiring practices

Keywords

• arboriculture
• tree climbing
• safety
• urban forestry
• hiring practices
• South Africa
• Canada

Mentioned in this episode

Places: South Africa, Canada

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