Michael Oxman
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Michael Oxman shares his journey and insights from his career as a tree surgeon, covering various aspects of arboriculture and tree care.
Discover the fascinating journey of Michael Oxman, a seasoned professional tree surgeon, as he shares his extensive experiences spanning from childhood tree carving antics to leading-edge arboricultural practices. This episode covers everything from historic milestones in tree care to innovative rigging techniques used in old-growth logging and tree climbing competitions. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Tree Actions Podcast 01:04 Michael's Early Connection with Trees 02:44 Growing Up in North Hollywood 04:17 The Transformation of Los Angeles 05:56 Transitioning to Oregon 07:18 Experiences at Beverly Hills Parks Department 10:51 Establishing the Rogue Valley Arborist Association 12:49 Networking and Learning in Arboriculture 14:11 Influential Figures in Arboriculture 16:33 Writing and Publishing in Arboriculture 20:05 Technical Difficulties and Communication Challenges 22:03 The Journey of Tree Climbing Events 27:03 Heritage Trees and Their Significance 34:37 The Evolution of Arboriculture and Marketing 39:16 The Joys of Working with Trees 44:47 The Legacy of Arborists 48:56 Connecting Through Community 53:21 Experiences in Tree Climbing Competitions 55:43 The Importance of…
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