TreeStuff LIVE Arboriculture Talk

Matt Hunt from Rescue Direct joins us today to talk about how the rescue industry works, and how it crosses-over with arboriculture.

Jordan Tielmann from NJ Crane Expert joins us to talk about everything - including Arborfest Expo in Asheville, NC. We also discuss crane operator training and her company Noble Oak Safety & Training.

You can register for Arborfest Expo at https://www.arborfestexpo.com

You can register for crane training at https://www.njcraneexpert.com

We're joined this week by veteran arborist Mike Dirksen to talk about how the arborist industry has changed, and the most impactful innovations in arboriculture.

We also introduce the Notch Hook Ups and other new gear!

This week we chat with Michael Oxman - an arborist who hasn't just been around the block a few times - he's one of the people who built the block! We talk about the state of the arborist industry, climbing Redwoods, and more.

Eric Banderas from Yale Cordage joins us to talk about all things arborist-rope!

You can find the best Yale rope at: https://www.treestuff.com/yale-cordage/

Our favorite guests join us - the listeners! We take calls from arborists around the country about their most fun days on the job, favorite training experiences, and the scariest day of working with trees.

To join the next LIVE show, watch Wednesdays at Noon ET on Facebook or Youtube.

This week is a little different - we talk the Spring 2026 Petzl product launches, take questions, and giveaway some of the new gear.

If you're finding it difficult to imagine the products that Nick is demonstrating, find the recorded video on Youtube at: https://youtube.com/live/4yz3KzCABIk

You can find Petzl arborist gear at: https://www.TreeStuff.com/Petzl

This week we caught up with our old pal - actually, everyone's old pal - Kristian Michael Schultz. Kristian is a staple of the arboriculture community, and you can find him at tree climbing competitions, expos, and training events all over the country.

We're joined by Jack and JB from CAMP to talk about the innovation and history of CAMP products, as well as what makes their products so special. We also discuss micro pulleys and give out some TreeStuff cash!

You can find CAMP's arborist equipment at: https://www.treestuff.com/camp/

This week we're joined by BMCA, business owner, TreeU instructor, and speaker Craig Bachmann to talk about leadership in an arborist business, creating a culture of safety, and the effects of an accident on the jobsite.

You can contact Craig at his website: https://www.tree133.com and watch his incredible TreeU Arborist Chainsaw Qualification Course at: https://www.vimeo.com/ondemand/391564

This week we're joined by arborist, instructor, educator, author, consulting arborist, and BCMA Lindsey Purcell. We talk about the new Prescriptive Pruning Program, getting certified, new gear, and give out some TreeStuff Cash!

You can contact Lindsey Purcell at https://lpconsultinggroup.org and take his blockbuster TreeU Course at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/certifiedarborist

BCMA and our good friend Archie Autenreith joins us to talk about his business philosophy, getting certified, and how he runs his business profitably, ethically, and enjoyably.

We also look at his website and what makes it so effective. You can see Archie's website at https://northwoodtreecare.com

Our good buddy Taylor Hamel - previously of DMM Wales, and currently of the band Sunless - joined us to talk about his experiences with product design, contract climbing, and to review one of the submissions from the 2020 Rescue Rally.

Join us live on Facebook or Instagram every Wednesday at noon ET to ask questions!

Rudy Rutemiller from Petzl America joins us with an exclusive announcement about new Petzl gear! Also, new gear at TreeStuff, and we give away some money.

This week we're joined by old TreeStuff friend Hans Tielmann from NJ Crane Expert and Noble Oak Safety and Training. We chat with Hans about starting his training business, crane equipment, exciting new gear, and give away some stuff!

We just got back from TCI Expo 2025 and have stories and photos from the event! We also discuss arborist clothing, the TreeU Certified Arborist Prep Course, challenge an arborist to a duel, and give away a bunch of money.

Joe Aiken and Kory Lofy from the Discovering Forestry podcast joined TreeStuff to discuss their experiences podcasting about the arboriculture industry and Plant Healthcare in the tree business.

We also talk in-depth about the educational opportunities offered by TreeStuff and pick some listeners to win $100!

You can find Discovering Forestry on any podcasting platform, or at: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/discoveringforestry

BCMA and business owner Nick Araya joined us to talk about the state of the arboriculture industry and his experiences as a business owner. We also discuss how Plant Health Care can be a great addition to your business, and tree climbing competitions!

Watch and interact live on Facebook & Youtube on Wednesdays at Noon Eastern Time.

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This week we're joined by our buddy Kyle Hirte from Petzl America. He talks about some of the great things about Petzl as a company and it's products, and we give away some gear!

We're joined this week by Notch Equipment product manager Calvin Siegert! We chat with him about some of the product development projects he's been involved in, discuss the upcoming TCI Expo and Tree Climbing Competitions, and discuss cool new arborist gear.

Watch and interact live on Wednesdays at 12pm ET on Facebook and Youtube!

Oliver Kennedy from Sterling Rope joined us to discuss all of the different variables involved in designing top-quality climbing and rigging lines for the arborist industry.

We also go over the Rock Exotica Akimbo 2, the rules of the Throwline Event at the ISA Tree Climbing Competitions, and more!

You can find Sterling Rope's arboriculture products at: https://www.treestuff.com/sterling

Watch and interact live on Facebook & Youtube on Wednesdays at Noon Eastern time.