Michael Oxman

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 Knowledge Sharing 01:02:22 The Historical Significance of Trees 01:06:41 Conversations as a Learning Tool 01:11:12 Pithy Points and Tree Biology Resources Tree Dr. Website - https://treedr.com ISA Conference and Resources - https://www.isa-arbor.com Tree Climbing Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/treeclimbing Arb Climber Magazine - https://arbormagazine.com Guest Links Website - https://treedr.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/treedr YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/TREEDr Thanks to our monthly supporters Brian Maxson Tim Bushnell Catelyst11 Trees&lps Dylan Tobe Peter LaRue Scott Andrew Hordyk Michael Tain Dwayne Sr. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★