In this inaugural episode Derek discusses a wide variety of issues including:

• The History and Role of the UAA
• ISA Certifications
• The UAA Washington DC trip
• The UAA and the Society of Municipal Arborists Summit
• New Regional UAA Seminars
• The ISA Annual Conference in Hawaii

Show Links:

The Utility Arborist Association: http://utilityarborist.org/

The International Society of Arboriculture: http://www.isa-arbor.com/home.aspx

The Society of Municipal Arborists: http://www.urban-forestry.com

• Background on the NWTF and the Energy for Wildlife Program
• Types of wildlife projects
• Benefits to utilities
• Requirements for joining

Show Links:

NWTF Energy for Wildlife Program: http://www.nwtf.org/conservation/energy_for_wildlife.html

The National Wild Turkey Federation: http://www.nwtf.org/

Rick Loughery is the Director of Environmental Activities at EEI and the key staff person for the EEI Vegetation Management Task Force (VMTF). In this episode Rick talks about the EEI VMTF priorities and activities. Items discussed include:

• History of  the Edison Electric Institute
• What does the VMTF do and what are their priorities
• UVM issues in Washington DC
• The multi-agency UVM MOU

Show Links:

The Edison Electric Institute: http://www.eei.org/industry_issues/environment/land/vegetation_management/index.htm

Copy of the MOU: http://www.eei.org/industry_issues/environment/land/vegetation_management/EEI_MOU_FINAL_5-25-06.pdf

Randy Miller is the System Forester at PacifiCorp. In addition to running one of the largest and most diverse Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) programs, Randy is also involved in numerous industry initiatives. In this episode Randy talks about:

• PacifiCorpÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂs UVM program and attributes
• Challenges in working in several states and jurisdictions
• NADF Tree Line USA experiences
• Best Management Practices for A300 Integrated Vegetation Management (IVM)
• Laws and regulations ÃÂÃÂÂÃÂÂ do they work?

Links:

PacifiCorp: http://www.pacificorp.com/

The National Arbor Day Foundation Tree Line USA Program: http://www.arborday.org/programs/treeLineUSA.cfm