In this episode of Talking Trees, we pay tribute to Dr. Alex Shigo, the father of modern arboriculture. His groundbreaking research on tree biology, particularly the CODIT model (Compartmentalization of Decay in Trees), revolutionized how arborists understand and care for trees.We discuss:His pioneering work at the U.S. Forest ServiceThe shift from wound "healing" to compartmentalizationHow his discoveries redefined pruning practices and tree risk assessmentHis famous motto: “Touch trees.”The lasting global influence of his teachings on arboricultureDr. Shigo didn’t just change how we cut trees—he changed how we think about them. His legacy continues to guide arborists, urban foresters, and tree lovers worldwide.Background information:Alex Shigo - WikipediaAn Introduction To Alex Shigo And His Pruning Techniques - TreesUKCODIT & MICROS by Dr. Alex ShigoSend us a textSupport the showBuzzsprout free episodes without subscription all episodes with subscription https://talkingtrees.arboristika.cz/ HeroHero all episodes with subscription https://herohero.co/talkingtrees Arboricultural academy https://arboristickaakademie.cz Podcast is created using AI tools.

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