Don Roppolo, director of arborist training within the Davey Institute, talks about training arborists, training for safety and his Davey career.  In this episode we cover:  Why this is the job for Don (0:34)  The importance of training (1:35)  How training works (2:36)  How training has evolved (4:15)  What Don’s job is like (5:40)  How Don started in arboriculture (6:43)  Why people enjoy working in arboriculture (8:20) The view from the trees (10:35) Training for safety and the basics of chainsaw safety (11:55) Davey’s unique dedication to training (16:42)  What Don hopes his trainees get out of their training (17:35)   To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.  To learn more about the importance of using a certified arborist, read our blog, Benefits of Hiring a Professional Certified Arborist. To learn more about the importance of accredited arborists, watch this Talking Trees YouTube video, TCIA & ISA Accreditation: Hiring A Tree Company. Connect with Davey Tree on social media: Twitter: @DaveyTree Facebook: @DaveyTree Instagram: @daveytree YouTube: The Davey Tree Expert Company LinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company  Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com.  Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you!     Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

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