Trees & Lines: A Utility Vegetation Management Podcast

Get the latest updates from our LinkedIn page! https://onelink.to/treesandlinesWelcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Don Adcock, Sr. Manager, Power Delivery Vegetation Mgmt Operations at Entergy, joins us to discuss how utilities are transitioning from traditional time-based vegetation cycles to more targeted, risk-based planning. Don shares how Entergy has evolved its approach in response to wildfire risk, storm exposure, regulatory pressure, and rapid load growth across the Southeast. He explains how circuit segmentation, condition-based triggers, and emerging technology help utilities focus resources where risk is highest while maintaining safety, reliability, and cost discipline. The conversation also covers contractor partnerships, regulatory coordination, and why vegetation management is now central to overall utility risk mitigation. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#VegetationManagement #UtilityArboriculture #UtilityLeadership #RiskBasedManagement #GridReliability #WildfireMitigation #StormPreparedness #EnergyInfrastructure #UtilityOperations #SafetyCulture #UtilityInnovation #Utilities #ExecutiveStrategy #WorkplaceSafety #LeadershipLessons 

Get the latest updates from our LinkedIn page! https://onelink.to/treesandlinesWelcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Megan Petraitis, Senior Program Manager at UIC Energy Resources Center, joins us to discuss how right-of-way lands are becoming critical habitats for pollinators like monarch butterflies and bumblebees. Megan shares how the Right-of-Way is Habitat Working Group brings together utilities, transportation agencies, and regulators to advance voluntary conservation through targeted vegetation management practices. She explains how conservation agreements create regulatory certainty, reduce costs, and support biodiversity while aligning with utility operations. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!  #VegetationManagement #PollinatorHabitat #UtilityArboriculture #RightOfWay #Monarchs #Bumblebees #Sustainability #UtilityArboriculture #UtilityLeadership #Conservation #Utilities #LeadershipLessons #UtilityInnovation #ExecutiveStrategy #LeadershipLessons

Get the latest updates from our LinkedIn page! https://onelink.to/treesandlinesWelcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Jenna Turner, Manager Vegetation Management at Eversource Energy, and Kathleen Ferrier, Supervisor Transmission Vegetation Mgmt. at Eversource Energy, join us to discuss how the industry can better support women in utility forestry and leadership roles. Jenna and Kathleen share their experiences navigating a historically male-dominated field, the importance of visibility and mentorship, and how intentional recruiting, training, and culture-building can attract more women into UVM careers. They also highlight how conversations around inclusion are shifting, why early outreach matters, and how contractors, utilities, and leaders can create environments where women feel seen, supported, and empowered. Have a listen, hope you enjoy! #VegetationManagement #UtilityArboriculture #UtilityLeadership #WomenInForestry #WomenInEnergy #EnergyInfrastructure #Arboriculture #GridReliability #LeadershipLessons #UtilityInnovation #Sustainability #Utilities #ExecutiveStrategy #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipLessons 

Get the latest updates from our LinkedIn page! https://onelink.to/treesandlinesWelcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Elvy Barton, Water and Forest Sustainability Senior Manager at Salt River Project, joins us to discuss how utilities are approaching forest health, wildfire mitigation, and long-term landscape resilience. Elvy shares how watershed protection has driven large-scale forest restoration efforts, the role of partnerships in reducing wildfire severity, and how biomass utilization, including biochar, is creating new opportunities for sustainability, carbon benefits, and community impact. She also reflects on climate pressures, changing forest conditions, and why proactive forest management is critical for protecting infrastructure, water resources, and communities. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#VegetationManagement #UtilityArboriculture #ForestHealth #WildfireMitigation #Biochar #Biomass #EnergyInfrastructure #Sustainability #WatershedManagement #UtilityLeadership #ClimateResilience #UtilityInnovation #Utilities #ExecutiveStrategy

Get the latest updates from our LinkedIn page! https://onelink.to/treesandlinesWelcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Sven Przywarra, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of LiveEO, joins us to discuss how satellite technology and AI are reshaping vegetation management on a global scale. Sven shares insights on the rapid evolution of remote sensing, the widening adoption of AI across utilities, and how different regions around the world approach risk, reliability, and modernization. He also reflects on emerging trends, shifting user behavior, and the role of global collaboration as the industry undergoes accelerated change. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#VegetationManagement #UtilityArboriculture #UtilityLeadership #SatelliteData #AI #RemoteSensing #GlobalInnovation #EnergyInfrastructure #GridReliability #UtilityTechnology #Sustainability #UtilityInnovation #LeadershipLessons #ExecutiveStrategy #Utilities

Get the latest updates from our LinkedIn page! https://onelink.to/treesandlinesWelcome back to another episode of the Trees & Lines podcast. Josh Beaver, Senior Vice President, Forestry & Utility, at Eocene Environmental Group, joins us to discuss how leadership, collaboration, and innovation are shaping the next era of utility arboriculture. Josh shares insights on engaging new professionals, expanding opportunities for mentorship, and fostering a culture of growth and connection across the industry. He also reflects on the exciting momentum driving new technologies, diverse partnerships, and the continued evolution of the arboriculture community. Have a listen, hope you enjoy!#VegetationManagement #UtilityArboriculture #UtilityLeadership #Arboriculture #GridReliability #UrbanForestry #EnergyInfrastructure #Sustainability #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipLessons #UtilityInnovation #Utilities #ExecutiveStrategy  #CommunityEngagement