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August 29, 2024

INNOVATIONS IN VEGETATION MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES

In this webinar, Rich Alexander explains the implementation of predictive analytics in vegetation management and the benefits this innovation has brought to the industry.

Ten Strategies to Stay Ahead of ESG Initiatives

June 27, 2024

TEN STRATEGIES TO STAY AHEAD OF ESG INITIATIVES

In this webinar, ACRT Services Director of Research, Science, and Innovation Anand Persad, Ph.D unlocks the secrets to sustainability and ESG strategies.

May 29, 2024

BRIDGING THE GAP: ALIGNING SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY IN VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

In this webinar, ACRT Safety Manager Adrienne Jones shares insight into how to balance operational efficiency with proper safety protocols for optimal performance.

FROM CRISIS TO CONTROL: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS IN VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

April 25, 2024

FROM CRISIS TO CONTROL: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS IN VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

In this webinar, you will learn crucial strategies for proactive planning, swift response, and effective control in vegetation management emergencies.

Personal Protective Equipment Questions Answered

February 1, 2024

COMMON PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) QUESTIONS ANSWERED

This webinar explores correct PPE usage according to industry standards and organizations that often aren’t in alignment.

Intro to UVM

January 25, 2024

INTRO TO UTILITY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

In our latest webinar, you’ll learn how utility arborists navigate challenges in the industry while also maintaining UVM standards.

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October 26, 2023

MITIGATING LIABILITY WHILE WORKING ON OR NEAR TRIBAL LANDS

In our latest webinar, ACRT discusses how utility vegetation management companies work on or near tribal lands in a safe, productive, and culturally respectful manner.

Identifying Tree Species

September 7, 2023

IDENTIFYING TREE SPECIES IS A VITAL COMPONENT OF UTILITY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

ACRT’s latest webinar reviews the importance of properly identifying tree species in utility vegetation management and outlines tips on how to identify local trees.

The Language of Safety

June 29, 2023

THE LANGUAGE OF SAFETY

Our latest webinar reviews ways to communicate effectively with employees to improve understanding and retention of the message.

Incorporating Indigenous Partnerships

May 25, 2023

INCORPORATING INDIGENOUS PARTNERSHIPS IN VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

Our latest webinar explores the importance of including indigenous partnerships in vegetation management programs.

Urban Trees

April 27, 2023

URBAN TREES AND THEIR BENEFITS TO WILDFIRE

In this webinar, you’ll learn the importance of having a basic understanding of trees that are critical to a balanced urban forest.

Biometrics of Trees

March 30, 2023

BIOMECHANICS OF TREES IN URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAMS

This webinar explores the topic of tree biomechanics and how it can add greater value to an understanding of ROW trees.

Implementing an Effective Field Audit

February 23, 2023

IMPLEMENTING AN EFFECTIVE FIELD AUDIT

This webinar from ACRT Manager of Safety Consulting Services Bobby Purvis covers ways to strengthen your field audits.

Investment in Recruiting

January 26, 2023

INVESTMENT IN RECRUITING LEADS TO IMPROVED HIRING AND RETENTION

Find out the top metrics to evaluate your recruiting efforts and how to put together a plan for continuous improvement.

Safety Professionals in UVM

December 29, 2022

THE USE OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS IN THE UTILITY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT INDUSTRY

This webinar will address areas the UVM industry looks at from a safety oversight role and additional areas that may have been overlooked in the past.

October 27, 2022

ROW HABITAT TYPES

This webinar from ACRT Services RSI Director Dr. Anand Persad discusses how BIOaudit can help us understanding habitat types near ROWs.

August 25, 2022

FULLY INTEGRATED VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

This webinar from ACRT Services IVM Specialist Rich Hendler explores the need to shift how we think about IVM to ecological benefits.

July 28, 2022

ESTABLISHING THE IMPORTANCE OF A WILDLAND FIRE SAFETY PLAN

Learn how to develop a wildland fire safety plan and gain insights on more deeply integrating the plan throughout your organization.

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June 20, 2022

TAKING SAFETY OUT OF THE SILO

This webinar from ACRT & Bermex safety manager Keith Pancake highlights the challenges a safety program faces when dealing with organizational silos.

May 26, 2022

HOW GREEN IS YOUR GREEN IN INTEGRATED VEGETATION MANAGEMENT?

This webinar from industry expert Rich Hendler explores how IVM best management practices change along with current solutions for sustainability.

April 28, 2022

SOLVING THE COMMUNICATION EQUATION

This webinar goes in-depth into communication challenges that employers are facing with different generations and how to address them.

March 31, 2022

IDENTIFYING & ESTABLISHING ROWS AS WILDLIFE & POLLINATOR HABITAT REGIONS: USDA ZONES 4-11

This webinar explains the importance of ROWs in VM planning, related regulations, and other important factors pertaining to ROW habitats.

February 24, 2022

MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT, SONGBIRD NEST LOCATIONS & PLANT CHOICE IN UTILITY CORRIDORS MANAGED BY IVM

This webinar explores the relationship between plant species and avian nesting sites and how they inform better ROW management activities.

Understanding Influence on Risks

November 18, 2021

UNDERSTANDING INFLUENCE ON RISKS

Learn the importance of gaining employee buy-in and ongoing involvement in ensuring a safe workplace and employee health.

Identifying Invasive Species in IVM

September 30, 2021

IDENTIFYING INVASIVE SPECIES IN IVM — REGIONS: USDA ZONES 4–11

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to identify plant species determined by the USDA to be invasive and how to mitigate their impact on ROWs.

Environmental Stewardship

August 26, 2021

IN-DEPTH: EMERGING NEEDS – ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

In this co-hosted webinar, you’ll learn how utilities nationwide are making efforts to quantify benefits from ROW management practices.

Safety Culture Leaders

July 29, 2021

DEVELOPING LEADERS IN YOUR CULTURE OF SAFETY

In this webinar, you’ll learn several historical examples of leadership methods and situations that can be applied to building a culture of safety.

Basics and Strategies for IVM

June 24, 2021

BASICS & STRATEGIES FOR INTEGRATED VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

In this informative webinar, Rich Hendler discusses IVM strategies and lessons learned ranging from implementation to the importance of tree work.

Herbicide Safety

May 27, 2021

HERBICIDE SAFETY

In this webinar, learn the role herbicide plays in an Integrated Vegetation Management program and how proper use ensures long-term success.

Monarch and Pollinator Health

April 29, 2021

MONARCH & POLLINATOR HEALTH IN ROW CORRIDORS: THE VALUE OF EDGE TREES IN HABITAT ENRICHMENT

Learn how IVM strategies contribute to overall habitat enrichment, including ground cover growth, habitat quality, and species richness.

Native Species

March 25, 2021

IDENTIFYING NATIVE SPECIES IN INTEGRATED VEGETATION MANAGEMENT (REGIONS: USDA ZONES 4-11)

In this webinar, learn about the importance of native plant species in ROWs for other species and for an overall successful IVM program.

Wildland Fire Risk

February 25, 2021

WILDLAND FIRE RISK: VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL SAFETY COAST TO COAST

Wildland fires can occur anywhere. In this webinar, you’ll learn about this phenomenon and the safety measures and tools utility personnel should know.

2021 webinar 1 — Extreme Ownership

January 28, 2021

EXTREME OWNERSHIP

The first webinar in our 2021 series is now available to watch online. Watch it now and earn one ISA CEU code.

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December 17, 2020

ACHIEVING A ZERO HARM CULTURE OF SAFETY

This webinar provides a roadmap to a zero harm culture by exploring the elements of a management commitment and general policy, defining expectations of leaders, and setting expectations for employees.

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October 15, 2020

INDUSTRY UPDATE ON EMERGING TRENDS: ROW STEWARDSHIP FOR THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS

A growing trend is moving from vegetation elimination to a system that keeps ROW-compatible vegetation and promotes thriving ecosystems. This webinar discusses ways to incorporate this into your UVM strategy. Kevin Jones is joined by our Director of Research and Innovation, Dr. Anand Persad, to discuss the future of training in our industry.

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August 20, 2020

INTEGRATED VEGETATION MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES AND EXCELLENCE

Using herbicides to control vegetation on ROWs is a cornerstone of IVM. In our latest webinar, you’ll learn typical practices, common errors, and examples of excellence. Safety is also paramount, and like any other tool, herbicides require training. We’ll examine the proper use of PPE, storage, transportation, and handling needed to optimize an IVM program.

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June 18, 2020

DON’T TAKE SAFETY TOO SERIOUS!

Effective safety training should be interactive, easily digestible, and presented in a relatable way. This webinar dissects the safety lessons found in several popular films and provides a humorous slant to avoid complacency.

Third-Party Work Planning

Apr. 17, 2020

BUILDING A BETTER PROGRAM WITH THIRD-PARTY WORK PLANNING AND AUDITING

This informative webinar explores how third-party work planning and auditing can substantially improve the quality of your vegetation management program, including unit selection, workflow processes, quality control, and workload reduction.

Crew Safety Video

Feb. 20, 2020

CREW SAFETY AUDITING & ASSESSMENTS: SAFETY APPROACHES TO UNDERSTAND & IMPROVE WORKER PERFORMANCE

In our first webinar of 2020, you’ll learn the approaches to safety auditing and worker assessments with a focus on line clearance tree workers; supporting crews; and the reports used to determine performance, training, and equipment needs.

defensive driving webinar

December 19, 2019

DEFENSIVE DRIVING WORKSHOP: STAY SAFE WHILE ON THE ROAD

In this informative webinar, you’ll learn the defensive driving tactics you need to prevent accidents, identify potential hazards, make better and alternate driving decisions, and more.

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September 19, 2019

INTRODUCTION TO UTILITY VEGETATION MANAGEMENT & CAREERS IN UVM

The U.S. power distribution network is vast. All along those lines are millions of trees that need to be kept in check to ensure uninterrupted power.  Learn more about UVM and the types of careers available.

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August 15, 2019

EMERGING TRENDS IN ROW STEWARDSHIP FOR THRIVING ECOSYSTEMS

ACRT Business Development Manager Kevin Jones explains new shifts in and research on how rights-of-way are managed — and what that means for their surrounding environments.

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June 20, 2019

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN QUALIFIED LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMER & INCIDENTAL LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMER

ACRT business development manager Bob Urban shares how updates to ANSI Z133 left arborists confused about clearance classification and offers clarity.

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February 21, 2019

UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF THE PLANT HEALTH CARE (PHC) SYSTEM

ACRT Business Development Manager Kevin Harrel discusses plant health care (PHC) and why it matters for tree health, landscape appearance, and limiting pesticide usage.

summer webinar series

September 6, 2018

HOW TO MANAGE GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES IN THE WORKPLACE

In our final summer webinar, Kevin Jones and Keith Pancake of ACRT explain how to attract, retain, and develop the future leaders of your utility.

summer webinar series

August 16, 2018

DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE AUDIT PROGRAM FOR CONTRACT TREE CREWS [WEBINAR]

Learn the importance of a tree trimming safety auditing program, the tools and processes required, how to get training, and how to scale for growth.

summer webinar series

July 19, 2018

LOOKING FORWARD…AND CHARGING AHEAD [WEBINAR]

ACRT Business Development Manager Joe Marshall uses interview findings from VM leaders across the industry to arm you with the insights you need to ensure your utility is ready for what’s to come.

social webinar

April 19, 2018

6 TACTICS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGY [WEBINAR]

This 60-minute webinar provides 6 tactics on how utilities can put social media to use for their customers — and themselves.