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Interview with UAA Executive Director/ISA Director of Certification
Originally aired February 16, 2007
At the time this podcast was recorded, CN Utility Consulting Vice President of Operations Derek Vannice was the Executive Director of the Utility Arborist Association (UAA) and the Director of Certification at the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). In this interview, Derek discusses a wide variety of issues including the history and role of the UAA, ISA Certifications, the UAA Washington, D.C. trip, the UAA and the Society of Municipal Arborists Summit, and new Regional UAA Seminars. Listen to the interview.

Interview with PacifiCorp System Forester
Originally aired February 23, 2007
Randy Miller, system forester at PacifiCorp, runs one of the largest and most diverse Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) programs in the industry. He is also involved with numerous industry initiatives. In this interview, Randy discusses PacifiCorp’s UVM program, challenges working in multiple states and jurisdictions, NADF Tree Line USA experiences, best management practices for A300 integrated vegetation management, and the efficacy of laws and regulations. Listen to the interview.

Interview with EEI Vegetation Management Task Force Member
Originally aired March 3, 2007
Rick Loughery, the Director of Environmental Activities at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) and the key staff member for the EEI Vegetation Management Task Force (VMTF). In this interview, Rick discusses EEI VMFT priorities and activities. He provides a brief history of EEI and also covers UVM issues in Washington, D.C. and the multi-agency UVM MOU. Listen to this interview.

Interview with National Wild Turkey Federation Energy for Wildlife Program
Originally aired March 4, 2007
Jay Jordan, program director for the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) Energy for Wildlife Program, provides background on the federation and program, discusses the different types of wildlife projects and the benefits and requirements of utilities interested in joining. Listen to the interview.