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Need a bird's-eye view of your city's forest without spending years on a survey? 🚗🌳In Episode 8, we explore the Windshield Survey—the urban forester’s go-to method for rapid, large-scale assessment. While a full tree inventory gives you the "micro" details, a windshield survey gives you the "macro" patterns.We discuss how arborists use this drive-by (or walk-by) method to spot invasive pests, identify canopy "deserts," and prioritize planting goals on a budget. If you're working with limited resources or need an immediate snapshot of city health, this is the strategy you need.In this video, you will learn:What a Windshield Survey is and when to use it.The 6 key factors arborists look for from the road.Why this method is the ultimate "First Step" for new forestry programs.The critical differences (and trade-offs) between surveys and inventories.How to identify pest outbreaks like Emerald Ash Borer at scale.🎓 ISA Exam Insight:If you're prepping for the ISA Urban Forest Professional exam, pay attention! We break down the "Rapid Assessment" concepts, focusing on why surveys are observational tools for broad patterns rather than precise data points.#UrbanForestry #Arboriculture #ISAExam #TreeSurvey #WindshieldSurvey #CityPlanning #Arborist #Sustainability #ForestManagement #EnvironmentalScience

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