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At this 'tree rodeo,' utility arborists compete getting trees off of power lines

At this 'tree rodeo,' utility arborists compete getting trees off of power lines When you hear "tree rodeo," you may expect people lassoing branches. But in this event, arborists for utility companies show off the skills that allow them to safely remove trees from power lines. At this 'tree rodeo,' utility arborists compete getting trees off of power lines October 22, 20255:10 PM ET Heard on All Things Considered Amy Feiereisel At this 'tree rodeo,' utility arborists compete getting trees off of power lines When you hear "tree rodeo," you may expect people lassoing branches. But in this event, arborists for utility companies show off the skills that allow them to safely remove trees from power lines.

At this 'tree rodeo,' utility arborists compete getting trees off of power lines

At this 'tree rodeo,' utility arborists compete getting trees off of power lines When you hear "tree rodeo," you may expect people lassoing branches. But in this event, arborists for utility companies show off the skills that allow them to safely remove trees from power lines.

At this 'tree rodeo,' utility arborists compete getting trees off of power lines

October 22, 20255:10 PM ET

Heard on All Things Considered

Amy Feiereisel

At this 'tree rodeo,' utility arborists compete getting trees off of power lines

When you hear "tree rodeo," you may expect people lassoing branches. But in this event, arborists for utility companies show off the skills that allow them to safely remove trees from power lines.