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Party with Us at the State Fair!
Lots of changes this year!
- NEW building! We'll be in Expo Building 2. It's smaller and more geared toward kids. Still air conditioned!
- Our SHARED STAGE means more breaks for our volunteers! We have a different layout this year. Our stage and our climbing arena will be separate, but we won't have a formal Ask the Arborist booth. That means we're combining our Ask the Arborist position with our Climbing volunteer position.
- NEW HOURS:
- Mon-Fri
- 3:00-4:30 pm
- 5:00-8:30 pm (break from 6:30-7:30)
- Sat-Sun
- 12:00-4:30 pm (break from 2-3:30)
- 5:00-8:30 pm (break from 6:30-7:30)
- Volunteers will assist in the kids climbing arena, helping fit climbers in their saddles and helmets, and teaching them to use our simple blake's hitch climbing system.
Help us share the power of trees with State Fair visitors and earn 2 CEUs...
sign-up today!
Sign up early to ensure you get your ticket and parking pass in the mail. Late sign ups are welcome but tickets will need to be picked up at fair will-call.
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New Study Finds California Street Trees Worth $1 Billion
Streets lined with gold? Not exactly, but a new report from the U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Southwest Research Station estimates trees lining Californian streets and boulevards provide benefits to municipalities and residents worth $1 billion.
"Structure, Function and Value of Street Trees in California, USA," published in this month's issue of "Urban Forestry and Urban Greening," is the most up-to-date and comprehensive inventory of "street trees" within California. Using municipal inventories analyzed in i-Tree, a computerized tree inventory and management suite, researchers were able to create a composite picture of not only the number of California's street trees, but also their species, size, location and associated benefits.
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Your Vote Counts - ISA Elections
ISA members: Check your email for your ballot! Elections are open now through June 30th.
ISA recognizes the importance of reflecting the diversity of its members and markets through its staff, volunteer force, and governance. The varied capabilities within our Society help ISA to anticipate and fulfill the needs of its members and customers, both domestically and internationally, and to provide high quality products and services. We believe that the wide array of perspectives resulting from our diversity promotes innovation and business success.
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ISA Annual Conference: Ft Worth, Texas
The 2016 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade
Show, "Deep in the Heartwood of Texas", will take place
August 13-17, 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas. Register online
today for the most discounted pricing options. **Early Conference Registration Rate Ends June 17th!
Conference Hotels: Book your hotel early! Reservations
at the discounted rate are available until July 15 or until
the room block is sold out. Once the deadline has passed
or the room block is full, ISA and the conference hotels are
no longer able to guarantee room availability or discounted
rates.
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CEU Resources
Looking for more CEU opportunities? Don't forget to check our Alternative CEU Resources page! It links to podcasts, online quizzes and more - accessible to you no matter your proximity to our regional conferences!
Here's the link.
New Online CEU Article Collections Available from ISA
Previously available only in print format, you can now purchase and access ISA's Collections of CEU Articles electronically along with the accompanying CEU quizzes, previously printed in Arborist News. The complete set of articles can help you earn up to 95.75 CEUs!
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Job Listings
In the market for a new job in arboriculture? Look no further than the WCISA
website! For details about posting a job listing please email
[email protected]. Listings are $50 per month.
- City of Claremont seeks City Arborist, Claremont, CA
- Santa Clara Valley Water District seeks Integrated Vegetation Manager, San Jose, CA
- City of Seattle seeks Tree Trimmer, Seattle, WA
- Disneyland Resort seeks Tree Assessment Technician, Anaheim, CA
- City of Davis seeks Urban Forest Supervisor, Davis, CA
- City of Phoenix seeks Urban Forestry Technician, Phoenix, AZ
- Monster Tree seeks Sales Arborist, San Jose, CA
- West Coast Arborists seeks Data Collectors and Certified Arborists, Southern Cal
- Western Land Renovators Inc seeks Tree Climber, Sacramento, CA
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Arboriculture with Heightened Awareness
July 15, 2016
Flagstaff, AZ
Join us for a packed day of education! You'll learn many different ways arborists can maintain tree health during climate change. We'll cover everything from low tech solutions for erosion control, passive water harvesting, the theory and practical application of structural pruning, and Aspen die back. Basic components of arid soils including texture, structure and chemistry and how they relate to irrigation, fertilization and tree health will be discussed.
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TRAQ Course & Exam
July 18-20, 2016
Encinitas, CA
This 3-day course and exam is open to interested parties who meet the per-requites (see Tree Risk Assessment Candidate Handbook) and is limited to 20 arborists (first-come/first-served). The qualification consists of a 2-day educational course followed by a 1/2 day assessment that includes both a written and field component. It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive this qualification.
Registration closes on June 18, 2016 or when class is filled. All payments are due by June 18, 2016. Cancellation/refund requests must be submitted by June 18, 2016. All applications will be reviewed for approval. Your registration will be finalized via email.
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Wood Decay in Urban Trees feat. Francis Schwarze
July 21, 2016 (with optional lab July 22 & 23),
Davis, CA
Aug 3, 2016 (with optional lab Aug 4 & 5), San Marino, CA
Francis Schwarze is a Swiss scientist investigating the effects of decay organisms on wood properties and mechanical strength of trees.
During the one full-day seminar we will explore the colonization strategies and range of variation in wood degradation patterns that each of these decay types encompasses. We'll dive into detail on the advantages and disadvantages of biological control with Trichoderma species.
The two-day lab workshop provides attendees with detailed and specific information regarding
identification, assessment and management of pathogenic wood decay fungi and their interactions with trees. The lab workshop will be hands-on with microscopes for direct examination of wood and fungi samples.
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TRAQ Course & Exam
July 25-27, 2016
Burlingame, CA
This 3-day course and exam is open to interested parties who meet the per-requites (see Tree Risk Assessment Candidate Handbook) and is limited to 20 arborists (first-come/first-served). The qualification consists of a 2-day educational course followed by a 1/2 day assessment that includes both a written and field component. It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive this qualification.
Registration closes on June 25, 2016 or when class is filled. All payments are due by June 25, 2016. Cancellation/refund requests must be submitted by June 18, 2016. All applications will be reviewed for approval. Your registration will be finalized via email.
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Climbing Skills Workshop
August 26, 2016
Santa Rosa, CA
This workshop will provide tree care professionals with affordable hands-on training by volunteer instructors that have numerous years of field and competition experience. John Traverso will be reviewing and demonstrating the new ISA Climber Specialist Certification
From entry level to intermediate, this program will offer information and training for all levels. All participants will learn the latest innovative techniques from skilled and qualified climbers.
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Plant Health Care Workshop - TCIA
with Mike Raupp
June 24, 2016
San Diego Botanic Garden
This full-day workshop with demonstrations combines Plant Health Care (PHC) concepts for both technicians and managers, as well as live demonstrations of PHC techniques. PHC services are based on combining the principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with proactive tree care management.
Novices will learn about PHC concepts and methods, while managers can compare and evaluate their company's PHC program against the latest industry recommendations.
Dr. Mike Raupp will lead an outdoor diagnostic walk. There will also be demos of tree injection systems and products targeting the Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer and other insect pests.
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Tough Trees Made Easy
with Dr. Matt Ritter
June 28, 2016 : Encinitas, CA
June 30, 2016 : Arcadia, CA
July 7, 2016 : San Jose, CA
At this workshop we will teach you the biology and important identifying characters of pines, oaks, eucalyptus, and figs. This all day workshop will include lecture and lots of hands on lab time for you to test your knowledge and practice difficult tree identification. You will walk away with the skills and working knowledge needed to identify species in the largest and most confusing groups of trees in California. We'll also send you away with all the references materials you'll need for future work with these ubiquitous trees.
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ABCs of Plant Pathology
English and Spanish featuring Dr. Jim Downer
June 30, 2016
Ventura, CA
Topics include
The Disease Triangle, Disease Cycles, Fungi and Fungal Diseases, Bacteria and Bacterial Diseases, Viruses and Viral Diseases, Nematodes and Nematode Diseases, Emerging Diseases on Ornamentals, Diagnosing Plant Pathogens, Methods for Disease Prevention and Management, Rapid Assays for Pathogens. The final session is hands-on! Attendees will view live specimens of various plant diseases under magnification.
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Why Trees Fall Down
Street Tree Seminar Summer Symposium at Cal Poly Pomona
July 21, 2016
Pomona, CA
Save the date! This stellar speaker lineup includes Kevin Eckert, Jeremy Barrick, Ken Pfalzgraf, and James Komen. ... more info at
streettreeseminar.com.
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The Power of Trees, presented by CaUFC and California ReLeaf
August 9-11, 2016
Los Angeles, CA
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Conifer ID and Use in the Landscape
August 13, 2016
San Francisco, CA
Puzzled by pines, spruces and firs? Does Cupressaceae leave you scratching your head? Conifer Identification and Landscape Use will give you the basic tools for recognizing various types of conifers. Taught in the field by Ellyn Shea and Dawn Kooyumjian, you will hone your observational skills and leave with a better understanding of these beautiful plants that add so much to our landscapes. This introductory class is open to landscape professionals as well as enthusiasts. 3 CEUs are available for ISA Certified Arborists.
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Arbor-tecture: The Understory of Trees
August 19-20, 2016
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
Join PTCA for their 27th Annual Seminar and Field Day at Balboa Park,
featuring Frank Telewski, John Ball, and Chad Brey. Not to be missed!
Visit the PTCA website
here and download the flyer
here
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Tree Appraisal Workshop - An Exploration of the Trunk Formula Method
September 1st, 2016
Kaneohe, HI
Focusing on the CTLA Trunk Formula Method, this course gives an overview of the appraisal process and provides an opportunity to practice in the field. Review common mistakes and refine your craft as an appraising arborist.
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