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Looking for CEUs
Just renewed or renewing in December, the Western Chapter and other organizations have several seminars scheduled this summer. Get ahead start and register today! Check out the
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Here are some seminars coming up soon!
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Resetting the Standards of
Tree Care
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Folsom, CA |
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Climbing Skills Workshop |
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2017-18 Board of Directors
Our new year started July 1st! Thank you Lisa Smith for a great 2016-17 year! Rick Gessner will lead the way into the new year with a stellar team.
Click Here for a complete list of our 2017-18 Board of Directors
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Way to go Tree Climbers
This past weekend both Jacob Claassen and Karissa Mechler participated in the International Tree Climbing Championship (ITCC) in Washington. Congratulations to Jacob Claassen for placing 5th in the international competition.
Way to go Jacob Claassen and Karissa Mechler for giving it your all. You made us proud!
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The New Pest Attacking Citrus Trees
A new citrus tree disease huanglongbing, or HLB, has been detected in Los Angeles and Orange counties and most recently Riverside. The citrus disease is spread from tree to tree by Asian Citrus Psyllids, the insects that move the bacteria that cause huanglongbing. There is no known treatment for the deadly disease.
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Teufelberger SAFETY NOTICE for
Treemotion & Treemotion Light
Safety notice was released from Teufelberger.
Because of the missing safety stitching the webbing slipped out of the leg loop under tension and the climber was exposed to a sudden movement. There is no immediate risk of a fall, but the risk of injuries is significantly higher when using tools (caused by unexpected movement or panic reaction).
Every single harness is inspected during production and additionally after completion of production. That means every harness is subjected to two independent inspections. The occurrence of this error can only be explained by the highly improbable failure of both inspections.
We are taking that incident really seriously and we are taking all necessary measures to rule out similar errors. The safety of our customers is a big concern for us.
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Arizona Community Tree Council, Inc.
FREE Chainsaw Safety Workshop
Presented in English and Navajo
August 11, 2017
Window Rock, AZ
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ACTC's demonstrational training in proper use of chainsaws, presented in both English and Navajo. Geared to both tree care professionals and community members. This educational training will cover basic chainsaw maintenance with a hard focus on safety, PPE, and safe work practices for using a chainsaw. All information in this training will stay within the guidelines of ANSI Z133 - 2012 requirements.
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PTCA of San Diego
28th Annual Seminar and Field Day
August 18 - 19, 2017
Balboa Park Club, San Diego
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PTCA's 2017 "Passport to Success" is a two days of education and training for both management and crew level employees. Industry experts are featured annually, bringing the latest research and information to San Diego's historic Balboa Park.
This is your best local opportunity to get information or training in your field of tree care. Remember all Field Day attendees receive a FREE PTCA t-shirt! We hope to see you this August, and can't wait to experience this amazing program with you.
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CAUFC Annual Conference
Nature in our Neighborhood Conference
August 23 - 24, 2017
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Join us this summer in San Rafael, California! Life Among the Leaves is a conference for those interested in how urban forestry and nature in our neighborhoods can provide benefits for us today and in the future. The conference will be held in the Embassy Suites San Rafael - Marin County steps away from the Marin County Civic Center.
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New Fall Courses at Santa Rosa Junior College
Classes begin in August 2017
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Santa Rosa Junior College's (SRJC's) Environment Horticulture Program is proud to offer a range of degrees and certificates that prepare students for careers in the green industry. This fall, SRJC is offering new courses in Horticulture Science and Careers, Landscape Design, Nursery Production, Plant materials/identification, Water-efficient Landscaping and Arboriculture.
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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.
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Western Arborist Magazine: Home Study Quizzes Online
Still have some home study quizzes to submit for credit. Here are the online links for all of the home study quizzes that are still available for submission.
If you need the article or wish to have the paper quiz, please contact
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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 Santa Clara seeks Tree Trimming II, Santa Clara, CA
- Evergreen Tree Care Seeks Groundsman, Concord, CA
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Resetting the Standards of Tree Care
August 17, 2017 - Folsom, CA
Join us for Resetting the Standards of Tree Care. Our purpose is to increase your understanding of industry standards, best management practices, and improve specification writing. We will be talking about how to combine standards and BMP's into specifications, updates to the ANSI standards, and using specifications to separate yourself from others. During our afternoon outdoor session, speakers will walk you through writing specifications using trees surrounding the Folsom Community Center. Be sure to bring pen and paper!
Location:
Folsom Community Center
52 Natoma St.
Folsom, CA 95630
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Climbing Skills Workshop
August 18, 2017 - 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.
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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Protecting Our Trees in a Changing Environment
September 15, 2017 - Anaheim, CA
More Information Coming Soon!
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Documenting Evidence with Dr. Julian Dunster
Benefiting the Britton Fund
October 6, 2017 - Palo Alto, CA
More Information Coming Soon!
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Chipper Safety and Maintenance - CalLine Equipment
October 13, 2017 - Santa Fe Springs, CA
More Information Coming Soon!
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Chainsaw Safety with Phillip Kelly - ASTI
November 16, 2017 - Anaheim, CA
More Information Coming Soon!
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Pest and Disease Annual Symposium
November 16, 2017 -
Saratoga, CA
More Information Coming Soon!
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¿Necesita CEUs y no sabe por dónde empezar? El Western Chapter tiene varios artículos en español con cuestionario de un valor de .50 a 1 CEU. Comuníquese con Rita Franco al 559-784-8733 para más información o para obtener el cuestionario.
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Cursos gratuitos en Español
Sabemos que un entrenamiento inapropiado en el equipo de trabajo puede causar accidentes y la única manera de evitarlos es tener entrenamiento correcto. La Academia de Cuidado de Árbol de TCIA ofrecerá cursos gratuitos en la area de los Los Angeles en junio y en Roseville en agosto.
Estos talleres selectos, financiados 100 por ciento a través de fondos federales, serán ofrecidos a los empleados afectados y dueños de pequeños negocios, incluyendo trabajadores con inglés limitado, poca alfabetización y difíciles de alcanzar.
Epecialista Operador De Astilladora
Agosto 4, 2017
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Martha Riley Community Library
Meeting Room 1
1501 Pleasant Grove Boulevard
Roseville, CA 95747
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Cursos en Español
Métodos de seguridad para escalar palmeras
Agosto 26, 2017
Este seminario le proporcionará paso a paso el proceso de cómo podar correctamente y subir Palmeras. Esta reunión tendrá lugar en español. Traiga a su familia, mientras que usted está aprendiendo que su familia podría visitar el departamento de la agricultura. Entrada gratuita para su cónyuge e hijos solamente.
sábado, agosto 26, 2017
7:30am - 12:30pm
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Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
Need to renew your TRAQ qualification or get the qualification? Good news, we have two TRAQ sessions scheduled this Summer. We are currently working in finalizing the following three sessions:
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To learn more about the TRAQ qualification see
TRAQ Handbook
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[email protected]
to be added to the interest list and to be notified of future sessions.
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Stamen Associates
2017 Tree Workers' Certification Preparation Course
July 20, 2017 - August 17, 2017
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There is still 3 more meetings! The prep course is designed to assist individuals preparing for the ISA Certification examination for tree workers. Others may wish to take this course to update their knowledge in tree care and management while obtaining their ISA CEU(s) or hours.
The Tree Workers' Certification Prep Courses will be taught in Spanish and English over 5 Thursday nights and 1 Saturday starting on July 20, 2017.
Location:
Brea Community and Conference Center
695 E. Madison Way
Brea, CA 92821
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Certification Exam Dates
Arborist & Tree Worker August 26, 2017- Folsom, CA
Arborist Only September 16, 2107- Prescott, AZ
Arborist & Tree Worker October 14, 2107- Honolulu, HI
Arborist & Tree Worker October 21, 2017- Folsom, CA
Arborist & Tree Worker November 11, 2107- Santa Fe Springs, CA
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FREE: SH Grant Chainsaw Specialist in Spanish
August 4, 2017 -
Roseville, CA
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FREE: Chainsaw Safety Class
August 11, 2017 -
Window Rock, AZ
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Palm Tree Climbing Safety Methods - Spanish
August 26, 2017 -
Walnut, CA
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ACTC: Annual Conference & Pest Management Workshop
September 15 - 16, 2017 -
Prescott, AZ
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Desert Green XXI
October 12 - 13, 2017 -
Las Vegas, NV
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SAVE THE DATE
Old Growth, New Growth
Bridging the Gap
84th Annual WCISA Conference & Trade Show
April 23 - 26, 2018
Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel - Santa Rosa CA
170 Railroad St. Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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