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Call for Presentations for the 2018 Annual Conference!
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The theme for our 2018 Annual Conference is "Old Growth, New Growth - Bridging the Gap," is a play on words from the more traditional forestry meaning. Old growth forests are those that have attained significant age without having sustaining major disturbances, such as wildfire, deforestation, pest outbreaks, climate change, etc., and thereby exhibit unique ecological features and provide important environmental benefits. The forest or stand that regenerates naturally or is planted is referred to as new or secondary growth. We plan to expand this concept to include both urban and developing forest lands that are in decline due to drought, climate change, secondary and destructive exotic pests, adverse growing conditions, senescence, and sub-standard practices. We will be looking at strategies for replacing the many threatened, ill-adapted, and aging trees throughout the southwest.
SOME OF THE ISSUES WE WANT TO ADDRESS:
- long-term implications of climate change in the West
- widespread forest mortality throughout the West
- changes in natural tree distribution, species conversion, loss of critical habitat, disturbances to wildlife, loss of watershed, and other resource values connected to climate change
- oaks and the changing landscape
- facilitating oak regeneration
- factors associated with urban tree mortality around the southwest
- tree health concerns in California, Arizona, Hawaii, and Nevada
- new and destructive introduced pests: prognosis and managing strategies
- loss of critical canopy cover and collective carbon-storage in urban areas, with respect to human health, demographics, and economics
- strategies for extending the useful lifespan of urban trees
- challenges associated in replacing aging, declining, threatened, and ill-adapted trees in urban forests around the chapter and elsewhere
- promising new or underutilized tree species for a hotter, dryer climate
- proper tree planting and early tree care practices
- improving root zone conditions for trees
- mitigating adverse soil conditions
- ways to provide more soil volume for tree roots
- new irrigation technology
- improved maintenance practices
- designing infrastructure with trees in mind
- application of new technologies to improve tree management
- plant restoration projects following disturbances
- soil microbiology/maintaining soil health
Deadline for proposals is September 30, 2017
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Presented by the Western Chapter
ISA Arborist Certification Review and Exam Prep
October 4 - 5, 2017 - Long Beach, CA
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This intensive, one and a-half day review program prepares individuals for the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist exam. The class includes a review of each chapter in the ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide.
Participants are strongly advised to read the study guide in advance; copies are available from the Western Chapter ISA at 559-784-8733 or from ISA at 217-335-9411.
This course is open to tree industry professionals, master gardeners, pest control industry professional, and tree and
garden enthusiasts, as well as to anyone who needs to prepare for the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist certification.
Topics: Soil Management, Identification and Selection, Installation and Establishment, Safe Work Practices, Tree Biology, Pruning, Diagnosis and Treatment, Urban Forestry, Tree Protection, and Tree Risk Management.
For more information Click Here
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Documenting Evidence with Dr. Julian Dunster
Benefiting the Britton Fund
October 6, 2017 - Palo Alto, CA
Early Registration is closing on September 26th.
Register now before prices go up!
Arborists routinely examine trees for health and risk. Perhaps it involves collecting data to report about appraisal of damage, trespass issues or forensic investigations about injuries caused by falling trees. Dr. Julian Dunster covers the professional practice of recognizing and understanding evidence, and learning how to effectively use it in reports.
In every case, from the routine to the unusual, the arborist needs to clearly understand the
practical and intellectual process of documenting what was seen on site. Regardless of the assignment, the process needs to be systematic, thorough & evidence clearly
documented.
Before the course, participants are encouraged to submit case studies for class discussion. Selected examples will be used as a group exercise to examine strengths and
weaknesses and suggest ways in which we can all improve our professional practice.
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Women's Climbing Workshop - WIA
October 6 - 8, 2017 - Applegate, CA
This will be the Western Chapter ISA's second women's tree climbing workshop and it is designed for women who have never climbed trees before with ropes and harnesses but also those who have prior experience and want to improve their ability.
Come learn a new skill or improve your foundation in a safe and positive environment. This two and a
half-day event was specifically created for women by women climbers, who have competed in tree climbing championships & are working in the tree care industry, namely Rhonda Wood, Bella Rammon, and Christina Cloer.
You will learn a multitude of styles in climbing equipment and techniques. Come network with women and female arborists from all over the country and the Pacific Southwest! This two and half-day (overnight) adventure is ALL INCLUSIVE. Which includes room and board, and use of climbing equipment. You will leave from this climbing experience with a new skill, wonderful memories, new friends, and a sense of personal
accomplishment.
This workshop is limited to 20 participants.
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Tree Management Workshop: Best Management Practices
October 12, 2017 - Santa Barbara, CA
Best Management Practices were developed by our industry to provide guidance for the proper care and management of trees. The BMPs are guidelines that provide the who, what, where, when, why and how for every tree care practitioner, from the rookie to the veteran arborist. There are currently sixteen BMPs in English, plus four in Spanish. Join us for an overview of eight of these BMPs and how to apply them in the field tomorrow.
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Climbing Skills Workshop
featuring
Jared Abrojena
October 20, 2017- Henderson, NV
This workshop will provide tree care professionals with affordable hands-on training by instructors Jared Abrojena, Chris Bruner, and Patrick Morgan. They have numerous years of field and competition experience. Climbers will increase their enjoyment and productivity, become more confident and efficient, and gain skills with new tricks and tips.
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.
All participants must bring their own climbing gear including: rope, saddle, flipline, and safety gear. All equipment must be OSHA approved and will be inspected.
All participants must have a signed waiver & insurance form
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Participants in the workshop will have the Hands-On opportunity to work with skilled instructors learning the basic safe removal standards and proper felling cuts. For those looking for advanced rigging and removal skills will be put on crews that will specialize in those types of removals. At the end of the day the volunteers will be removing approximately 120 beetle-killed trees at Camp Whitsett in the southern Sierra mountains.
In addition, we will be doing our best to recover as many logs as possible. A crew of woodworkers will be using a Woodmizer (or two) to prepare lumber and turning the slabs into something usable for the camp.
Equipment needed
Bucket trucks, loaders, sawmills, whole tree chippers. If you're able to bring any of these types of large equipment please contact Andy Trotter to organize.
Please bring chainsaws ropes, rigging gear, saw chaps and all other PPE
ANSI z133 requirements will be required and enforced during the weekend
Accommodations
We will be staying in Bunkhouses (shared) cabins. The scouts will be feeding us snacks on Friday night and full meals through breakfast Sunday morning. For those interested in bringing families a special family program to help keep kids enjoying the natural enjoyment of the forest will be available.
Want to help in a bigger way? We're still looking for companies interested in monetary and equipment donations. Contact Andy Trotter, (714) 920-1262 or for more information
If you have a standing registration from our Spring date, please contact our coordinator
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Chainsaw Safety with Anthony Tressault - NATS
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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Seeking Nominations from ISA Members for Board Director Position
The nomination period is open for a Council of Representatives-elected position on the ISA Board of Directors that will become vacant in August 2018. ISA members are invited to nominate any member of ISA in good standing, including themselves. Deadline for submission of nominations is
30 September 2017.
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ISA Welcomes New Director of Educational Products and Services
On 28 August 2017, Eduardo Aliskevich joined ISA as director of educational products and services. We are excited to welcome Eduardo to the Society with his expertise in adult learning and development, as well as his knowledge of learning technology. Read More
TREE Fund Update
Read the September 2017 issue of
TREE Fund Bulletin for TREE Fund President and CEO J. Eric Smith's reflections on change and the new direction that TREE Fund is taking. Also, take note that the application deadline for the John Z. Duling Grant and the Jack Kimmel International Grant is October 1, and learn about Dr. Oleksandr Gromyko's study, Screening Of Actinobacteria For Activities That Protect Trees Against Bacterial And Fungal Diseases, which was partially funded by a Jack Kimmel International Grant.
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ANSI A300 Part 2 Soil Management Standard Revision Up for Public Review
Ends September 25, 2017
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The Public Review period for the ANSI A300 Part 2 Soil Management standard revisions has started and ends on September 25, 2017. There will be a feature in the September issue of TCI Magazine that will include a re-print of the new soil assessment section.
Click Here to view the Soil Management Draft.
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October 4 -5, 2017
Long Beach Convention Center
This tradeshow is designed specifically for California's leading landscape professionals to network, explore innovative products and engage attendees through over 60 accredited seminars while optimizing relationship building.
The Landscape Expo brings top distributors, manufacturers, nurseries, service providers and suppliers together, creating the best opportunity to experience California's landscaping industry at one event.
Location:
Long Beach Convention Center
300 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
Contact: tleinfo@landscapeonline.com
714-979-5276 x 143
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2017 Annual Conference and Trade Show
October 5, 2017 - Honolulu, HI
Early Bird Tickets On Sale through September 1st Only! Each year, LICH brings together professional landscapers from every island to network, build alliances, study, and share advances in every field of our industry. Don't miss this opportunity to hear great speakers and attend the fabulous LICH Trade Show. ISA CEUs will be available.
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Desert Green XXI- Score One for Desert Greening
October 12 - 13, 2017 - Las Vegas, NV
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The Desert Green Foundation Board has put together a winning program for 2017 - we hope you will join us for Score One for Desert Greening. Complete Attendee and program details available at
www.desert-green.org - online registration is open (subject to processing charge)
Green Industry Suppliers - GOT GAME? Do you want to grow your business? - Join us for Score One for Desert Greening and mix it up with local industry professionals!
Texas Station Hotel & Conference Center - 2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas, NV
Great room rates $39.00 midweek and $72.00 for Friday, with a night hotel service fee of $9.99 and the 13% room tax. The group code is: TCIDGF3, or use the group name Desert Green Foundation 17
Click Here
for more information
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MFI Canada
October 15 - 20, 2017 - Cornwell, ON
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MFI Canada is an exciting, high-level training opportunity, educating professionals in the leadership and managerial aspects of urban forestry. This week-long intensive educational program delivers a challenging opportunity to grow a more successful community tree program. Come learn and master leadership and management tools of program administration, coalition building, strategic thinking, program planning, and public relations by investing a week in your personal growth and development. Join us for MFI Canada 2017, October 15-20, NAV Center, Cornwall, Ontario, Canada!
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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
rita@wcisa.net. Listings are $50 per month.
- City of Cerritos Seeks Tree Trimmer I, Cerritos, CA
- American Arborists Seeks Skilled Arborist, Sierra Nevada, NV
- Integrity Tree Service Seeks Plant Health Care Technician, Phoenix, AZ
- Tree Care, Inc Seeks Tree Climber/Ground Workers, Rancho Cordova, CA
- City of Sacramento Seeks Arborist/Urban Forester, Sacramento, CA
- City of Santa Rosa Seeks Senior Maintenance Worker, Santa Rosa, CA
- The Groves Seeks Certified Arborist, Sacramento, CA
- Integrity Tree Service Seeks Tree Climbers, Phoenix, AZ
- City of Chico Seeks Senior Tree Maintenance Worker, Chico, CA
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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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Metodos de Seguridad Para Escalar Palmeras
November 4, 2017 - Sacramento, CA
Aprenda los conocimientos de escalar palmeras con seguridad. El seminario cubrirá las normas de seguridad, la evaluación de peligros en el lugar de trabajo, los procedimientos de emergencia y la preparación y mucho más. El seminario hacer p
resentado en Español
por Noe Cardenas.
Sacramento Tree Foundation
191 Lathrop Way Unit D
Sacramento, CA 95815
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Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
Need to renew your TRAQ qualification or get the qualification? We have two new sessions coming up in December 2017. Registration will open on Monday, September 25, 2017
Anaheim, CA- December 6 - 8, 2017
Sacramento, CA- December 11 - 13, 2017
If interested in attending one of these sessions, please contact,
contact Rita Franco 866-785-8960 or
rita@wcisa.net
to be added to the interest list and to be notified of future sessions. To learn more about the TRAQ qualification see
TRAQ Handbook
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Certification Exam Dates
Arborist ONLY: October 5, 2107- Long Beach, CA
Arborist & Tree Worker: October 14, 2107- Honolulu, HI
Arborist & Tree Worker: October 21, 2017- Folsom, CA
Tree Worker ONLY: October 21, 2017- Las Vegas, NV
Tree Worker ONLY: November 4, 2017- Phoenix, AZ
Arborist & Tree Worker: November 11, 2107- Santa Fe Springs, CA
Arborist ONLY: November 17, 2017- Reno, NV
To Register for an exam date or for additional information about certification please visit the ISA Website. |
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Environmental Horticulture Courses Fall 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. This is a great courses for anyone who is interested in becoming a certified arborist since it prepare students to pass the certification exam.
For more information on the Environmental Horticulture Program, visit SRJC's website. If you have any questions, please contact the Program Coordinator Joel Grogan at: jgrogan@santarosa.edu 707-527-4409
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Tree Mapping Technologies for Modern Urban Forest Management
October 4, 2017 -
Arcadia, CA
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Tree Identification
October 21, 2017 -
Chico, CA
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Tree Workers Workshop (ACTC)
November 3, 2017 - Chandler, AZ
This one day workshop will review the components in exam. It will start with with Tree Health and Science and end the day with Rigging. To register for the Tree Worker Certification Exams
click here for information on exam, or call 1-888-472-8733 for details.
Location:
Morning Session- City of Chandler, Parks and Recreation
650 E. Ryan Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
Afternoon Session- Folley Memorial Park
601 E. Frye Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85225
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Arborist Certification Prep &
Certified Arborist Review Series
November 14 - 16, 2017 - Reno, NV
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The Nevada Shade Tree Council (NSTC) and Washoe County Wilbur D. May Arboretum is sponsoring an Arborist Certification Preparatory Series designed to help prepare those interested in taking the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification Examination. This is also an excellent review course for certified arborists. This series will cover all chapters in the ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide.
It will
consist of three, 7-hour days,
Tuesday,
November 14, 2017 - Thursday, November
16, 2017
Wilbur D. May Arboretum
Ranch House, 1595 North Sierra Street,
Reno, Nevada 89503.
Class registration to open October 3, 2017.
Limit: 25 attendees per day.
For More Information and registration
Click Here
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