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SUMMARY:SMA Municipal Forestry Institute (MFI) 2021
DESCRIPTION:MFI is a unique leadership and professional development opportunity you won’t find anywhere else. A team of dedicated urban forestry professionals from across North America will help you gain insights into how to move from a good urban forestry effort to a great one. You will learn from and network with urban forestry professionals from large cities and small towns\, state and federal agencies\, and non‐profit organizations. MFI is an investment in your professional future — one that could pay great dividends to you and your city or organization. \n\n\n\nMFI is an exciting\, high‐level training opportunity educating people 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. Sign up now for MFI 2021\, being held September 26–October 1\, 2021 in Bowling Green\, OH.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/sma-municipal-forestry-institute-mfi-2021/
LOCATION:Bowling Green State University\, Bowling Green\, Ohio
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SUMMARY:SAWW Training Level 1
DESCRIPTION:This course is certified through the Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training program and is part of a four-level series designed to increase safety and efficiency of chainsaw use. Participants in Level 1 training will spend part of the morning in the outdoor classroom\, and at least 5 hours outside practicing techniques to operate chainsaws safely\, comfortably and productively. Topics covered include personal protective equipment (PPE)\, body mechanics\, chainsaw safety features\, the chain and the cutter tooth\, reactive forces\, planning and executing tree felling\, intro to limbing\, and bucking. Level I introduces the participant to bore cutting and open face felling\, and develops the mechanics to execute these techniques. Hands-on training gives participants the opportunity to fell at least one tree. \n\n\n\nParticipants must bring a safety helmet\, and are encouraged to bring all PPE (eye protection\, chaps\, suitable footwear and gloves)\, chainsaw and any tools used to maintain the saw and sharpen chain. Bring a bag lunch and water and payment ($140 check preferred.)​Chainsaw Safety Level 1 – Oct 2\, 2021\, 8am-4:30pm\, Morrison Prairie and Forest Preserve\, near Muscoda. Directions and information will be provided in an email after registration is submitted. \n\n\n\n​ \n\n\n\nInstructor: Luke Saunders\, Forester with Adaptive Restoration LLC\, SAWW-certified trainer\, experienced sawyer and horse-logger
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/saww-training-level-1/
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: The History of Arboriculture
DESCRIPTION:Arborist and Plant Health Care master Joe Aiken is also an arboriculture historian! In this LIVE event\, Joe will show off his personal collection of historical arborist tools and talk about the basis of the arborist profession. You can watch this webinar LIVE on Facebook\, Youtube\, and Instagram so Joe can answer your questions. \n\n\n\nStick around to the end of the webinar for a link to a quiz to earn 2 FREE CEUs!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-this-history-of-arboriculture/
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SUMMARY:Free Urban Forest Connections Webinar: Urban Trees and Stormwater Management: Quantifying Impacts\, Maximizing Benefits
DESCRIPTION:Stormwater managers and urban foresters share a growing recognition that urban trees play an important role in controlling urban stormwater runoff.  In this webinar\, Dr. Trisha Moore (Kansas State University)and Eric Kuehler (Nashville Metro Water Services) aim to address some very practical questions related to the role of trees in stormwater management\, including: How can we quantity potential runoff reductions by trees in urban environments? What effect do trees have on runoff quality? How can urban forests be managed to maximize stormwater benefits? Trisha will share tools for quantifying the runoff quantity and quality of urban trees developed in collaboration with the Water Research Foundation. Then\, Eric will discuss some useful rules of thumb for urban trees and stormwater mitigation found in the Forest Service publication “Urban Forest Systems and Green Stormwater Infrastructure.“ He will demonstrate how these measures are being used by Nashville Metro Water Services to help quantify stormwater benefits. 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-urban-forest-connections-webinar-urban-trees-and-stormwater-management-quantifying-impacts-maximizing-benefits/
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SUMMARY:Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) Renewal - Urbana\, IL
DESCRIPTION:The ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits\, health\, and longevity. \n\n\n\nThe TRAQ Renewal Course consists of a 5 hour educational course followed by a 3 hour assessment that includes both a written and field component. It is required that you attend the course and successfully pass the assessment in order to renew this qualification. \n\n\n\nCurrent TRAQ holders may complete the TRAQ Renewal Course as early as 18 months prior to your qualification expiration date. \n\n\n\nLocation:  ILEAS Training Center\, Classroom 1 – Urbana\, IL \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline is September 6\, 2021.  Contact April Toney at april@illinoisarborist.org for more information.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tree-risk-assessment-qualification-traq-renewal-urbana-il/
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SUMMARY:TREE Fund Webinar:  Digging into the Science of Tree Planting and Removing Packaging Materials
DESCRIPTION:Registration to open one-month prior to webinar. Follow the link below for more information!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tree-fund-webinar-digging-into-the-science-of-tree-planting-and-removing-packaging-materials/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Thousand Cankers Disease (TCD)
DESCRIPTION:Thousand cankers disease is caused by the fungus Geosmithia morbida\, and this pathogen is transmitted by the walnut twig beetle\, Pityophthorus juglandis.  This disease impacts black walnut and\, until 2010\, was only found west of the Mississippi River.  The disease gets its name from the many tiny black cankers caused by the fungus growing in the phloem.  This fungus is brought in by walnut twig beetles\, which bore into the tree and create galleries.  In addition to the cankers and tiny beetle entrance holes\, infected trees also exhibit yellow foliage\, wilting\, and eventual branch mortality.  One beetle and canker will not kill the tree\, but mass attacks by beetles can result in thousands of little cankers that eventually coalesce and girdle the tree.  There are no known control or management options for thousand cankers disease.  Care should be taken to prevent the spread of the disease by buying local firewood\, or wood from which you know the source\, and watching for symptoms in existing trees. In this webinar\, Dr. Matthew Ginzel (Purdue) will provide an update on TCD distribution\, impacts\, and preventative management strategies. \n\n\n\nNo advanced registration required.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-thousand-cankers-disease-tcd/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T110000
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SUMMARY:Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) Renewal Course - Online/ Western Chapter
DESCRIPTION:The ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (ISA TRAQ) Renewal program is now available in a fully online environment. This new format for the program allows eligible ISA TRAQ credential holders to renew their credential\, by successfully completing both training and examination requirements\, from the convenience of their own home/location.The ISA TRAQ credential is valid for five years. To reinstate your qualification\,  you must take a one-day refresher course and exam\, the TRAQ Renewal Course. This course is being offered on Thursday\, October 28\, 2021 virtually. You will receive a link to the Zoom webinar when you complete your registration.You may complete the TRAQ Renewal Course course as early as 18 months prior to your expiration date. An extension past the expiration date will not be available. Once you have successfully passed the requirements\, the new five-year qualification period will begin the day following the original expiration date rather than the date of passing the renewal course. This will allow you to take full advantage of the five-year qualification period.Here are the requirements for the virtual version of the TRAQ Renewal: \n\n\n\nAbility to view Zoom Meetings/Webinars PC/Mac/Tablet with Web Cam (the instructor and facilitator must be able to see you on camera)PC/Mac/Tablet with Microphone Attend the Virtual CourseAfter completing the course and your attendance is verified\, you will receive a link to take the exam securely onlineComplete the performance-based test on your own and submit your results\n\n\n\nThe webinar will be broken down into 3 sessions (in Pacific Time):Session 1 – 9:00 am – 11:30 amBreakSession 2 – 11:45 am – 12:45 pmLunchSession 3 – 1:15 pm – 4:15 pm When you complete the TRAQ Renewal Course\, you will earn 5 CEUs for the instructional portion of the program. These CEUs can be applied to your ISA Certified Arborist® credential\, including the Tree Worker credentials. For an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist®\, 2 CEUs go to practice\, 2 to management\, and 1 to science.  \n\n\n\nFor more information\, please go to https://www.wcisa.net/meeting/6941  \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: September 28\, 2021
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tree-risk-assessment-qualification-traq-renewal-course-online-western-chapter/
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SUMMARY:Facilitando la selección de especies de árboles urbanos en un clima cambiante: desarrollo de una aplicación web / Facilitating urban trees species selection under a changing climate: web software development
DESCRIPTION:Presentamos una aplicación de desarrollo web para facilitar la selección de especies arbóreas para proyectos urbanos. Consideramos una decisión multicriterio que incluye las condiciones de la infraestructura\, las condiciones del sitio\, la estética y el clima. También consideramos no sólo la adecuación a la condición climática actual\, sino también la adecuación a la condición climática futura. Las variables que intervienen en la aplicación fueron validadas por múltiples partes interesadas\, incluidos los agentes públicos y privados que trabajan con la vegetación urbana. Esperamos que esta herramienta mejore el desempeño de los árboles en las zonas urbanas\, dado que también puede informar a los no expertos de una mejor toma de decisiones sobre los árboles urbanos. / We are introducing a web development software for facilitating tree species selection for urban projects. We consider a multicriteria decision involving infrastructure conditions\, site conditions\, aesthetics and climate. We also consider not only present climate appropriateness but also future climate pertinence. The variables involved in the software were validated by multiple stakeholders including private and public actors working with urban vegetation. We expect this tool to improve the performance of trees in urban areas given that it can also inform not expert of better urban trees decision making.  \n\n\n\nTime Length of Presentation: 30 minutes \n\n\n\nPresenter Name: Dra. Cynnamon Dobbs
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/facilitando-la-seleccion-de-especies-de-arboles-urbanos-en-un-clima-cambiante-desarrollo-de-una-aplicacion-web-facilitating-urban-trees-species-selection-under-a-changing-climate-web-software-deve/
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