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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Competing Legal Interests in Street Trees (prerecorded)
DESCRIPTION:Street trees are ubiquitous in urban areas. Municipalities often – but not always – assume control over the trees growing along public rights-of-way. But what degree of ownership and control do property owners and municipalities each have over the trees? This talk presents a sampling of several cases that illustrate some of the conflicts that arise between landowners\, municipalities\, and third parties with respect to three key property rights: the right to use\, the right to sell\, and the right to destroy.Join us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker James Komen is a consulting arborist in California specializing in risk assessment and tree appraisal. He helps clients make informed management decisions for individual trees and for tree inventories. \n\n\n\nHis work has been published in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry\, Arboricultural Consultant\, Palms\, Ontario Arborist\, and Western Arborist. He is an ISA TRAQ instructor and has taught workshops on tree appraisal around the U.S. and Canada. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, July 09\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, July 05\, 2024 at 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before July 5\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 5th\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event!  We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-competing-legal-interests-in-street-trees-prerecorded/
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - PGRs in Tree Care
DESCRIPTION:Reducing the amount of top growth a plant puts on in a season can be beneficial from an aesthetic and pruning labor standpoint.  Modern growth regulators offer a host of secondary health benefits that improve a plant’s chances of surviving in our urbanized ecosystems.  By the end of this talk attendees should have a better understanding of how plant growth regulators work\, and their application in the landscapeJoin us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Blake Thilmony\, Research Scientist Rainbow Ecoscience \n\n\n\nBlake Thilmony Gillis is a Research Scientist on the R&D team for Rainbow Ecoscience.  Blake’s role is to design and manage various research projects and trials to develop new products\, protocols\, and equipment for the green industry. \n\n\n\nBlake began working with Rainbow Tree Companies in 2017\, after earning her Master’s in Plant Science from North Dakota State University. Blake started as a plant healthcare technician before joining the Vegetation Management division of the company\, managing tree growth under power lines with Cambistat applications. Her background in plant healthcare\, experience\, and technical expertise launched her into a research role in 2018; she has taken on several research projects\, including PGR (plant growth regulator) research\, reduced irrigation trials\, development of the Quantum tree injector\, novel fungicide development and many others. Blake has since become the senior researcher with a commitment to transform way that landscapes are managed in the urban environment\, continuously seeking out new innovative technologies and methods to improve plant healthcare. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, July 22\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, July 19\, 2024 at 5:00 pm \n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before July 19\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 19th\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event!  We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-pgrs-in-tree-care/
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SUMMARY:ISA Certified Arborist\, Utility Specialist\, and Municipal Specialist Exam
DESCRIPTION:Seats Available: 36 \n\n\n\nMinimum Seating: 5 \n\n\n\nPlease check the ISA website (www.isa-arbor.com) for more information and for registration under Credentials/ Exam Information. Registration for the exam is made directly with the ISA\, and must be completed at least 12 working days in advance.  This is an application process that has certain requirements. Here is the webpage where you can find the application to apply for eligibility: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Credentials/Apply-Now/Apply-for-Eligibility. \n\n\n\nPlease contact ISA if you are having any difficulties with registration.  Do not wait until the last minute to register! \n\n\n\nCheck-in starts at 7:30am and exam begins promptly at 8:00am. This exam is being held in conjunction with the WAA Summer Conference in River Falls\, WI.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-certified-arborist-utility-specialist-and-municipal-specialist-exam-14/
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SUMMARY:WAA 2024 Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:Plan-ting for the Future\n\n\n\nJoin your colleagues for the WAA Summer Conference at the University Center at UW–River Falls in River Falls\, WI\, on Friday\, July 26th. The Program Committee has put together another outstanding agenda for this event. We are offering Two Tracks of Education\, one indoors and one outdoors\, covering information on a myriad of topics in arboriculture. We will have outdoor demonstrations on drone applications as well. Be sure to enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues while feasting on a buffet lunch served on a beautiful college campus. We look forward to seeing you at this spectacular location in River Falls! \n\n\n\nPlease stay the weekend as the TCC will follow at the nearby Glen Park directly after the conference\, starting Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. We hope to see you there to cheer on your fellow arborists! \n\n\n\nWe are now offering the Minnesota Chapter members the member pricing also!  Since we are so close to the MN border\, we would love to meet more members of the MN Chapter. \n\n\n\nClick the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registration Deadline: Friday\, July 12\, 2024. \n\n\n\nOn-line Registration Deadline: Friday\, July 19\, 2024. WALK-UPS WILL BE WELCOME! (at delayed pricing) PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nEarly Bird Pricing           WAA/MSA Members – $125 / Non-Members – $145 \n\n\n\nDelayed Registration (after July 12th)       WAA/MSA Members – $150 / Non-Members – $170 \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students                                     FREE            \n\n\n\n\nWAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $45.  Click here to renew or become a WAA member.(Membership is on an individual basis\, not per company.  Please pay the correct pricing – per individual!)\n\n\n\nFor more details about the program and to pay by check\, please print off this BROCHURE.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nParking\n\n\n\nUW–RIVER FALLS\, UNIVERSITY CENTER501 Wild Rose Avenue\, River Falls\,WI 54022. \n\n\n\nParking is on your own. See map for available parking lots. Pay lots 1 & 2 (circled in red) – $1 per hour or $8 a day per car. Free parking (circled in pink on the map below) on roads nearby\, not guaranteed spaces. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\n\nAll sponsorship have been sold! Click here for more information.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor Information\n\n\n\n\nOutdoor Exhibitor booth space is available for the event. Please bring your own pop-up tents and tables/chairs to use. Click here for more information.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n7:30am – 8:15am    Registration \n\n\n\nPlenary Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n8:15am – 8:30am   Welcome – Fred Hoppe\, WAA President \n\n\n\n8:30am – 9:30am   Storm Damage to Trees: Predicting Preventing\, Recovering – Gary Johnson \n\n\n\nTrack One – Concurrent Indoor Sessions \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am  Creating Effective Company Training Curriculum – Joseph Crawford \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am  Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm  Mentoring the New Generation – Sydney Hudzinski-Huber \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm    Managing Construction Projects to Maximize the Life of Trees – Gary Johnson \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 4:00pm    Stress Tested Urban Tree Diversity Options – Jay Weiss \n\n\n\nTrack Two – Concurrent Outdoor Sessions  \n\n\n\n9:30am – 10:30am Climbing in Transition; Using Compact Lifts for Canopy Access – Eric Freesmeyer \n\n\n\n10:30am – 11:00am   Morning Break with Vendors \n\n\n\n11:00am – 12:00pm   Training New Climbers – Sam Finco\, Tyrel Duetscher \n\n\n\n12:00pm – 1:00pm  Lunch \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 2:00pm     Climbing in Transition; Using Compact Lifts for Canopy Access– Eric Freesmeyer \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Tree Stress and Management Options – Lee Fredericks \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm  Training New Climbers – Sam Finco\, Tyrel Deutscher \n\n\n\nOutdoor Demonstrations \n\n\n\n11:00am & 1:00pm    Drones for Arborists: How to Get Started – Shawn Creviston \n\n\n\nCEUs are available. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before July 12\, 2024 with a $10 processing fee.\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 12th\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-2024-summer-conference/
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SUMMARY:2024 WAA Tree Climbing Championship
DESCRIPTION:Glen Park\, River Falls\, WI\n\n\n\n631 Glen Park Rd.\, River Falls\, WI 54022\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday will be gear check and the walk-through. \n\n\n\nSaturday will be the 5 preliminary events and preliminary awards. \n\n\n\nSunday will be the Master’s Challenge and final awards. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe success of our event would not be possible without the support of our many great Sponsors and Volunteers. Sign up early and come join us to compete or help\, you won’t regret the experience!\n\n\n\n\n\nClimbers and volunteers will receive CEUs!\n\n\n\n\n\nYou must pre-register for this competition\, and competitors must be current WAA members.  We are accepting 35 Wisconsin competitors and 5 Out of State competitors.  Register on time\, as the number of contestants is limited.  In agreement with other ISA chapters\, competitors may compete in only one chapter championship per year\, preferably their home chapter.  Contestants will be scheduled for all 5 preliminary events. ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED AS OF 5/9/24.\n\n\n\n\n\nIf registration fills up\, please contact Tina to be put on a waiting list\, including Out-of-State! OUT OF STATE SPOTS ARE FILLED AS OF 4/11/24.\n\n\n\nOn June 15th\, we will open up any remaining in state slots for out of state competitors.\n\n\n\nWinners of the 2024 TCC will represent WI at the International TCC in 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\nA small ArborFair will be held this year.\n\n\n\n\n\nView rule book at  https://www.itcc-isa.com/rules.  Hard copies are also available for purchase on the ISA website.\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 27\, 2024.  Walk-ons not allowed! \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCompetitor Registration Fee: $100\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nMust be a WAA MEMBER to compete!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHOTEL INFORMATION \n\n\n\nHotel Blocks: book by June 25th\, 2024 for special rate \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRiver Falls Country Inn1525 Commerce Ct\, River Falls\, WI 54022715-425-9500 or Toll Free: 866-860-7916Has both King Suites with pull out couch and 2 double bed rooms available for $174.99 per night with a 2 night minimum. Hot breakfast \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBest Western Plus1200 Gateway Blvd\, Hudson\, WI 54016715-386-6200Has double queen rooms available for $180 per night with a 2 night minimum.Hot breakfast \n\n\n\nCamping \n\n\n\nRecommended Camping Site: Hoffman Park (There are no reserved blocks available) – View this website for more information and to book a space: https://www.rfcity.org/298/Hoffman-Park-Campground \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTentative Schedule\n\n\n\nFridayWAA Summer Conference 8:30am-4:00pm @ UW – River FallsClimber gear check/registration @ Glen Park 4:00pm-5:00pmClimber Gear Check 4:00pm-6:00pmEvent Walk Through 6:00pm-7:00pm \n\n\n\nSaturday6:15am volunteer registration opens6:30am Volunteer meeting7:00am Registration opens for climbers7:30am Welcome and National Anthem8:00am Preliminary events begin and will take place all day until finishedLunch will be provided for volunteers and competitorsEstimated 5:30pm Preliminary events results\, awards\, dinner and the announcement of the Master’s Challenge competitors. \n\n\n\nSunday7:45am Competitor check in and sequestration8:00am Walk-through8:30am Gear check9:00am First climberLunch will be provided for climbers and volunteersEstimated 3:00pm Final awards will take place after the final competitor \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to VOLUNTEER or have any QUESTIONS about TCC?? Contact Shelly Wollerman \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made within 14 days of the event\, although substitutions may be permitted as long as they are a WAA member or become a WAA member.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event. \n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made via email to Tina Johnson.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Questions?? Contact Tina Johnson \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2023 TCC Competitors and volunteers!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2024-waa-tree-climbing-championship/
LOCATION:Glen Park\, 631 Glen Park Rd.\, River Falls\, Wisconsin\, 54022\, United States
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR - Pruning for Performance and Prevention
DESCRIPTION:How do I remedy poor branching structure? What are my options with these co-dominant stems? Corrective pruning has many implications which includes tree structure\, health\, response to damage and practice. Pruning to improve performance and preventing failure should be a major consideration for every arborist.This session will provide details on pruning objectives using case study scenarios to help arborists determine the best strategies for promoting sustainable growth consistent with current standards. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the informative webinar! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Lindsey Purcell\, Lp Consulting Group LLCUrban forestry specialist\, arborist and principal of Lp Consulting Group LLC\, Lindsey has been involved in the community landscape and urban forestry industry for over 40 years. As an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist\, he has served communities around the U.S. as a landscape and tree professional in state\, municipal and private enterprise. In his role as a presenter\, freelance writer and author\, Lindsey continues to provide many instructive opportunities and products for professional arborists and urban foresters on a national level. His educational background includes an Associate of Science degree from Vincennes University\, a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University and a master’s degree from Indiana State University. Lindsey serves as Executive Director of the Indiana Arborist Association and former extension specialist and instructor for Purdue University Forestry and Natural Resources. Lindsey is an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist and holds the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification as a certified instructor by the International Society of Arboriculture. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nYour personal Zoom link to access the webinar will be emailed by Monday\, July 29\, 2024. You WILL NOT receive the link at the time of registration. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, July 31\, 2024 at 5:00 pm \n\n\n\n\nPrice: $25 WAA Members/ $40 Non-Members \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nQuestions: \n\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson at admin@waa-isa.org\n\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy:\n\n\n\n\nRefunds will be made if requested on or before August 16\, 2024 with a $5 processing fee. \n\n\n\nThere will be no refunds for cancellations made after July 26th\, although substitutions may be permitted.  Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion.  Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.\n\n\n\nNotice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060.  A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days\, subject to this Return Policy.  We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred.\n\n\n\n\nSpecial Thanks! \n\n\n\nThank you to ISA Michigan for coordinating this event!  We look forward to partnering on future events with our fellow ISA Chapters.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-pruning-for-performance-and-prevention/
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