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SUMMARY:Free TREE Fund Webinar: Measuring Multi-stemmed Trees
DESCRIPTION:Mr. Yasha A. S. Magarik\, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies \n\n\n\nLara Roman\, PhD\, Research Ecologist\, USDA Forest Service\, Philadelphia Field Station\, Northern Research Station \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is co-sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-tree-fund-webinar-measuring-multi-stemmed-trees/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:SAWW - Chainsaw Safety Level 1 (Women-only)
DESCRIPTION:Learn to operate a chainsaw safely and efficiently in this certified Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training course.  \n\n\n\nWe offer this class to women only\, in an effort to create an atmosphere of learning that recognizes saw operation techniques and learning tools that match participants’ needs. All SAWW Level 1 concepts will be covered. Women are encouraged to register for either class. \n\n\n\nThis 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\nWorkshop leader: Luke Saunders (Forester with Adaptive Restoration LLC).
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/saww-chainsaw-safety-level-1-women-only/
LOCATION:Soldiers Memorial Park and Sardeson Preserve\, 206 Copper St.\, Mineral Point\, Wisconsin\, 53565
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201015T160000
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SUMMARY:WAA 2020 Virtual Summer/Fall Seminar
DESCRIPTION:WAA presents our 2020 Summer/Fall Seminar\, seen directly from your home or office\, for two days each for three weeks starting September 29th – October 15th.  This will include a two-day workshop on Electrical Hazard Training in week one\, followed by two more weeks with two\, one-hour presentations each day for a total of twelve hours of virtual learning and engagement.  You can choose to attend the full conference\, workshop only\, or individual dates.  Click the links below for presentation descriptions and speaker bios. \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, September 25\, 2020. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! \n\n\n\nRegistration Fees: \n\n\n\nFull Conference & EHT Workshop (10 sessions)           Members – $130   Non-Members – $140 \n\n\n\nFull Conference without Workshop (8 sessions)         Members – $90    Non-Members – $130 \n\n\n\nEHT Workshop Only (2 sessions)                                     Members – $40    Non-Members – $50 \n\n\n\nPer-day (2 sessions\, not workshop)                                 Members – $25    Non-Members – $35 \n\n\n\nFull-Time Students (does not include workshop\, 8 sessions)            FREE            \n\n\n\nWAA Member Dues/ Renewal: $45.  Click here to renew or become a WAA member.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSponsorship Information\n\n\n\nSession sponsorships are available.  Click here for more information.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 29 & Wednesday\, September 30\, 2020 (2-day workshop) \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 4:00pm  Electrical Hazard Training (EHT) Workshop – John Ball \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 6\, 2020 \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Plant Health Care: A Holistic Approach – A Practitioner’s Perspective – Aaron Dickinson  \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Under-Utilized Plants in the Urban Landscape – Paul Schwabe \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 8\, 2020 \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Gear Geek Out Session – Andrew Fedor\, Casey Selner\, Ryan Rodefer \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Rope Installation/Friction Saver Installation – Colin Bugg\, Casey Selner\, Ryan Rodefer \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 13\, 2020 \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Woody Ornamental Disease Updates – Brian Hudelson \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Important Insect Pests: 2020 – Mike Hillstrom \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 15\, 2020 \n\n\n\n2:00pm – 3:00pm    Basic First Aid for Tree Care Workers – Gary Kohler  \n\n\n\n3:00pm – 4:00pm    Aerial Rescue Techniques – Gary Kohler \n\n\n\nUp to twelve CEUs are available and granted to registered participants only who provide their Cert ID numbers at the time of registration and attend the Live Webinars.  Participants will receive call-in/ zoom information the day before each session\, to the email address provided on your registration form.  Each individual must provide their own email address and Cert ID number (even if one person is registering multiple people) if they want CEUs.\n\n\n\nCancellation and Refund Policy\n\n\n\nRefund will be made if requested on or before September 25\, 2020 with a $5 processing fee. Substitutions are permitted.  Contact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.\n\n\n\nQuestions or Need Help Registering?\n\n\n\nContact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/waa-2020-virtual-summer-fall-seminar/
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:Free TREE Fund Webinar: Soil Assessment for Urban Trees—Part 2: Actions
DESCRIPTION:Bryant C. Scharenbroch\, PhD\, Assistant Professor of Soil Science\, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point\, Research Fellow of The Morton Arboretum \n\n\n\nInformation will be forthcoming. 1 CEU with live broadcast. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is co-sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-tree-fund-webinar-soil-assessment-for-urban-trees-part-2-actions/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200919T080000
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SUMMARY:SAWW -Chainsaw Safety Level 1
DESCRIPTION:Learn to operate a chainsaw safely and efficiently in this certified Safety and Woods Working (SAWW) training course.  \n\n\n\nThis 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\nWorkshop leader: Luke Saunders (Forester with Adaptive Restoration LLC).
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/saww-chainsaw-safety-level-1/
LOCATION:Argyle American Legion Park\, 14567 WI-78\, Argyle\, Wisconsin\, 53504
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200918T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200919T170000
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SUMMARY:Canceled (to be rescheduled) 2020 Tree Climbing Championship
DESCRIPTION:Erb Park\, Appleton\, WI\n\n\n\nGear Inspection will be at 12 noon Friday\, September 18th. Followed by a walk-through of Preliminary Events. The first two preliminary events will start by 2pm on Friday the 18th. (Belayed Speed Climb & Ascent Events). \n\n\n\nSaturday 7am Check in\, 7:30am start\, 2pm Masters’ Challenge. \n\n\n\nThere will be a few new things at the TCC this year\, and we only have thirty spots for competitors. The 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\nYou must pre-register for this competition\, and competitors must be current WAA members.  30 spots are available for 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. \n\n\n\nNo ArborFair will be held this year due to Covid-19 concerns. \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION DEADLINE: August\, 29th 2020.  Walk-ons not allowed!  \n\n\n\nMust be a WAA MEMBER to compete! \n\n\n\nWant to VOLUNTEER or have any QUESTIONS?? Contact Gary Kohler \n\n\n\n2019 TCC Men’s Champion – Andrew Gollnick \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2019 TCC Women’s Champion – Johanna O’Boyle
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/canceled-to-be-rescheduled-2020-tree-climbing-championship/
LOCATION:Erb Park\, 1800 North Morrison Street\, Appleton\, Wisconsin\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T120000
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SUMMARY:Free UAA Webinar: ROW Reclamation: Right-of-Way Done Right
DESCRIPTION:Cutting the trees and eliminating brush is the easy part! \n\n\n\nGaining consistency and support from internal and external stakeholders is the hard part. This is the ‘secret ingredient’ our presentation will focus on. \n\n\n\nWe also will share how reclamation can galvanize the whole utility\, shore up interdepartmental collaboration and trust\, the veg team and contractors\, and individual job satisfaction. \n\n\n\nIn the end\, this all ripples back out into the industry where we need competent people joining our workforce and staying as a profession. \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-uaa-webinar-row-reclamation-right-of-way-done-right/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200916T120000
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CREATED:20200827T195504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T195508Z
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Woodland Owner Lunch and Learn - Seedling Genetics and Soil Fertility - Know What you are Planting and How to Care for It
DESCRIPTION:During each rotation of a planted forest\, landowners have a single opportunity to choose the appropriate genetics for their long-term investment. We encourage forest landowners to plant the best genetic quality seedlings possible. The benefits from establishing highly productive families\, in combination with good silvicultural practices\, will result in large financial returns. Nurseries grow loblolly pine seedlings that have a range in genetic quality. Information about the value of different seedling families can be sourced from seedling vendors as well as from tree improvement cooperatives. The cooperative provides a “third-party” assessment of the productivity\, disease resistance\, and stem quality of the many families that are available for purchase. An example of this is the loblolly pine Performance Rating System (PRS) developed by the NC State University Cooperative Tree Improvement Program. Information provided through this rating system helps seedling customers make informed decisions when comparing the genetic potential of one family relative to another. Once decisions on seedling genetics are made\, at-planting silvicultural decisions will determine the trajectory of the stand and if landowners will capture the potential of selected genetics. Appropriate chemical and/or mechanical site preparation\, fertilization\, timing\, and spacing & density all play critical roles in ensuring the success of a new plantation.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-woodland-owner-lunch-and-learn-seedling-genetics-and-soil-fertility-know-what-you-are-planting-and-how-to-care-for-it/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200910T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200910T120000
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CREATED:20200720T141714Z
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SUMMARY:Free Urban Forestry Today Webinar: Insect Pests in the Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Tawny Simisky\, UMass Extension Entomologist\, will discuss the frequently seen insect pests of trees & shrubs in the landscape during the 2020 growing season.  This presentation will provide tips and tricks for diagnosing insects in the field as well as cover their biology and management. \n\n\n\nAttend live & receive free ISA CEUs.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-urban-forestry-today-webinar-insect-pests-in-the-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200909T131500
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
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SUMMARY:Free Urban Forest Connections Webinar: New Guidance for Tracking Long-term Tree Survival\, Growth and Health
DESCRIPTION:Lara Roman\, USDA Forest ServiceNatalie van Doorn\, USDA Forest ServiceDana Dentice\, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society \n\n\n\nField monitoring of urban trees is essential to learn how urban forests change over time. Many arborists and urban forest managers worldwide seek to understand how their tree systems are faring in terms of growth\, health\, and mortality. The Urban Tree Growth & Longevity Working Group of the International Society of Arboriculture has developed standard protocols and effective strategies for long-term data collection. This new guidance\, which includes a Field Guide\, Resource Guide\, and companion training videos\, gives detailed instructions for how to record a small set of variables consistently over time that will support adaptive management. The intended users are any urban forestry professionals who intend to carry out field-based tree monitoring\, whether with arborists\, interns\, or citizen scientists. Dr. Lara Roman will lay out the key practices and components of the Field Guide.  Dr. Natalie van Doorn will go deeper into specific tips for successful implementation. And Dana Dentice will illustrate how these protocols have been put to work in training volunteers in Philadelphia to successfully monitor young tree health and survival. \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-urban-forest-connections-webinar-new-guidance-for-tracking-long-term-tree-survival-growth-and-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: The Importance of Utility Line Clearance
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Utility line clearance (pruning) is often misunderstood and leads to frustration and conflict between utility arborists and homeowners. Education is needed to help homeowners and managers differentiate good from bad utility pruning. This presentation will cover the following topics: Why utilities prune\, describe vegetation clearance approaches\, history of utility pruning\, problems of utility pruning and clarify solutions for utility pruning problems. \n\n\n\nBio: Randall H. Miller is with CNUC as the Director of Research\, Development and Industry Intelligence. Miller holds a bachelor of science degree in horticulture from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s degree in urban forestry from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. He is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and an ISA Certified Utility Specialist (IL-0225 BU). He has been Chair of the TREE Fund Board of Trustees\, President of the Utility Arborist Association\, twice Chair of the Edison Electric Institute Vegetation Management Task Force\, President of the Oregon Community Forest Council (now Oregon Community Trees)\, and editor of the ISA Rocky Mountain Chapter newsletter. He has served on the ISA Certification Test Committee and on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Arboriculture and Urban Forestry. Randall is recipient of the 2005 ISA RW Harris Author’s Citation and has the ISA Integrated Vegetation Management Best Management Practices and\, with Geoff Kempter\, the upcoming Utility Specialist Certification Study Guide among his credits. He speaks widely on arboricultural topics. \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-the-importance-of-utility-line-clearance/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200826T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200828T113000
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SUMMARY:TRAQ Qualification Course in Ohio
DESCRIPTION:ISA offers the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) as an instructor-led credential that demonstrates professional knowledge in tree risk assessment through participation in a training course and passing its accompanying exam. The TRAQ program offers tree care professionals the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the fundamentals of tree risk assessment by learning a standardized\, systematic process for assessing tree risk and providing information to tree owners and risk managers for making informed decisions that will promote the safety of people and property and enhance tree benefits\, health\, and longevity. Through education and training\, arborists will learn strategies to systematically identify and assess tree risk. \n\n\n\nThe qualified professional will: \n\n\n\nbe proficient with the fundamentals of limited-visual and basic tree risk assessment\, as defined in ISA’s Best Management Practices: Tree Risk Assessment;understand the principles of advanced diagnostic techniques for assessing tree risk;gather and synthesize information needed to assess tree risk; andmake reasoned judgments and recommendations for mitigating identified risk.\n\n\n\nISA Member $625 \n\n\n\nNon ISA Member $750 \n\n\n\nExam Retake Only $150 \n\n\n\n*Course registration fee includes workshop\, the Tree Risk Assessment manual\, TRAQ workbook\, and Risk Assessment Clipboard\, along with lunch and breaks during the two-day training.   \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: July 28\, 2020
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/traq-qualification-course-in-ohio/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200824T155155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200824T155158Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Urban and Community Forestry Partner Forum
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will host the CEOs of the Society of American Foresters and International Society of Arboriculture who will discuss current partnerships between SAF and ISA\, how COVID-19 has impacted urban forestry\, diversity in the industry\, and student development\, among other topics emergent through viewers’ questions. This webinar is brought to you by SAF’s Urban and Community Forestry (B2) Working Group.  \n\n\n\nWorking groups are another way to receive\, contribute\, and add value to your SAF membership. LEARN MORE about SAF Working Groups or join the B2 Working Group. JOIN SAF to engage in a working group and tap the growing membership benefits. \n\n\n\n1 ISA CEU with live viewing and evaluation.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-urban-and-community-forestry-partner-forum/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200825T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200702T140400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T141940Z
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SUMMARY:TRAQ Renewal Course in Ohio
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 Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Renewal Course is a one-day refresher\, with five hours of instruction\, and three hours to take the exam. Current TRAQ holders may complete the TRAQ Renewal Course as early as 18 months prior to your qualification expiration date. \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: July 28\, 2020
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/traq-renewal-course-in-ohio/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200814T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200814T080000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200811T201558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200811T201601Z
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: The Economic and Plant Health Considerations of Tree Production Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Rick Harper\, from the University of Massachusetts\, discusses the economic and plant health considerations of planting trees grown using a variety of nursery production systems including bare-root\, balled and burlapped\, and container-grown.  \n\n\n\nRichard W. Harper is an Extension Assist. Professor of Urban & Community Forestry in the UMass Department of Environmental Conservation. An ISA (Int. Society of Arboriculture) Board Certified Master Arborist & Connecticut Licensed Arborist\, Rick has over 16 years combined green industry experience both as a field technician and in Cornell University’s Extension Horticulture Program. Rick received his Master of Science in Entomology & undergraduate degrees in Environmental Studies/Forest Management.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-the-economic-and-plant-health-considerations-of-tree-production-systems/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200813T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
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SUMMARY:Free Treestuff Facebook Webinar: How to Make Money with PHC with Trent Dicks
DESCRIPTION:Are you tired of eking out meager price margins with your business? Join Trent Dicks as he discusses how you can sell PHC and increase your bottom line! \n\n\n\nWatch this Webinar live and you can earn 2 FREE CEUs!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-treestuff-facebook-webinar-how-to-make-money-with-phc-with-trent-dicks/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200812T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200812T131500
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200728T125705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T125708Z
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SUMMARY:Free Urban Forest Connections Webinar - Redlining’s Intensifying Harm: Rising Temperatures\, Hotter Neighborhoods\, and How Trees Can Help
DESCRIPTION:Vivek Shandas\, Portland State UniversityCate Mingoya\, Groundwork\, USA \n\n\n\nMany are well aware of the inequitable distribution of trees in our urban areas.  Black\, indigenous\, and people of color (BIPOC) communities often face the greatest burden of heat\, air pollution\, and flooding – all of which urban greening can help to mitigate. These inequitable patterns and the related persistent disparities in human health are an enduring legacy of various forms of housing segregation\, which were officially legal through the late 1960s.  In this presentation\, Dr. Vivek Shandas will provide a summary of one pernicious and federally sponsored urban planning policy officially begun in the 1930s — redlining — and the current day implications on the distribution of tree canopy\, extreme urban heat\, and the quality of life for those historically underserved communities. Cate Mingoya will discuss the Climate Safe Neighborhoods Partnership and how residents are working to intervene in municipal planning systems to ensure a more equitable distribution of climate mitigation resources.  \n\n\n\n1 CEU available with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-urban-forest-connections-webinar-redlinings-intensifying-harm-rising-temperatures-hotter-neighborhoods-and-how-trees-can-help/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200812T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200729T161644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T161647Z
UID:10000125-1597233600-1597237200@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Free Webinar - Asian Longhorned Beetle: A New Invasive Tree Pest in South Carolina
DESCRIPTION:The Asian Longhorned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis\, or ALB) is a threat to America’s hardwood trees. With no current cure\, early identification and eradication are critical to its control. Dr. David Coyle (Clemson University) and Dr. Joe Boggs (Ohio State) will provide a general overview of the introduction\, range\, status of infestations\, impact and possible management strategies for Asian longhorned beetle. \n\n\n\n1 ISA CEU available with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-asian-longhorned-beetle-a-new-invasive-tree-pest-in-south-carolina/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200805T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200805T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200728T132357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T132400Z
UID:10000124-1596628800-1596632400@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Free Utility Arborist Association Webinar: LiDAR Uses with EVM Program and Wildfire Safety
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is to demonstrate how LiDAR information may be ingested by Utility Vegetation Management departments to better inform where there may be encroachment issues and/or risk of potential vegetation/asset impacts.  The webinar will focus on current use-cases in action to maintain Electric Distribution and Transmission asset safety at two California Utilities\, Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Southern California Edison.  The webinar will also focus on a brief history of LiDAR use in these utilities as well as where there may be potential use-cases to explore in the future. \n\n\n\nPresented by Seth Reid\, Kristopher Klerk\, Kelly Farley\, and Alisha Lomeli. \n\n\n\n1 CEU available with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-utility-arborist-association-webinar-lidar-uses-with-evm-program-and-wildfire-safety/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200731T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200731T161500
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200703T125706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T125710Z
UID:10000109-1596196800-1596212100@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Chainsaw Safety Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is designed to educate attendees in safe practices for chainsaw use. Taught by Jeff Thierbach\, BCMA\, Utility Specialist\, RCA\, and CTSP\, this course covers: procedures for operation and maintenance\, hazard awareness\, correct PPE\, and more. \n\n\n\n4 CEUs with live broadcast.  CTSPs also available.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/chainsaw-safety-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200730T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200703T142149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T142152Z
UID:10000111-1596128400-1596135600@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Free Treestuff Facebook Webinar: Tree Climbing Techniques with Taylor Hamel
DESCRIPTION:Taylor Hamel is going to host a tree climbing seminar LIVE from a tree! Watch as he explains how to safely and efficiently move like an Orangutan hyped up on energy drinks\, and even earn 2 FREE CEUs for watching live
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-treestuff-facebook-webinar-tree-climbing-techniques-with-taylor-hamel/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200729T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200729T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200728T132116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200728T132119Z
UID:10000118-1596024000-1596027600@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Free Utility Arborist Association Webinar: Emerald Ash Borer and Impacts on Safety
DESCRIPTION:Injuries and fatalities when felling whole trees are on the rise. Ash trees impacted by the emerald ash borer pose unique hazards and challenges. This presentation will walk through how to identify and mitigate some of the hazards relating to working near or on ash trees. \n\n\n\nPresented by Tim Walsh. \n\n\n\n1 CEU available with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-utility-arborist-association-webinar-emerald-ash-borer-and-impacts-on-safety-2/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200727T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200727T220000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200708T182043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T182119Z
UID:10000115-1595840400-1595887200@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Tree Identification Procedures (common Georgia trees)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus primarily on common growing season identification (ID) features\, such as leaves\, flowers\, fruit and bark. The webinar will also include some dormant season ID characteristics\, such as buds\, branching\, bark and habitat. \n\n\n\nCounty Extension Agents are often asked to identify a tree growing in a client’s yard. This webinar will take participants on a virtual walk to learn the various ways to identify some of Georgia’s most common trees. We will primarily focus on BIFs – Brief Identifiable Features for common native and naturalized species in the Coastal Plains\, Piedmont\, and Mountain areas. This webinar will focus primarily on common growing season identification (ID) features\, such as leaves\, flowers\, fruit and bark. The webinar will also include some dormant season ID characteristics\, such as buds\, branching\, bark and habitat. The target audience for this webinar are Cooperative Extension Agents. \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-tree-identification-procedures/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200722T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200701T133952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T133956Z
UID:10000105-1595419200-1595422800@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Free Utility Arborist Association Webinar: Do Utilities and Vegetation Management Contractors Really Need a Tree Risk Assessment Program?
DESCRIPTION:Vegetation can be a serious challenge for arborists and utilities\, causing service interruptions and even wildfires. Data-driven approaches based on reliable knowledge about the condition of vegetation support the transition from a cycle-based to condition and predictive-based maintenance\, increasing the process efficiency and safety. Satellite data and space technology made actionable via artificial intelligence allow to identify and prioritize critical segments of overhead lines affected by vegetation and improve tasking and reporting processes for arborists and utilities.  Presented by Mike Neal. \n\n\n\nCEUs will be available with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-utility-arborist-association-webinar-do-utilities-and-vegetation-management-contractors-really-need-a-tree-risk-assessment-program/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200718T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200718T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200703T141907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200703T141910Z
UID:10000110-1595091600-1595098800@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Free Treestuff Facebook Webinar: Successful Cabling Techniques with Nick Araya
DESCRIPTION:Nick Araya from TreeCareLA will be taking over the TreeStuff Facebook Page Livestream for a webinar on using successful cabling techniques to save trees! Watch in your PJs as Nick discusses equipment\, proper cabling placement\, and tips and tricks for selling cabling services to your customers. \n\n\n\nWatch the broadcast live and you’ll be able to earn 2 FREE CEUs!
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-treestuff-facebook-webinar-successful-cabling-techniques-with-nick-araya/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200716T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200716T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200708T181513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T181516Z
UID:10000114-1594900800-1594904400@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Alabama's Amazing Oak Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Oaks comprise the largest taxon of woody plants in North America\, with the highest diversity of oak species occurring in Alabama. With the wide variety of oaks and their tendency to hybridize\, oaks can be a challenge to identify. This webinar will review the differences between white and red oaks\, focusing on how to identify the major species as well as a few of the less common ones. Where species typically grow and any special uses will also be covered. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Nancy Loewenstein\, Extension Specialist\, Auburn University Extension \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-alabamas-amazing-oak-diversity/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200715T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200701T133648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T133706Z
UID:10000104-1594814400-1594818000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Free Utility Arborist Association Webinar: Emerald Ash Borer and Impacts on Safety
DESCRIPTION:Injuries and fatalities when felling whole trees are on the rise. Ash trees impacted by the emerald ash borer pose unique hazards and challenges. This presentation will walk through how to identify and mitigate some of the hazards relating to working near or on ash trees.  Presented by Tim Walsh. \n\n\n\nCEUs will be available with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-utility-arborist-association-webinar-emerald-ash-borer-and-impacts-on-safety/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200414T151201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200414T151204Z
UID:10000036-1594728000-1594728000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Free TREE Fund Webinar: Enhancing Tree Health in Water Sensitive Urban Design: Role of Mycorrhizae
DESCRIPTION:Brandon Winfrey\, PhD\, Monash University \n\n\n\nInformation will be forthcoming. \n\n\n\nThis webinar is co-sponsored by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-tree-fund-webinar-enhancing-tree-health-in-water-sensitive-urban-design-role-of-mycorrhizae/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200709T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200708T181152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200708T181156Z
UID:10000113-1594296000-1594299600@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Deciphering Plant Health and Vigor and their Effects on Pest Outbreaks
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever heard that a healthy plant is resistant to insects or that a stressed plant is more susceptible? Plant vigor and plant stress are commonly blamed for pest outbreaks but the research on this topic is not as clear cut. In this webinar\, Dr. David Held (Landscape Entomologist\, Auburn University) will explain the ideas of plant vigor and plant stress and how we expect plant feeding insects and mites respond to it. We will also explore how different groups of plant feeding insects (borers\, sap-suckers\, leaf chewers) respond to different states of plant health. This is a don’t miss webinar if you’ve ever used plant stress or vigor as a reason for a pest outbreak in woody plants. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: David Held\, PhD – Professor of Entomology\, Auburn University \n\n\n\n1 CEU with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-deciphering-plant-health-and-vigor-and-their-effects-on-pest-outbreaks/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200709T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T140544
CREATED:20200701T134521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T134530Z
UID:10000106-1594292400-1594296000@www.waa-isa.org
SUMMARY:Free Urban Forestry Today Webinar: Energy Benefits of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Ben Weil\, University of Massachusetts\, will discuss & detail research-based findings regarding potential impacts associated with residential utility costs and the effects of urban tree plantings. \n\n\n\nCEUs will be available with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-urban-forestry-today-webinar-energy-benefits-of-trees/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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