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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Detecting\, Identifying and Managing Box Tree Moth
DESCRIPTION:Jen will provide an in depth training for professional horticulturalists on the detection\, identification and management for this new invasive insect pest of boxwood\, the Box Tree Moth (Cydalima perspectalis).  Attendees will come away from this webinar with the ability to more confidently scout for this moth pest as part of the larger local detection and surveillance efforts in your region.  \n\n\n\nCEUs will be available for participating in the live webinars. \n\n\n\nSpeaker: Jennifer Llewellyn\, Nursery and Landscape Specialist\, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food\, and Rural Affairs
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/free-webinar-detecting-identifying-and-managing-box-tree-moth/
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SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today Webinar: Selecting More Tough Trees for Tough Urban Sites
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jeff Iles\, Iowa State University\, will return to the ‘Urban Forestry Today’ Noonhour (Eastern) webcast on Thurs Dec 02 to discuss strategies for selecting more tough trees for tough urban sites.  \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU available with live webinar.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/urban-forestry-today-webinar-selecting-more-tough-trees-for-tough-urban-sites/
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SUMMARY:ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) RENEWAL
DESCRIPTION:BASIC INFORMATIONHotel Information: www.visitoconomowoc.comCourse Location: Oconomowoc Community Center \nAssembly Room 208A \n220 W. Wisconsin Ave.  \nOconomowoc\, WI 53066 \nFacility Map with Parking: https://www.oconomowoc-wi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1792/DowntownPkg_Map_022619?bidId= \nRegistration is now closed!\nSee Course Flyer for additional information. \nTo pay by check\, please use this form. \nCost: $220 ISA or WAA member/ $260 Non-member \nABOUT THE COURSEThe 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. \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. 5 CEUs available. \nHosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist AssociationInstructor: Mr. Don RoppoloDon Roppolo is the Manager of Arboricultural Training for Davey Tree. He has been working in the tree care industry for over twenty-five years. During his career he has worked in the following capacities: taught arboriculture skills at universities and technical colleges\, municipal forestry\, arboricultural research\, and for the past sixteen years has worked in commercial arboriculture. He holds a bachelor of science in Agriculture with an emphasis in urban forestry from Western Illinois University\, and a master of science in Natural Resources with and emphasis in urban forestry from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. \nCOURSE ELIGIBILITYCurrent TRAQ holders can complete the course as early as three and one-half (3 1/2) years into their Qualification (18 months before your expiration date). Once your current expiration date passes\, you will need to retake the full course and assessment to be reinstated.  Once you have successfully passed the renewal requirements\, you will be given five (5) years from the date of your previous expiration allowing you to take full advantage of the five-year period granted with the credential. \nTENTATIVE AGENDADay 1: Educational Session and Exam (8:00am – 5:00pm)Course OpeningModule 1: Introduction to Tree Risk AssessmentModule 2: Levels of AssessmentModule 3: Target AssessmentModule 4: Site AssessmentBreak (15 min)Module 5: Tree Biology and MechanicsModule 6: Tree Inspection and AssessmentModule 7: Data Analysis and Risk CategorizationLunch (1 hour)Module 8: MitigationModule 9: ReportingPerformance-based exam (approx. 3hrs)Written Exam \nIncluded in your registration: –   course registration –   exam fee –   the TRAQ renewal manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   Risk Assessment Clipboard (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   lunch\, beverages and snacks for the day \nTravel and lodging is on your own. \nWhat is required to bring to the class: – your government issued photo ID – your TRAQ Manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide) – a mask\, your hard hat and high visibility vest or shirt (required) – #2 pencils and your clipboard for taking notes and completing worksheets – rain gear\, including a large ziplock bag (just in case!) – come prepared to spend part of the day outdoors – please dress for your comfort level indoors and outdoors;     we cannot always control the room temperature to suit everyone  \n We will be following ISA’s Covid Protocols.  Masks will most likely be required.  More to come on this as we get closer to the event.  An email will be forthcoming to those registered for the course. \nSpecial Testing Accommodations Requests:If you have an accommodation request\, please complete the Special Accommodations Request Form and submit it with your application. You may find the form online at http://www.isa-arbor.com/Portals/0/Assets/PDF/Certification-Applications/TRAQ-App-Guide.pdf at the end of the TRAQ application guide. The process may take up to several months and may not allow enough time to attend this particular class. \nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\nWAA will retain a $50 cancellation fee for all cancellations before the deadline. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline. Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual. If you are registered and cannot attend the workshop due to Covid – your registration can possibly be moved to a future WAA TRAQ Renewal Course.  However\, you may be responsible for additional expenses depending on when your cancellation was received by WAA. For registration questions\, please e-mail admin@waa-isa.org.  \n 
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-tree-risk-assessment-qualification-traq-renewal-3/
LOCATION:City of Oconomowoc Community Center\, 220 W. Wisconsin Ave.\, Oconomowoc\, WI\, 53066\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) - Full Course
DESCRIPTION:BASIC INFORMATIONHotel Information: www.visitoconomowoc.comCourse Location: Oconomowoc Community Center \nCommunity Room 001 \n220 W. Wisconsin Ave.  \nOconomowoc\, WI 53066 \nFacility Map with Parking: https://www.oconomowoc-wi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1792/DowntownPkg_Map_022619?bidId= \nSee Course Flyer for additional information. \nTo pay by check\, please use this form. \nCost: $650 ISA or WAA member/ $750 Non-member \nRegistration is now closed!\nABOUT THE COURSE \nThe 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. \nThe 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. The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course is a two-day educational course followed by a 1/2 day assessment that includes both a written and field component. The course prepares the participant to take the TRAQ assessment to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. 14.5 CEUs. \n  \nHosted by: The Wisconsin Arborist AssociationInstructor: Mr. Don RoppoloDon Roppolo is the Manager of Arboricultural Training for Davey Tree. He has been working in the tree care industry for over twenty-five years. During his career he has worked in the following capacities: taught arboriculture skills at universities and technical colleges\, municipal forestry\, arboricultural research\, and for the past sixteen years has worked in commercial arboriculture. He holds a bachelor of science in Agriculture with an emphasis in urban forestry from Western Illinois University\, and a master of science in Natural Resources with and emphasis in urban forestry from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point. \nCOURSE CONTENT \nTree Biology and Mechanics: Participants will learn how to assess wood structure\, decay\, and tree mechanics\, and evaluate their impact on likelihood of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to identify and assess defects and conditions that may affect likelihood of failure. Tree Inspection and Assessment: Participants will learn about types of targets\, assess the likelihood of a tree or tree part impacting a target\, and estimate the consequences of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to assess site factors that may influence likelihood of failure. \nData Analysis and Risk Categorization: After learning the tree and target factors that must be assessed\, participants will combine likelihood of failure\, likelihood of impact\, and consequences of failure to derive a risk rating. This rating helps the assessor communicate tree risk to clients and risk managers\, and allows comparison of risk levels between trees. \nRisk Reporting: Participants will learn skills for clearly communicating tree risk to clients\, both in written and verbal reports. Participants will also learn about the key components that should be included in a report after completing a tree risk assessment. \nTREE RISK ASSESSMENT QUALIFICATION INFORMATIONThe Tree Risk Assessment Qualification is valid for five years from the date the TRAQ exam is passed. The qualification holder is required to take the course and pass the exam every fiveyears in order to maintain the qualification. \nCOURSE ELIGIBILITYTo be able to register for the course and take the exam\, you must have earned one of thefollowing credentials:· ISA Certified Arborist® or ISA Board Certified Master Arborist® · ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified· A degree in arboriculture\, urban forestry\, traditional forestry\, or horticulture that is partof a national qualifications framework or is from a college or university.· A national certification or certificate in arboriculture (see a complete list in the TRAQhandbook)· ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) status· Licensing or Certification from an approved state/province program (see a completelist in the TRAQ handbook)· SAF Certified Forester \n  \nTENTATIVE AGENDADay 1: Educational Session (8:00am – 5:00pm)Course OpeningModule 1: Introduction to Tree Risk AssessmentBreakModule 2: Levels of AssessmentModule 3: Target AssessmentLunchModule 4: Site AssessmentBreakModule 5: Tree Biology and MechanicsDay 2: Educational Session (8:00am – 5:00pm)Module 6: Tree Inspection and AssessmentBreakModule 7: Data Analysis and Risk Categorization (indoors)Module 7: Field Activity (outdoors)LunchModule 8: MitigationModule 9: ReportingBreakReview and Exam InformationDay 3: Exam (8:00am – 11:30am) Written examPerformance-based exam*Schedule subject to adjustment \nIncluded in your registration: –   course registration –   exam fee –   the TRAQ renewal manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   Risk Assessment Clipboard (shipped via UPS to the address you provide (No PO Boxes) –   lunch\, beverages and snacks for the day \nTravel and lodging is on your own. \nWhat is required to bring to the class: – your government issued photo ID – your TRAQ Manual (shipped via UPS to the address you provide) – your TRAQ Workbook (shipped via UPS to the address you provide) – your hard hat and high visibility vest or shirt (required) – #2 pencils and your clipboard for taking notes and completing worksheets – rain gear\, including a large ziplock bag (just in case!) – come prepared to spend part of the day outdoors – please dress for your comfort level indoors and outdoors;     we cannot always control the room temperature to suit everyone \n We will be following ISA’s Covid Protocols.  Masks will most likely be required.  More to come on this as we get closer to the event.  An email will be forthcoming to those registered for the course. \nSpecial Testing Accommodations Requests:If you have an accommodation request\, please complete the Special Accommodations Request Form and submit it with your application. You may find the form online at http://www.isa-arbor.com/Portals/0/Assets/PDF/Certification-Applications/TRAQ-App-Guide.pdf at the end of the TRAQ application guide. The process may take up to several months and may not allow enough time to attend this particular class. \nREAD REGISTRATION DISCLAIMER CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING\nWAA will retain a $50 cancellation fee for all cancellations before the deadline. No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline. Registrations cannot be transferred to another individual. If you are registered and cannot attend the workshop due to Covid – your registration can possibly be moved to a future WAA TRAQ Full Course.  However\, you may be responsible for additional expenses depending on when your cancellation was received by WAA. For registration questions\, please e-mail admin@waa-isa.org.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/isa-tree-risk-assessment-qualification-traq-full-course/
LOCATION:City of Oconomowoc Community Center\, 220 W. Wisconsin Ave.\, Oconomowoc\, WI\, 53066\, United States
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:Winter ID and Management of Native and Invasive Woody Species
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify\, manage and monitor trees and shrubs during the dormant season with Research and Conservation Director Matt Smith. This field course will take place entirely outside\, so please dress for the weather and please bring your own lunch.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/winter-id-and-management-of-native-and-invasive-woody-species/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
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SUMMARY:2021 ISA Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The ISA 2021 International Virtual Conference offers an online forum for participants to network with others in the arboricultural profession. This virtual event provides a lineup of on-demand educational breakout sessions led by industry leaders from around the globe\, sharing their thoughts and views about the research\, practice\, and technology. These sessions will be available for attendees to view for up to 30 days following the event so the opportunity to watch and engage has never been more convenient! With many CEU opportunities it is the world’s premier gathering of arboricultural professionals\, where practicing arborists and urban foresters come together with top researchers and educators
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/2021-isa-virtual-conference/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Tree and Shrub Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This pruning workshop for ages 18+ is designed to elevate tree and shrub care for both professionals\, and beginners. You will be introduced to the basics of plant biology and structure\, responses to the basic types of pruning cuts\, pruning standards\, timing\, how to successfully restore previously mal-pruned trees\, common mistakes\, disease issues\, proper tools and safety procedures to use. This is a workshop where you will actively improve and practice your pruning skills.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/tree-and-shrub-pruning-workshop/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Plant Health Care\, Getting to the Root of the Issue
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will discuss common plant health care issues and how the health and long term survivability of trees is fundamentally affected by the relationships between roots\, soil\, and the microorganisms that live there. \n\n\n\nCEU Credits: 3.5 \n\n\n\nCertified Arborist: 3.5BCMA/Science: 1.75BCMA/Practice: 1.75  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocation: Zoom WebinarPrice: $97/IndividuallyEarly Bird Offer: $197/All Four (50% Savings!) – see website for other webinars
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/webinar-plant-health-care-getting-to-the-root-of-the-issue/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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