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SUMMARY:ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) - Full Course
DESCRIPTION:BASIC INFORMATIONHotel Information: https://visitwaukesha.org/discover/visitor-center/Course Location: Retzer Nature Center \nFen Business Meeting Space \nS14W28167 Madison St. \nWaukesha\, WI 53188 \nFacility Info: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/retzernaturecenter \n  \nSee Course Flyer for additional information. \nTo pay by check\, please use this form. \nCost: $650 ISA or WAA member/ $750 Non-member \nTHIS COURSE IS NOW FULL! \n \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  \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-2/
LOCATION:Retzer Nature Center\, S14W28176 Madison St.\, Waukesha\, 53188
CATEGORIES:WAA Events
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SUMMARY:Urban Forestry Today Webinar: Pruning Update
DESCRIPTION:​ \n\n\n\nJoin Dr. Ed Gilman\, University of Florida\, on Thurs Dec 08 as he returns to the ‘Urban Forestry Today’ Noonhour (Eastern) webcast to outline the latest research and best practices pertaining to urban tree pruning. \n\n\n\n1.0 ISA CEU with live broadcast.
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/urban-forestry-today-webinar-pruning-update/
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Winter Identification and Management of Woody Species
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify\, manage and monitor trees and shrubs during the dormant season with Riveredge restoration ecologists. The first half of the morning will be spent indoors reviewing a large collection of freshly cut live specimens by fruit\, bud\, twig\, branch\, bark and truck. Following lunch (BYO) we will take the course outside to review management and identify populations by setting and habitat. \n\n\n\nPlease dress for the weather and bring a lunch. \n\n\n\nAges 18+ \n\n\n\nAll Access Member: $55 | Trail Pass Member: $65 | Non-member: $65 \n\n\n\nSpecial Pricing for Current Students: $35 \n\n\n\nRegistration closes December 12 at 11:59 pm
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/winter-identification-and-managementof-woody-species/
LOCATION:Riveredge Nature Center\, 4458 County HWY Y\, Saukville\, Wisconsin\, 53080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Winter Tree Identification
DESCRIPTION:Join Rich Hauer\, Ph.D. and Holly Petrillo\, Ph.D. in a winter tree id refresher. In this workshop\, we will cover winter tree identification through a combination of presentations\, in-field tree identification\, and twig identification practice to refresh your skills with: \n\n\n\ndichotomous keys\,applying key terminology to identify trees and twigs\, andidentifying trees by bark\, twig\, and buds.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTentative Agenda:9:00 – 9:15 Welcome and Logistics 9:15 – 10:00 Tree Morphology 10:00 – 10:30  Coniferous Twig Identification 10:30 – 10:45 Break/Questions 10:45 – 11:15 Coniferous Twig Identification (Cont.) 11:15 – 11:45 Putting Your Coniferous Skills to Practice 11:45 – 12:30  Lunch  12:30 – 1:30 Deciduous Twig Identification1:30 – 2:15 Putting Your Twig Skills To Practice 2:15 – 2:30 Break/Questions 2:30 – 3:50 Tree Identification (Outside) 3:50 – 4:00 Wrap-Up/Final Thoughts
URL:https://www.waa-isa.org/tribe-events/winter-tree-identification/
LOCATION:Stevens Point\, WI\, Stevens Point\, Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Green Industry Events
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