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7:30-8:00am
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ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN |
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8:00-9:30am
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Recruitment and Retention Panel
Panelists: Dana Davis, Green Pointe Consulting; Jack Richardson, Guardian Tree Experts; Mike Pittman, IBEW Local 17
In this open forum, listen to top professionals discuss workforce development and strategies you can take back and implement right away at your firm. Panelists will share successful techniques for hiring and retaining top talent. Input from the audience will also be encouraged to get real life success stories.
Credits: 1.5 ISA CEU-CA, BCMA, M
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| 9:30-10:00am |
BREAK |
| 10:00am-12:00pm |
Fruit Tree Pruning & Pest Management
Instructors: Corey Reed, Old Oaks Tree Care & Dana Davis, Green Pointe Consulting
In this session the participant will learn the difference between Orchard pruning and plant health and aesthetics pruning in existing fruit trees which have been neglected or maintained using traditional ornamental pruning techniques. Pruning objectives including timing and structural pruning as they relate to fruit productivity, pests that attack fruit trees, and the labeling and proper use of pesticides for use on fruit trees, will also be discussed.
Credits: 2-MDARD (1C, 2, 3B, 6, Comm CORE); 2-ISA (CA, BCMA-S-.5, BCMA-P-1.5, M-2)
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Young Tree Training - The Vision & Decisions Involved
Instructors: Julie Stachecki, Site Specific Inc.
Working outdoors with young maples, we’ll go through structural assessments to identify weaknesses; the temporary canopy structure and how to manage it while it’s a component of the canopy is explained: we’ll envision the trees' future development and what may become a defect, then we’ll prune these trees to avoid those future failures. Proper pruning cuts, pruning objectives, subordination and other terminology will be demonstrated on young red maples. Discussion to include pruning cycles based on species’ growth, and objectives. Root structure addressed as time allows. Participants will learn how to ‘train’ a tree for structural durability using critical decision-making processes and ‘structural tree pruning'.
Credits: 2-MDARD (2, 3B, 6, Comm CORE); 2-ISA (CA, U, BCMA-P-2, M-2) |
Tree Felling with Bore Cut Trigger Release
Instructors: Phil Kelley & Don Watson, Wright Tree Service
This session includes chainsaw inspection, safety features, and design features relating to tree felling and the PPE required to perform the task. Attendees will learn the 5 steps for tree felling and how to develop and verify the felling plan. Principles of the bore cut to maximize our control of the tree during felling will be discussed and a demonstration of all the steps covered with an applied tree felling and post felling debrief for Q&A.
Credits: 2 ISA (CA, BCMA-P, M); 2 CTSP |
| 12:00-12:45pm |
LUNCH |
| 1:00-2:00pm |
Young Tree Training - The Vision & Decisions Involved
Instructors: Julie Stachecki, Site Specific Inc.
Working outdoors with young maples, structural assessments will identify weaknesses; the temporary canopy structure and how to manage it while it’s a component of the canopy; future development and what currently may become a defect and we’ll take mitigation steps now to avoid future failures. The critical decision process of pruning will be explored and emphasized. Proper pruning cuts, pruning objectives, subordination and other terminology demonstrated. Discussion to include pruning cycles based on species’ growth, and objectives. Root structure addressed as time allows. Participants will learn how to ‘train’ a tree for structural durability using critical decision-making processes and ‘structural tree pruning.
Credits: MDARD (2, 3B, 6, Comm CORE); 2-ISA (CA, U, BCMA-P-2, M-2)
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Tree ID Walk & Using GPS Equipment
Instructors: Dana Davis, Green Pointe Consulting; Catherine Zajaczkowski and Jay Riester, Seiler Instrument & Mfg Co., Inc.
This will be a walking tour to identify trees in a natural setting. Several techniques will be used to ID trees by leaves, bark and twigs. Attendees will get an overview of Seiler Geospatial GPS and GIS applications for use in the forestry industry and learn how they can aid in locating, inspecting, and mapping features of interest. Topics include: GPS/GNSS Basics, Electronic Forms, Collecting Data Safely (Laser offsets) and other applications that can move you from paper to digital processes.
Credits: MDARD (2, 3B, 6, Comm CORE); 2 ISA (CA, M, BCMA-S-1, BCMA-P-1)
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5 Steps to Tree Felling
Instructors: Don Watson, Wright Tree Service
Attendees will learn the 5 steps for tree felling and how to develop and verify the felling plan. Principles of the bore cut to maximize our control of the tree during felling will be discussed and a demonstration of all the steps covered with an applied tree felling with a post felling debrief for Q&A to conclude the session.
(not as in-depth as the morning session)
Credits: 1 ISA (CA, M, BCMA-P); 1 CTSP
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| 2:00-3:00pm |
Tie-In Points & Adjustable Friction Saver
Instructors: Don Watson, Wright Tree Service
In this session attendees will learn the purpose of Tie in Points and how they help make climbers rescuable; choosing and qualifying Tie in Points, and advantages of using Adjustable Friction Savers (AFS) and creating TIPs. Demonstrations will be given on techniques to isolate TIPs with throwballs, setting the AFS and climb line as well as retrieving AFS from the ground and how to create TIPs on spars using AFS. A Q&A session will conclude the session.
Credits: 1 ISA (CA, U, M, BCMA-P, TWCS); 1 CTSP |
| 3:00-5:00pm |
Tree ID Walk & Using GPS Equipment
Instructors: Julie Stachecki, Site Specific Inc.; Catherine Zajaczkowski and Jay Riester, Seiler Instrument & Mfg Co., Inc.
This will be a walking tour to identify trees in a natural setting. Several techniques will be used to ID trees by leaves, bark and twigs. Attendees will get an overview of Seiler Geospatial GPS and GIS applications for use in the forestry industry and learn how they can aid in locating, inspecting, and mapping features of interest. Topics include: GPS/GNSS Basics, Electronic Forms, Collecting Data Safely (Laser offsets) and other applications that can move you from paper to digital processes.
Credits: MDARD (2, 3B, 6, Comm CORE)
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Fruit Tree Pruning & Pest Management
Instructors: Corey Reed, Old Oaks Tree Care & Dana Davis, Green Pointe Consulting
In this session the participant will learn the difference between Orchard pruning and plant health and aesthetics pruning in existing fruit trees which have been neglected or maintained using traditional ornamental pruning techniques. Pruning objectives including timing and structural pruning as they relate to fruit productivity, pests that attack fruit trees, and the labeling and proper use of pesticides for use on fruit trees, will also be discussed.
Credits: MDARD (1C, 2, 3B, 6, Comm CORE); 2-ISA (CA, BCMA-S-.5, BCMA-P-1.5, M-2) |
Rigging
Instructor: Phil Kelley, Wright Tree Service
This session will include building 3to1 and 5to1 mechanical advantage systems, the benefits of creating these systems for tree work, the costs, safety and return on their investment (ROI). Attendees will get a little hands-on training and will participate in a Q&A session as well.
Credits: 2 ISA (CA, U, M, BCMA-P, TWCS, TWALS); 2 CTSP |