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The 36th Annual Texas Tree Conference
Waco, Texas
September 30 - October 2, 2015
Early Bird Registration Extended To Sept. 11th
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Texas Tree Conference
Waco Convention Center
September 30 - October 2
Tree-Nectivity
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Join us in Waco on September 30 - October 2, 2015,
for the largest and best Texas Tree Conference ever! We
anticipate over 1,000 attendees as we learn how to "Tree-Nectivity " to
include a tracks for Commercial, Municipal and Utility
Arborists and a Tree School for Spanish-speaking
arborists. In addition, we will continue our history of
providing outstanding education programs featuring
nationally known speakers, the latest in tree research
and arboriculture, an expanded trade show, an awards
luncheon, and numerous networking opportunities.
Learn from national leaders in research, commercial and utility arboriculture and urban forestry.
Featured speakers include: Dr. Geoffry Donovan, Economist, USDA Forest Service, Oregon, Kevin Patton, Business Analyst, American Electric Power, Ohio, Daniel Woodroff, President, dwg. landscape architecture, Austin, Dr. Delia Roberts, President, FitSafe Solutions, Inc., Canada, Arturo Del Castillo, Senior Urban Designer, Dallas CityDesign Studio, Edith Makra, Chairperson, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, Illinois, Nelson Money, President, NRM-VMS, Inc, California, Kevin Patton, Business Analyst, American Electric Power, Ohio, Dr. Drew Zwart, Plant Pathologist, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories, California, Steven Spears, Principal, Design Workshop, Austin,Jesus Vetencourt, Project Manager, Wright Tree Service, Iowa, Nathan Arnold, Safety Manager, K&D Aviation, Oklahoma and others!
The 2015 conference theme is "Tree-Nectivity" and topics will include:
Pathology and Ecology of Wood Decay Fungi
Soil Texture Determination in the Field
The Use of Sonic Tomography and Resistance Drilling for Advanced Decay Detection
Urban Wood Utilization—Portable Sawmill Demonstration
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)
Ground Penetrating Radar to Detect Tree Roots
Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) in Spanish
Understanding Human Error
State of the Dallas Urban Forest: Changing How Dallas Views Trees
My City's Trees: A look at Urban Forest Inventory & Analysis of Austin
The Occupational Athlete: Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement
Root Disease: Biology, Assessment and Management
Reclaiming Wood Products From the Urban Forest
OSHA 1910 269 Changes
MVCD - Testing Methods and Results
Managing Transmission Rights of Way as an Asset for Your Utility’s Image
Stormwater Management: Low Impact Development and Trees
Dallas Connect Cities Design Challenge
Scale Insects and Their Control in Texas
Biochar Soil Amendments and Carbon Concerns in the Urban Forest
Helicopter Safety
Challenges of Recruitment and Retaining Qualified Employees
Connecting with Customers
and more!
Click here for more info and to register
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Sharpen Your Skills in the Class and Field
Session 1:
Pathology and Ecology of Wood Decay Fungi
Dr. Chris Luley, Pathologist/Vice President, Urban Forestry, LLC
Back by popular demand, Dr. Luley explains in clear terms how decay fungi interact with trees in a variety of ways that impact their importance to tree risk assessment and stability. A small number of wood decay fungi are pathogens that can decay living sapwood. Arborists will learn the aggressive decayers and identify symptoms that indicate tree defenses are not working.
Session 2: Field Stations
Station 1: Soil Texture Determination in the Field
Dr. Hans Williams, Associate Dean and Nelson Distinguished Professor of Forestry, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches
Station 2: The Use of Sonic Tomography and Resistance Drilling for Advanced Decay Detection
Jim Dossett, Safety and Training Coordinator, Bartlett Tree Experts, Austin
Station 3: Urban Wood Utilization—Portable Sawmill Demonstration
Mark Duff, Urban Forester, Texas A&M Forest Service, San Antonio
Station 4: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)
Dan Staley, Principle, Amalemma Resources, Aurora, Colorado
Station 5: Ground Penetrating Radar to Detect Tree Roots
Gary Raffel, Vice President, Dynamic Tree Systems, Bloomfield, New York
(The Tree Academy requires a separate registration from the Conference and includes lunch)
Click here for more info and to register
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Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) in Spanish
Waco Convention Center
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Dr. Martha Romero |
Note: This will be in Spanish. Electricity is a serious and widespread hazard to arborists. In fact, electricity causes about 30 percent of all fatalities in the tree care industry, making it the leading cause of worker fatalities. Workers don’t even have to touch a wire to be electrocuted – about half of all electrocution fatalities are the result of indirect contact. Tree branches and other conductive objects are an ever-present threat to arborists.
Since even a street lamp circuit or phone line can be energized with enough voltage to kill, most arborists in the field have at least some exposure to this hazard. The ANSI Z133.1 safety standard for arboriculture operations requires all arborists to be trained to recognize and avoid these electrical hazards. Qualified line-clearance arborists must have additional knowledge about electrical hazards and the special techniques used to work safely near electrical conductors.
This EHAP course is a great way to keep workers safe, ensure OSHA and ANSI compliance, and document training. EHAP will also enhance your work in three other areas:
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OSHA Safety Requirements: EHAP helps you meet the OSHA 1910.269 safety standard.
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ANSI Safety Requirements: EHAP meets the ANSI Z133.1 requirement for electrical hazard training.
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Storm Cleanup: EHAP is often required by the US Army Corps of Engineers in order to qualify for storm-related clean-ups.
Class size is limited, so register early!
(EHAP requires a separate registration from the Conference - includes lunch)Click here for more info and to register
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Texas Tree Schools
Waco Convention
Center
Friday, October 2, 2015
9:30
AM to 3:30 PM (5.0
ISA CEU’s) |
Track 1 - Basic Tree Care and Safety Workshop - 5.0 CEUs
A great review or introduction to basic tree care for tree workers. A stand-alone one day workshop that will be a combination of classroom and field demonstrations. Topics covered will include basic tree biology, tree pruning, ascent techniques review, tree hazard assessment, job site safety and chain saw operation and safety. Master instructors are Guy LeBlanc, Owner of Arbor Vitae Tree Care, Austin and Brad Hamel, Regional Urban Forester with the Texas A&M Forest Service, Austin.
Pista 2 - Primeras Jornadas para Trabajadores de Arboles - 5.0 CEUs
A Spanish language workshop covering tree benefits, water management, pruning and tree biology. Expert speakers will include Mark Duff of the Texas Forest Service and Rosa Elana of Arboricultura Urbana y Paisaje in Cuernavaca, Mexico.
(The Tree School
requires a separate
registration from the
Conference - includes
lunch)Click here for the program and registration brochure
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ISA, SAF, TDA and TNLA CEU's will be available
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