Utility Arboriculture: The Utility Specialist Certification Study Guide

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 12:00 - 4:00 pM


Workshop Leaders:

Randy Miller, Director of Research and Development, CNUC

Geoff Kempter, Technical Services Manager, Asplundh Technical Services

This workshop provides an overview of “Utility Arboriculture, The Utility Specialist Certification Study Guide” written by Miller and Kempter. Questions and discussion will be encouraged. You can purchase the Study Guide HERE (not included in the price of the workshop).

Topics include:

  • Safety

  • Program Management

  • Pruning

  • Integrated Vegetation Management

  • Electrical Knowledge

  • Storm Preparation and Response

  • Communications.

  • Additional requirements apply to become certified.

More information available HERE.


WORKSHOP FEES

Early Rate (by March 8)                             Standard Rate

    $ 175                                                                  $ 225

 

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Foundations and Case Studies of Tree Appraisal Workshop

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 1:00 - 4:00 pM

Workshop Leader: Lindsey Purcell, Lp Consulting Group / Executive Director, Indiana Arborist Association

This workshop will include an introduction into the foundations of plant appraisal and case studies of recent assignments - Trees and shrubs serve many purposes and have value economically as well as aesthetically and functionally. When a landscape element is damaged or destroyed it is important to establish its true value to ensure a fair settlement and compensation for the loss and cost of replacement or treatment of damage. This presentation will discuss tree appraisal from the cost method perspective to assess the situation or damage to your trees and property and help determine reasonable and defensible value. The workshop will include examples of common appraisal situations with a focus on the cost approach.

WORKSHOP FEES

Early Rate (by March 8)                             Standard Rate

Participant                                             $ 175                                                                  $ 225

 

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Don’t miss these great credential opportunities!


This year's Tree Academy is focused on topics that will review material to help those preparing for the exams to earn the newly updated ISA Tree Climber credential.  The written exam for the ISA Tree Climber credential will be offered on the afternoon of March 26, 2024. Pre-registration and application through ISA is required for the exam. Apply and register for exam HERE.   

Climbing Skills Station @ The Tree Climbing Competition

The chapter will have a Climbing Skills Station at the Tree Climbing Competition, March 23-24, for those who need to recertify their existing tree climber credential or to complete the skills portion of the ISA Tree Climber exam.  Details about that exam will be available on the chapter website soon.  This means that a climber that has completed the application process and been approved by ISA to take the exams, can attend TCC and the Tree Academy, and complete both exams.