TREE ACADEMY FOCUS
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.
PLUS THERE WILL BE A CERTIFICATION STATION AT THE
TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP!
The chapter will have a Certification 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.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
To participate in the Tree Academy, you can:
Purchase a one-day Trade Show only badge for access to the Tree Academy and the trade show on either Monday or Tuesday.
Purchase a full conference badge giving you full access to all sessions, the Tree Academy, and the trade show for 2 days.
Purchase a one day conference badge giving you access to everything on either Monday or Tuesday.
Tree Academy TrainERS
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Megan Bujnowski, Upward Training
Lindsey Purcell, Lp Consulting Group
Dr. Brian Kane, University of Massachusetts - Amherst
Sky Soderberg, Upward Training
Tree Academy Organizer
Tree Academy Sponsor
Monday, march 25
8:30 - 10:00 am
Tree Pruning Techniques
Lindsey Purcell & Megan Bujnowski
Pruning trees have a major impact biological and biomechanically. It is important to understand the proper technique, dose, and impact on the plant to implement the best cut on the tree. This presentation explains the essential information on identifying pruning positions and recommended cuts for challenging branch structures to make better and fewer cuts on the tree and according to best management practices, aloft and on the ground.
10:30 - 11:30 am
GENERAL SESSION @ THE TREE
Updated ISA Certified Tree Climber Credential
Luana Vargas, ISA
ISA Celebrates 100 Years! Now What?
Caitlyn Pollihan, ISA
1:00 - 1:45 pm
Choosing a Safe Tie-In Point (TIP) for Arborists
Dr. Brian Kane
Why is choosing a TIP important? Safety and Effficiency. Tip Failure: Loads and Load-bearing capacity. What are the loads on a TIP when you climb?
1:45 - 2:30 pm
Tree Felling - 5 Step Plan
Megan Bujnowski & Crew
2:30 - 3:00 pm
Chainsaw Maintenance
Megan Bujnowski & Crew
3:30 - 4:15 pm
Rigging Basics and Theory
Megan Bujnowski & Crew
4:15 - 5:00 pm
Cabling
Megan Bujnowski & Crew
TUESday, march 26
8:30 - 9:45 am
Aerial Rescue - Are You Ready?
Megan Bujnowski & Crew
10:30 - 11:15 am
Gear Inspection
Megan Bujnowski & Crew
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Tree Hazard Assessment
Megan Bujnowski & Crew
CLOSING SESSION AT THE TREE
12:30 - 1:00 pm
ISA Southern Chapter Annual Business Meeting
1:15 - 2:15 pm
How the Pest Was Won
Dr. Glynn Percival, Bartlett Tree Experts
2:15 - 2:30 pm
Closing Remarks / Prize Announcements