Everyone is invited to another outstanding workshop in the Texas Arborist's Masters Series.
Pruning has been defined as the "Art" and "Science" of removing plant parts, usually shoots and branches. This workshop brings together national experts Dr. Todd Watson, Dr. Lindsey Purcell, and Dr. Jake Miesbauer to discuss the science of pruning. Attendees will come away with a better understanding with how trees respond to various pruning practices and how to apply that knowledge to better care for your clients' trees.
Agenda
March 22
10:00 – 10:10 - Introduction
10:10 am – 11:10 am Tree Biology 101 - Dr Todd Watson, International Plant Health Care Consultant
To understand pruning, it is important to first understand some basic information about the structures and functions of trees. This talk will provide an overview of how tree anatomy and physiology work together to acquire, produce, translocate, store, and utilize the necessary components to promote growth and vitality over time.
11:10 AM – 12:10 - What Do Trees Think of Pruning? Advanced Tree Biology - Dr. Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University
Trees may not say much about it, but how they respond to this important arboriculture practice is often not fully understood by practitioners. Often, pruning specifications and directives are provided without explanation of the biology behind our discourse. This session will provide a survey into the impact of pruning including physiological and biomechanical responses from trees to improve outcomes with pruning.
12:15 – 1:00 pm Lunch (provided)
1:00pm – 1:55 pm –Tree Pruning 101: The Basics of Tree and Shrub Pruning - Dr. Jake Miesbauer, Morton Arboretum
Pruning is more than just removing branches! There should be a reason for every cut. This presentation will define the terms that are commonly used in prescriptive pruning proposals.
1:55 pm – 2:45 pm - Pruning for Performance and Prevention - Dr. Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University
How do I remedy poor branching habit? What do I do with these codominant stems? Corrective pruning has many implications including tree structure, health, response to damage and practice. Pruning to improve performance and preventing failure should be a major consideration for every arborist. This session will provide details on pruning objectives to help arborists determine the best strategies for promoting sustainable growth consistent with current standards by using case situations.
2:45 – 3:15 - Break
3:15 pm -4:10 pm - Storm Damaged Trees - Dr. Jake Miesbauer, Morton Arboretum
Storm damage is a common issue faced by urban tree managers. But not all storms – nor all trees – are the same. Many factors can influence the severity of damage, which can range from a few small broken branches to whole tree failure resulting in catastrophic consequences. This presentation will cover different types of storm events and how trees fail differently in each. We will also discuss a range of conditions that predispose trees to failure. The goal of this presentation is for the audience to get a better understanding of why and how trees are damaged in storms and come away with some ideas on how to prevent it.
4:10 pm – 5:00 pm - Tree Compartmentalization: Natural Defense Mechanisms in Trees and the use of tree paints - Dr. Todd Watson, International Plant Health Care Consultant
Trees don’t heal; they seal. This presentation will address compartmentalization of decay/defects in trees (CODIT), branch protection zones, and research on wound dressings.
March 23
8:00 am - 9:00 am - Ethical Arboriculture Practices - Dr. Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University
The profession of Arboriculture has evolved into an applied science over many years and basic ethical principles have forged the way for our industry to grow as a respected profession. Lindsey will discuss ethics and practices in tree care and how we can continue to apply and influence our collective professionalism.
9:00 am – 10:00 am - ANSI A00 Standards + Pruning = Great Trees - Sam Hill, Sam Hill Tree Care (ISA A300 Committee)
Use ANSI A300 Standards to apply all that you have learned in the prior two days to train your team, improve communication with your client and make the trees that you care for even better
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Outside – 45 minutes each rotating groups (15 minutes to move between rotations)
- Station 1; Discuss mature tree pruning at American elm – Dr. Lindsey Purcell
- Station 2; Discuss Freeze damage on Arizona ash – Dr. Jake Meisbauer
- Station 3; Training young trees – Dr. Todd Watson
- Station 4; Tailgate safety meeting/equipment check – Sam Hill
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Lunch (provided)
12:45 pm - 2:45 pm Outside – Continue rotating groups (15 minutes to move between rotations)
2:45 pm - 3:00 pm Wrap-up/Ceu's back inside
CEU's
- Certified Arborist 11
- Municipal Specialist 11
- BCMA Science 2.75
- BCMA Practice 7.25
- BCMA Management 1
- Utility 4.75
- CTW 7.25
Course Pricing
- ISAT member: $295.00 USD
- Non-ISAT member: $350.00 USD
Member pricing is an exclusive benefit to ISAT members only. You must be a current ISAT member at the time of registration. (Click here to join or renew)
Cancellation Policy
A processing fee of $50 USD will be charged for all cancellations received on or before March 18, 2022. Cancellations after March 18, 2022, will be charged the full amount of the registration fee. Cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected].
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