Overview
Join local experts and the Texas Chapter ISA for an explanation on how to use the ANSI A300 standards and the Best Management Practices to write effective pruning specifications. This five-hour workshop will help you better understand the A300 standards while learning how to think long term about managing a tree's branch architecture, thereby creating long term repeat clients.
Class size is limited to 50
Agenda
Monday May 19, 2025
7:30 - 8:00 Registration/Coffee
8:00 - 9:00 AM – Introduction to ANSI A300 (2023) Pruning Standards
- Understanding the latest updates in ANSI A300 pruning standards
- Defining pruning objectives and their importance in tree health and risk management
- Overview of pruning systems which define the long-term form of the plant
- Importance of consistent pruning terminology for clear communication in specifications
9:00 - 10:00 AM – Pruning Systems, Objectives, Cuts, and Practices
- In-depth exploration of different pruning systems and when to apply them
- Types of pruning cuts: reduction, removal, heading
- The science behind pruning and how it influences tree response and architecture
- Recognizing and managing pruning limitations based on tree condition and species
10:00 - 11:00 AM – Writing Effective Pruning Specifications
- Crafting clear and precise pruning specifications using A300 guidelines
- Defining limitations, exclusions, terms and conditions
- Real-world examples of well-written specifications
- Group exercise: Reviewing and improving pruning specifications
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Field Application: Structural Pruning & Tree Architecture
- Site visit to The Tree Place’s container tree stock
- Identifying conditions of concern in young trees and making pruning decisions
- Practical application of structural pruning techniques
- Observing tree architecture and growth patterns to inform pruning strategies
12:00 - 1:00 PM – Lunch Break (Networking & Discussion)
CEUs
- Certified Arborist 4
- Municipal Specialist 4
- BCMA Management 4
Course Pricing
- ISAT member: $80 USD
- Non-ISAT member: $100.00 USD
Cancellation Policy
A processing fee of $25 USD will be charged for all cancellations received on or before May 17, 2025. Cancellations after May 17, 2025, will be charged the full amount of the registration fee. Cancellation requests must be emailed to [email protected].