Conferences, Workshops and Events

 In North Carolina

May 16, 2008
“PLANning FOR OUR FUTURE: Young Tree Management.” Planting, Pruning and Pest Management (with IPM principles). Harris E&E Center, 3932 New Hill Holleman Rd, New Hill, near Raleigh.

** We have plenty of spaces left. You may register at the door. We are unable to take credit cards at the door -- checks or cash only.**
Contact NCUFC at (336) 774-0215 with questions. Brochure and agenda. Registration: $85 NCUFC members, $100 non-members. Attendees will earn 5.0 ISA Arborist CEUs, 4.25 BCMA Practice, 5.0 Municipal, BCMA Management 0.75, 6.0 SAF CFEs, 2 hours pesticide credits (L N D X).

Featuring Dr. Eric Wiseman, Ph.D., Virginia Tech; Anthony LeBude, NC Cooperative Extension Fletcher Research Station; and Kelby Fite, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories

AGENDA

  • 7:30 - 8:00 AM       
    Registration with beverages and snacks
  • 8:00 - 8:15 AM    
    Welcome and introductions - Barry Gemberling, NCUFC Regional Seminar Coordinator
  • 8:15 - 8:45 AM             
    PLANTING, Indoor Session I - Kelby Fite
  • 8:45 - 9:15 AM             
    PRUNING, Indoor Session I - Anthony LeBude
  • 9:15 - 9:45 AM             
    PEST MANAGEMENT/IPM PRINCIPLES, Indoor Session I - Dr. Eric Wiseman
  • 9:45 - 10:00 AM           
    Networking break with beverages
  • 10:00 - 10:30 AM         
    PLANTING, Indoor Session II - Kelby Fite
  • 10:30 - 11:00 AM         
    PRUNING, Indoor Session II - Anthony LeBude
  • 11:00 - 11:30 AM         
    PEST MANAGEMENT/IPM PRINCIPLES - Dr. Eric Wiseman
  • 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM  
    Lunch (provided) and networking break
  • 12:45 - 1:30 PM          
    PLANTING, PRUNING & PEST MANAGEMENT/IPM PRINCIPLES   Concurrent Outdoor Demonstrations with Kelby Fite, Anthony LeBude & Eric Wiseman (Split into 3 groups)
  • 1:30 - 2:15 PM             Groups rotate and same as above
  • 2:15 - 2:30 PM             Networking break with beverages
  • 2:30 - 3:15 PM             Groups rotate and same as above
  • 3:15 - 3:30 PM       
    Wrap up, sign sheets for update credits, networking as desired - ADJOURN

May 31, 2008
“Trees in the Urban landscape. ” 9am-3pm. Riverside Business Park, Asheville. E-mail appalachianarbor@bellsouth.net with questions. $20.00 includes hot lunch. Register by May 28th by mailing a check to Appalachian Arborists, 2000 Riverside Dr suite 23, Asheville, NC 28804.

June 4-5, 2008
"Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) Workshop and Certification Exam." Husqvarna, Charlotte. Visit www.tcia.org or call (800) 733-2622 to register.

June 16, 2008
NC Urban Forest Council hosts "Conservation Arboriculture." Philip van Wassenaer and Neville Fay. Biltmore Estate, Asheville. Brochure and agenda. Contact the NCUFC office at (336) 774-0215, ncufc@aol.com or click here to register online. Attendees will earn 6.5 ISA Arborist CEUs, 2.75 BCMA Practice, 6.5 Municipal, BCMA Management 3.75, 6.0 SAF CFEs, 2 hours pesticide credits (L N D X).

In this first seminar we intend to explore the principles of Conservation Arboriculture. We will review heritage trees in North America, veteran tree habitat, biodiversity, co-evolution, conservation management techniques etc. Additionally, in the context of operating within a risk-averse society, we intend to explore the principles of non-defensive arboriculture, the role of device-based tree assessment in modern arboriculture (e.g. Picus tomography and wind-load simulation, tree pulling tests) and how reasonable risk decision-analysis can take account non-safety values of trees.

  • 8:00am Registration and coffee
SESSION 1 Introduction to Conservation Arboriculture
  • 8:30am–9:15am Philip van Wassenaer
    Introduction to Heritage and Veteran Trees
    The North America Context: Valuing and Conserving a Noble Inheritance
  • 9:15am-10:15am Neville Fay
    Introduction to Veteran and Ancient Trees
    The European Context: Lessons from Observing Old Growth, Co-Evolution and Tree Survival Strategies
  • 10:15am-10:30am Break
  • 10:30am -11:15am Neville Fay
    Conservation Arboriculture:The European Context, Veteran Tree Loss, Good Management;
    a New Philosophy of Arboriculture
  • 11:15am-12:00pm Philip van Wassenaer
    Non-Destructive Risk Assessment Tools: Changing Perceptions of Management and Urban Forestry
  • 12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch
SESSION 2 Device-Based Tree Condition Assessment: Risk Management Decision-Making
  • 1:00pm- 2:30pm Philip van Wassenaer
    Field Session – Picus Demonstration and Veteran Tree Management
    Discussion on Tree Hazard Management & Decision-Making
  • 2:30pm-3:15pm Neville Fay
    Hazard and Risk Management: The Principles of Non-Defensive Arboriculture
  • 3:15pm-3:45pm Philip van Wassenaer
    Hazard and Risk Management: Balancing Safety with Other Values
  • 3:45pm -4:15pm Philip van Wassenaer and Neville Fay
    Wrap-Up Session and Questions

July 24 , 2008
Carolina Canopy Workshop.” Hickory. More information coming soon. Contact the NCUFC office at (336) 774-0215.

July 24, 2008
NCUFC Executive Committee meeting after Carolina Canopy workshop. NCUFC members welcome. Contact NCUFC office at (336) 774-0215.

July 25, 2008
NCUFC newsletter deadline. Submit articles to NCUFC office.

August 7, 2008
Carolina Canopy Workshop.” Charlotte. More information coming soon. Contact the NCUFC office at (336) 774-0215.

September 9-11, 2008
NCDFR and NCUFC present “Trees for an Urban Future: Emerging Issues, Innovations and Current Trends.” Downtown Marriott in Greensboro. Contact Leslie Moorman for more information, leslie.moorman@ncmail.net

September 26-28, 2008
NCUFC board member retreat.

October 18, 2008
NCUFC's "Hero For A Day" Service Day. Victory Junction Gang Camp.

October 20-24, 2008
The Southern Chapter ISA presents “Arboricultural Training Program.” A tree-school program for individuals entering the field of arboriculture. Bartlett Lab, Charlotte. More information coming soon. Contact the Southern Chapter for more information, (888) 339-8733.

The “Arboricultural Training Program” is a five-day tree-climbing school that will teach safety and proper care of regional species as well as the fundamentals of climbing. The course will include classroom and field
instruction by experienced tree climbers and industry representatives. Much of the course’s time will be spent in trees learning climbing techniques. This short course is geared toward interested individuals with zero or very minimal arboriculture experience.

October 31, 2008
NCUFC newsletter deadline. . Submit articles to NCUFC office.

December 4-5, 2008
NCVMA's Annual Conference. Sheraton-Raleigh hotel, Raleigh. Visit www.NCVMA.net for updates, information.

December 12, 2008
Carolina Canopy Workshop.” Greensboro. Stream and wetland restoration. More information coming soon. Contact the NCUFC office at (336) 774-0215.

December 12, 2008
NCUFC Executive Committee meeting after Carolina Canopy workshop. NCUFC members welcome. Contact NCUFC office at (336) 774-0215.

Elsewhere

May 19, 2008
Spanish Workshop - TCIA's free "Electrical Hazard Workshop." New Harvest Park in Knoxville, TN. Visit tcia.org/Public/product_ehap_seminars.htm for more information.

May 28-30, 2008
"Nature & the Network." 2008 National Conference on Urban Ecosystems. Orlando. Visit www.american forests.org/conference

November 18-20, 2008
"Partners in Community Forestry." Atlanta. Visit www.arborday.org for more information.