Carolina Canopy- Arboriculture Basics and Safety
Oct 14, 2025
8:00 a.m. - Noon
Agenda:
8:00 – 8:15 a.m. Welcome and Registration
8:15 – 9:05 a.m. Integrated Pest Management
In this session we will assess how Bartlett utilizes diagnostics to correctly identify pests and how that can lead to more consistent and successful pest management . We'll also discuss some of the tools and approaches to plant health care in residential landscapes and how to frame IPM in the context of these environments.
Speaker TBD
9:10 – 10:00 a.m. Arboriculture Practices for Tree Establishment
In this session we will discuss the importance of correcting defects in root bound plants before planting. We will discuss a live research trial where trees were planted with different corrective treatments applied to the root ball at time of planting. We will also cover the importance of proper structural pruning on young trees.
Speaker TBD
10:15 – 12:00 p.m. Chainsaw Practices, PPE, and Arboriculture Safety
Husqvarna professionals will be demonstrating proper safety practices and personal protective equipment when working with chainsaws for arboriculture. They will also showcase tool care for common tools utilized in tree care.
Rick Martineau, Senior Training Specialist, Husqvarna
Rick Martineau is a professional educator for Husqvarna, teaching about high power tools and techniques for Husqvarna Group with an associate’s degree from University of New Hampshire in Forest Technology and a bachelor’s degree from Keen State College in Secondary Education. He has worked with Husqvarna as a safety educator since 2017 following his time as an agricultural educator in New Hampshire.
Special thanks to our annual partners for funding the Carolina Canopy Workshops!
CEUs (ALL PENDING):
- ISA, Certified Arborist: 3.5
- ISA, Municipal Specialist: 1.75
- ISA, BCMA - Science: 0.75
- ISA, BCMA - Practice: 2.75
- ISA, TW Climber Specialist: 1.75
- ISA, TW Aerial Lift Specialist: 1.75
- SAF, Category 1: 3.5
- NC Pesticide License, GLNDX: 1
- NCLCLB, Business: 2
- NCLCLB, Technical: 2
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JC Raulston Arboretum, 4415 Beryl Rd Raleigh, NC 27606-1457
Fees
| Non-Member Early Fee Amount: | $60.00 |
| Non-Member Late Fee Amount: | $60.00 |
| Member Early Fee Amount: | $40.00 |
| Member Late Fee Amount: | $40.00 |
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