Join the Tree Trust Friday July 19 for a full day workshop of practical and valuable information led by Philip van Wassenaer, principal of Urban Forest Innovations, arborist and well-known lecturer. The day includes outdoor field learning. Lunch and refreshments are provided. Cost is $175. 7 CEUs are available. The event is sponsored by Eloquip [...]
Back by popular demand, this two-day immersive workshop is filled with fun, interactive group learning activities in the great outdoors! Designed specifically for arborists, you'll learn to scout and identify tree pests and beneficial insects.Registration is all-inclusive and includes course manual, all meals, and two-nights accommodation at Queens University Biological Station (north of Kingston, ON). [...]
PGRs in Tree Care Reducing the amount of top growth a plant puts on in a season can be beneficial from an aesthetic and pruning labor standpoint. Modern growth regulators offer a host of secondary health benefits that improve a plant's chances of surviving in our urbanized ecosystems. By the end of this talk attendees [...]
Pruning for Performance and Prevention How do I remedy poor branching structure? What are my options with these codominant stems? Corrective pruning has many implications which includes 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 [...]
Bur Oak Blight and Two-lined Chestnut Borer in the Midwest We’ll discuss how to identify bur oak blight and two-lined chestnut borer. We’ll also discuss the impacts these threats have on native bur oaks in the Midwest and discuss the strategies involved to maintain healthy bur oaks. Speaker: Jay Goughnour, Arborjet|Ecologel - Upper Midwest Regional [...]
Appraising Tree Losses for Insurance Adjusters When disaster strikes, consulting arborists are called upon by insurance adjusters to assess and value the damage done to trees. This presentation shows case studies of collaboration between consulting arborists and insurance professionals, focusing on claims from the Napa and Ventura fires, the Santa Barbara mudslides, and the Phoenix [...]
SLF: Threats and Management Strategies Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) has expanded across the country since it was first discovered in 2014 in eastern PA. In 2022, it was found as far west as Iowa and as far south as North Carolina. With this expansion, it has become crucial for communities, tree care, landscape, and pest management [...]
Rehabilitating Drought Stressed Trees Learn the impact of severe drought on trees, identify symptoms, and discuss prevention, management and recovery strategies for a the most valuable plants in the landscape. We will cover various plant health care products and application techniques to consider when treating drought-stricken trees: Symptoms of drought stress Physiological impacts related to [...]
The 2024 OTCC will be held at RK McMillan Park in Mississauga! Save the dates! More details will be posted on the event soon - check online for updates. We can't wait to see you there!
The 2024 Canadian Urban Forest Conference will take place from October 15 to 18 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The conference theme is Trees for All: Equity in Canada’s Urban Forests. Heightened recognition of the economic, environmental, social, and health benefits of trees has illuminated the importance of equity within Canada’s urban forests. The topic of equity [...]
We'll be hosting exams for the: ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, Municipal Specialist Exam and Tree Climber Exam (Written & Skills) on Friday November 8, 2024 in Whitby, Ontario. Enroll through your ISA account: https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/myAccount/loginThe enrollment deadline is October 23, 2024.To be eligible to write the exam you must meet the eligibility requirements (generally a [...]
ISAO's Annual Conference and Trade Show is THE premier gathering for arboriculture professionals in Ontario! Join us for three days of educational sessions, networking, an incredible trade show, and FUN! This three-day event will be held at Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino in Windsor, Ontario. We'll have details posted online soon. We can't wait to [...]
