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 WRITTEN Exam (Written only) on Friday October 18, 2024 in Oakville, Ontario. Enroll through your ISA account: https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/myAccount/loginThe enrollment deadline is October 01, 2024.To be eligible to write the exam you must meet the eligibility requirements (generally a [...]
To take the reTRAQ Course you must currently hold the TRAQ qualification. The reTRAQ course includes refresher instruction in the morning, followed by a comprehensive exam in the afternoon. Be prepared to write the exam that day! Location: Kinsmen Recreation Centre, 20 Granville St, London, Ontario Canada N6H 2B1 (Room # 2A&B). The course opens [...]
Vineland's Greening the Landscape Research Consortium is offering a Free Webinar! Join Dr. Marilyne Carrey and Dr. Nadina Galle as they discuss technology applications into the urban forest including remote sensing, GIS and mobile apps! ISA Ontario is thrilled to collaborate on this webinar! 1 ISA CEU is available for attending live. Register online here.
The Asian longhorned beetle (ALHB) training session is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools required to detect ALHB in the field. The format of the training will be a short presentation and discussion followed by a review of ALHB signs and symptoms simulated on trees in the park. The session will provide [...]
Join Maple Leaf Ropes in Ancaster Oct 23-25 for the MLR Vertical Expo! Topics include: Rescue/Tactical on Oct 23; Tower/Rope Access on Oct 24; and Arborist Day on Fri Oct 25! On Arborist Day, sessions include spur poles and positioning; limb walking; rigging techniques; technical felling; crane rigging; grapple saw operations; aerial rescue and more! [...]
Vineland's Greening the Landscape Research Consortium is offering a Free Webinar! Join Dr, Cecil Konijnendijk and Dr, Adrina C, Bardekjian as they discuss social equity in our urban forests, including: involving diverse community voices in decision-making processes, focusing on improving areas with limited tree cover, and addressing historical injustices. ISA Ontario is thrilled to collaborate [...]
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 [...]
To take the reTRAQ Course you must currently hold the TRAQ qualification. The reTRAQ course includes refresher instruction in the morning, followed by a comprehensive exam in the afternoon. Be prepared to write the exam that day! Location: Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall: 200 Doug Duncan Dr, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3Y9 (Hall #4). The [...]
Join OUFC virtually for the 61st annual Conference! Topics will include invasive species, equitable urban forestry, climate risk mitigation and community planting programs. See details online here.
Join the Ontario Commercial Arborists Association (OCAA) for their 3rd Annual Fall Symposium! Thursday Nov 28 to Friday Nov 29, 2024 at Nottawasaga Inn. The agenda includes educational sessions, an award dinner, and tons of networking and fun! See details online here.
The 67th Annual National Forest Pest Management Forum will be held Dec 3-5, 2024 in-person at the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Ottawa AND virtually on Zoom. See the agenda online here. Register and see details online. Organized by Natural Resources Canada in support of the National Forest Pest Strategy, the Forum is the largest and [...]
