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Rigging for Removal
by Jose Mercado, Hispanic Arborist Association
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Attend Hispanic Arborist Association founder, Jose Mercado to explore chipper safety and it's use, ground men safety while working, including h-hats, eye protection, hearing protection, leg protection, proper chipper starting procedures, use of chainsaws and feeding brush into chipper. Register to be safer!
November 12th at 8:00 a.m. |
Chainsaw Safety in the Landscape
by Rene Soberanis, STIHL
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Master the essentials of chainsaw safety in landscape operations by joining this practical, expert-led seminar with industry leader, STHIL. Whether you’re new to chainsaws or looking to update your skills, you’ll gain actionable knowledge.
November 12th at 9:45 a.m. |
Proper Palm Pruning
by Jose Mercado, Hispanic Arborist Association
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Hispanic Arborist Association's Jose Mercado will go over aerial rescue procedures, inspections, calling 911, getting the rope into trees (or aerial lift), checking the victims, and maneuvering friction hitches down along with victim. Sign up to develop proper palm pruning practices!
November 12th at 11:30 a.m. |
Palm Tree Safety
by Jose Mercado, Hispanic Arborist Association
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In this course, Hispanic Arborist Association's Jose Mercado will go over aerial rescue procedures, inspections, calling 911, getting the rope into trees (or aerial lift), checking the victims, and maneuvering friction hitches down along with victim.
November 13th at 1:15 p.m. |
Basic Pruning
by Jose Mercado, Hispanic Arborist Association
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Industry expert, Hispanic Arborist Association founder, and certified arborist, Jose Mercado will present a seminar on the best practices of tree pruning for the overall safety of both the tree and groundsworkers. Register now!
November 13th at 9:45 a.m. |
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Tree Pests
by Susan Sims, Sims Tree Health Specialists
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You don't want to miss this seminar with Susan Sims of Sims Tree Health Specialists will guide attendees through the complex web of tree pest issues beginning with the basics: what constitutes a disorder and how to tell whether it’s caused by a living (biotic) or non-living (abiotic) agent.
November 12th at 8:00 a.m. |
Firescaping: Fire Resistant Landscapes
by Doug Kent, Author and Educator
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In the midst of fire becoming increasingly more common and dangerous, accompany Author, Educator, and Speaker, Doug Kent to learn about structures, defensible space, and the role of plants in fire protection.
November 12th at 9:45 a.m. |
What Are You Wearing?
PPE in the Workplace
by Karey Windbiel-Rojas UC IPM
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In this seminar, Karey Windbiel-Rojas will dive into the various kinds of personal protective equipment (PPE), their differences, appropriate uses, and requirements based on the pesticide label and California law, leaving attendees safer.
November 12th at 11:30 a.m. |
How to Grow Healthy Citrus
by Ron Whitehurst, Rincon-Vitova Insectaries, Inc.
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Sign up for this course with Rincon-Vitova Insectaries, Inc.'s Ron Whitehurst to learn about citrus growers' threat. The Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening disease caused by a bacteria is vectored by Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP). Trees may not show symptoms of the disease for 6 months to two years. Sign up today to learn how to combat this tree disease.
November 12th at 1:15 p.m. |
How to Grow Healthy Citrus
by Ron Whitehurst, Rincon-Vitova Insectaries, Inc.
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Sign up for this course with Rincon-Vitova Insectaries, Inc.'s Ron Whitehurst to learn about citrus growers' threat. The Huanglongbing (HLB) or citrus greening disease caused by a bacteria is vectored by Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP). Trees may not show symptoms of the disease for 6 months to two years. Sign up today to learn how to combat this tree disease.
November 12th at 1:15 p.m. |
Recognizing Tree Problems and Solutions
by Kevin Sims, Sims Tree Health Specialists
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Kevin Sims with Sims Tree Health Specialists will equip attendees with the knowledge to diagnose common tree problems by focusing on the visual symptoms of pests, diseases, nutrient deficiencies, and environmental stress in this comprehensive CEU applicable session.
November 12th at 3:00 p.m. |
Invasive Borers in Urban Forests:
Identification, Impacts, and IPM Solutions
by Beatriz Nobua-Behrmann, Ph.D. University of California Cooperative Extension
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In this seminar, you will learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of invasive bark and ambrosia beetle infestations. Enhance your expertise in urban forest health with this course by UC Cooperative Extension advisor, Beatriz Nobua-Behrmann, Ph.D.
November 13th at 8:00 a.m. |
Site Specific Tree Selection
by Steve Jimenez, Disneyland
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Certified Arborist, Urban Forest Specialist, TRAQ qualified, TPAQ qualified, Steve Jimenez will cover the different landscape settings and the environments created by our urban development, the popular trees being installed, evaluation practices, and tree adaption. Register today to best select and maintain trees!
November 13th at 8:00 a.m. |
Irrigation Scheduling for
Maximum Water Savings
by Doug Callison, Callison Irrigation Consulting
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The seminar will review the process of assessing and auditing irrigation systems, calculating precipitation rates, soil intake rates and moisture holding capacity, and system uniformity.
November 13th at 9:45 a.m. |
Arborist Report Writing
Palms/Insects/Disease
by Gabriel Gomez, Veseris
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Palms can be a scary and challenging job. Veseris' Gabriel Gomez will explore the idea that species choice and cultural controls are extremely important to any SOP and IPM program. Register for this valuable, pest specific course!
November 13th at 9:45 a.m. |
Arborist Report Writing
by Erik Diaz, West Coast Arborists
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If you have recently achieved your ISA Arborist credential and need some help with writing Arborist Reports this is the seminar for you! Erik Diaz with West Coast Arborists will go through the entire process, from site visit to submitting your report for a more successful arborist report. Sign up Today!
November 13th at 11:30 a.m. |
Sustainable Permaculture Landscape
with or without Native Plants
by Dane Shota, Arborist
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Certified Arborist and Water Auditor, Dane Shota will walk attendees through the design process that cultivates environments that prioritize ecological health and sustainability, regardless of whether native plants are used. Register today before spaces fill!
November 13th at 11:30 a.m. |
Root Problems
by Susan Sims, Sims Tree Health Specialists
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This seminar, with Susan Sims of Sims Tree Health Specialists, offers an in-depth look at the hidden half of trees: the roots. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of where roots grow, how they function, and the ways they differ across species—including monocots and trees with clonal or grafted root systems. Register now to insure that you get a spot!
November 13th at 11:30 a.m. |
Facilitating a Partnership Between
Arborists and Designers
by Kevin Sims, Sims Tree Health Specialists
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This session with Kevin Sims from Sims Tree Health Specialists explores how landscape contractors and designers can collaborate effectively with certified arborists to improve tree health outcomes, reduce liability, and enhance client satisfaction.
November 13th at 1:15 p.m. |
Healthy Soils Support Healthy Trees
by Wei Zhang, Tree Diaper
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Soil Genomics, like a DNA test, provides a better understanding of soil microbial communities and their symbiotic relationship with trees. Join VP of Research and Development with Tree Diaper, Wei Zhang to discover the benefits of healthy trees and the importance of nurturing them.
November 13th at 1:15 p.m. |
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