Tree Pruning for Municipal Staff

When
01/29/2013
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location
8 locations within Illinois

The Illinois Arborist Association (IAA) is providing an important training opportunity for any agency staff that manages public trees on streets, parks or rural roads. Funded by the US Forest Service and administered through Southern Illinois University with assistance from the Illinios Department of Natural Resources, the IAA is providing a one-day workshop in eight locations throughout Illinois. Instructors are all ISA Certified Arborists. Sessions will consist of classroom instructions and hands on practice in the field.

Topics will include:

Tree biology
Safety
Pruning techniques
Equipment and risk reduction.

The objective of the workshop is to assist agency staff in maintaining their tree resource for improved health, longevity, reduced cost, reduced risk and enhanced staff skills. All participants will receive a copy of the ANSI Z-133 safety standards and a copy of the International Society of Arboriculture's "Best Management Practices - Pruning" publication.

Locations and Dates:
Altamont, IL: January 9
Henry, IL: January 11
Mt. Vernon, IL: January 18
Springfield, IL: January 18
Edwardsville, IL: January 23
Macomb IL: January 23
Bloomington, IL: January 25
Carbondale, IL: January 29

Registration is limited to 20 participants per workshop, so don't delay your registration.

Registration cost is $15 and includes lunch and break refreshments. To register, CLICK HERE.

For more information, call 877-617-8887