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Thursday January 16, 2014 at 8:00 AM CST-to-
Friday January 24, 2014 at 5:00 PM CST
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John Giedraitis
Texas Chapter International Society of Arboriculture
979-324-1929
isated@suddenlink.net
Dr. W. Todd Watson is an international plant health care consultant and has worked in private and public sectors in tree and landscape education, research, and anagement for over 25 years. He has a BS degree in Horticulture and a PhD in Plant Pathology from Texas A&M University.
Dr. Watson is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Texas A&M University and recently was the Program Leader for Urban and Community Forestry where he conducted research and taught arboriculture and urban forestry classes. In 2005, he was named a Montague Teaching Scholar at Texas A&M, and he received the SLATE award for teaching excellence in 2009. He has authored several articles in research journals and professional publications, and he has provided numerous tree and landscape presentations throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Dr. Watson is a member of the International Society of
Arboriculture (ISA) and has served on committees and editorial boards for ISA. In addition, he has been the Vice President of the Arboricultural Research and Education Academy and served as President of the ISA Texas Chapter. Dr. Watson is an ISA Board-Certified Master Arborist (TX-0974b) and was voted Texas Arborist of the Year in 2003.
With Dr. Todd Watson
January 16 & 17 and January 23 & 24, 2014
The Brazos Center
3232 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan, Texas
Online Registration is now closed.
Please register at the door.
Arboriculture 101 is unique. Unlike some workshops, this short course utilizes lecture and hands on instruction. Attendees have the opportunity to learn real world applications to validate concepts taught in the lectures. A variety of instructional methods, such as hands on displays, interactive discussions, and media demonstrations will be used as effective tools to address the varied learning styles of the students.
Dr. Watson's approach to education is to be a facilitator of learning. This begins with teaching basic concepts and then building on these facts towards more complex subject matter. Between classes, participants are encouraged to study and assimilate the information covered during the previous class. Each student will receive a manual of study notes, study questions, and a list of online resources to assist in learning the information presented.
Arboriculture 101 is designed to provide practitioners with an in-depth knowledge of how to care for urban trees. The original intent of the course was to assist those interested in testing for the International Society of Arboriculture's Certified Arborist Exam. However, the course is invaluable for professionals that would like to take a university style arboriculture course to learn more about the proper care for urban trees.
Arboriculture 101 is the premier course if you want to prepare for the ISA Certification Exam or improve your skills. Click here for the brochure.
Arboriculture 101 is designed to provide practitioners with an in-depth knowledge of how to care for urban trees. The original intent of the course was to assist those interested in testing for the International Society of Arboriculture's Certified Arborist Exam. However, the course is invaluable for professionals that would like to take a university style arboriculture course to learn more about the proper care for urban trees.
Who will benefit from this course?
- Architects, Engineers, and Developers who design and build structures around trees.
- Landscape architects.
- Landscape managers
- Individuals interested in taking the ISA Certified Arborist Exam*
- Certified Landscape Professionals, Certified Arborists, Licensed Pesticide Applicators, Landscape Architects, or other individuals seeking continuing education credits.
- Seasoned professionals seeking to learn the latest recommendations for caring for trees.
Some participants may only want to attend one or two days instead of the entire workshop to obtain continuing education credits or additional training in specific areas. Attendees who participate in the entire 4-day short course will receive certificates of completion.
Day 1 - Thursday, January 16, 2014
8:00-8:30 Pre-Evaluation Exam
8:30-10:00 Tree Biology
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-12:00 Tree Biology
12:00-12:45 Lunch
12:45-3:00 Tree Biology
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-4:00 Tree Biology
4:00-5:00 Tree Pruning
Day 2 - Friday, January 17, 2014
8:00-10:00 Tree-Soil Relations
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-11:00 Tree-Soil Relations
11:00-12:00 Water Management
12:00-12:45 Lunch
12:45-3:00 Tree Nutrition & Fertilization
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-5:00 Safe Work Practices
Day 3 - Thursday, January 23, 2014
8:00-10:00 Tree Identification
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-11:00 Tree Selection
11:00-12:00 Tree Installation & Establishment
12:00-12:45 Lunch
12:45-2:00 Tree Installation & Establishment
2:00-3:00 Trees & Construction
3:00-3:15 Break
3:15-4:00 Trees & Construction
4:00-5:00 Tree Support & Protection Systems
Day 4 - Friday, January 24, 2014
8:00-10:00 Plant Health Care
10:00-10:15 Break
10:15-12:00 Diagnosis and Plant Disorders
12:00-12:45 Lunch
12:45-3:15 Tree Assessment & Risk Mgmt.
3:15-3:30 Break
3:30-4:30 Treevia
4:30-5:00 Post-Evaluation Exam
Each day is approved for 7.5 CEUs for ISA Certified Arborists and 8 CEUs for TNLA Certified Professionals.