Ft. Lauderdale
ADVANCED PRUNING PRACTICES with DR. ED GILMAN
Tuesday January 3, 2012
Earn CEUs:     ISA - 7     FNGLA - 4     LIAF - 4    LA - 7
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Don’t miss this opportunity to learn advanced pruning skills by
enrolling in this limited edition arboriculture seminar.

Professional pruning techniques and the latest research-backed information will be brought together in this dynamic advanced workshop.  Dr. Gilman is one of only a few professionals in the world conducting controlled experiments with trees and their reaction to pruning. He will bring his unique approach to teaching in this one day seminar.  The financial success of your future and the stewardship of our urban forests are directly linked to the art and science of proper pruning. 

Meet Our Speaker:
Dr. Ed Gilman

Dr. Gilman will present preventive arboricultural treatments shown to increase tree health and longevity in compliance with the 2008 edition of the ANSI pruning standards. We will discuss older members of our tree population showing how to treat them professionally. Inappropriate reduction, raising the canopy, and other techniques designed to help can often end up initiating a downward health spiral. Above and below ground treatments for old trees will be discussed in light of recent research and practice. We’ll show you the newest crown and root pruning research, and new root management strategies designed to improve tree health. You will learn the latest science-based tree care.

AGENDA:

Morning Session  8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

How Trees Grow in Urban Landscapes: Applied Practical Tree Biology
   Review the basics of how trees work, how trees are put together, and how this impacts your daily
   pruning practices and bottom line. We will dissect live tree samples to learn what happens inside trees.

Tree Response to Wounding
   Tree response to pruning wounds and injury; which trees are good compartmentalizers of decay and
   which ones are not. Discussion and dissections of tree stems and branches will show discoloration,
   decay, and sprouting associated with the common tree species in your region.

Root Initiated Decay Progression
   Understanding how roots develop near the trunk will improve our ability to diagnose problems and
   develop effective treatments.

Break   15 minutes (Refreshments Provided)

Typical Tree Problems Associated with Urban Trees
   Trees in the forest have built-in mechanisms to prevent decay, disease and pests from entering the
   trunk; open-grown landscape trees often do not. Learn how to recognize the difference, why this is
   important to your operation, & how to help prevent trunk decay and pest problems.

Tree Structure From Roots to Crown
   Branches with included bark can break out from the tree; low codominant stems get in the way and have
   to be removed, or they break from the trunk. Learn how to these problems from and how to prevent them
   with appropriate pruning.

Pruning Cut Types: Removing Branches and Stems
   There are three pruning cuts used on trees. Learn which is most appropriate for young and mature
   trees. Bring home the ability to make the pruning cut at the appropriate spot to minimize pest problems
   and decay.

Lunch  12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (Provided)

Afternoon Session  12:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Developing a Sustainable Canopy Structure
   This is the most important technique to master when pruning young and medium-aged trees. It is the
   best way to prevent trunk decay and disease. Learn to choose the right branches and stems to remove
   to prevent problems later. With some practice, you can become an expert in this emerging, practical
   technique.

Effects of Pruning Types on Tree Survival in Storms
   New research provides guidance for better pruning treatments for our trees in storm prone areas. It also
   shows us what we should not be doing. This session will provide video and photos of trees blowing in
   120 mph wind after receiving different ANSI pruning treatments. This will change the way you view trees
   and how to manage them.

Root Pruning Strategies for Landscape Trees
   Root systems obviously must hold trees upright in storms to maintain a sustainable landscape.
   Improper mulching, planting, and irrigation encourages formation of stem girdling roots and other
   defects. The new ANSI standard (2008) addresses techniques designed to fix some of these problems.
   Be some of the first in Florida to learn about this new standard and how to use it. We will show you how
   to execute a root management program designed to improve tree health.

Thinning and Reduction
   Many trees are made more susceptible to storm damage with inappropriate thinning and reduction
   techniques. Learn how to remove less foliage while making the tree more resistant to storm damage.

Restoration Pruning
    Tree structure can be improved dramatically with restoration pruning. This session will cover the basics
    of this potentially profitable program. Reduce risk by incorporating these techniques into you municipal
    forestry program.

Outdoor Session  2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Outdoor Pruning Exercises: Creating and Maintaining Strong Structure With Pruning
     Put to use what is learned during the morning presentations. Under the direction the instructor and
     students, arborists will make appropriate cuts on the correct tree branches.

Award CEUs and Adjourn  4:30 PM
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