Trees Florida 2013
Conference and Trade Show
Where the Trees Meet the Seas

June 9-10-11
Westin Beach Resort
321 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL  33304

CEUs offered:    ISA, LA (provider 0004488), FNGLA, LIAF, SAF, FACE and CTSP

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SUNDAY

ISA CERTIFIED ARBORIST EXAM (7:30 AM to 12:00 PM)
Register separately with ISA (Champaign, IL) at 888-472-8733 at least 12 business days prior to the exam.

Tree Academy Day
ACADEMY 1 | Trees & Storms
(9:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Lunch provided)
ISA CEUs:  6-Arborist, 6-Municipal, 6-Tree Worker, .75-Utility, BCMA (2.25-Mgmt, 2.25-Prac, 1.5-Sci)
Other CEUs: 4.75-LA (course #0009284), 4-FNGLA, 4-LIAF, 6-FACE, SAF

• Site Design and Tree Location to Minimize Storm Damage - James Socash, JFS Design
• Surviving the Storm: Species Selection and Planting - Thomas Laubenthal, Land Arch Consultants, Inc.
• Pruning for Storm Preparation - Dr. Ed Gilman, UF - Environmental Hort.
• Pre-Storm Assessment of Tree Strength Loss Due to Fungal Decay - Dr. Jason Smith, UF- Forest Resources & Conservation
• Trees and Utilities: Before, During and After a Storm - Geoffrey Kempter, Asplundh Technical Services, Grand Rapids, MI
• Urban Forestry Strike Team: Response After the Storm - Charlie Marcus, Florida Forest Service       
  
• Restoration Pruning and Damage Assessment - Dr. Ed Gilman, UF - Environmental Hort.      

ACADEMY 2 | Urban Forestry Field Study: Where the Trees Meet the Seas in Broward County
(9:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Lunch provided)  
ISA CEUs: 7.25-Arborist, 7.25-Municipal, 7.25-Tree Worker, BCMA (3-Mgmt, 4.25-Practice)
Other CEUs: 4-FNGLA, 4-LIAF

• Mangrove Planting - Dylan Larson, Miller Legg
• LEED Gold Award: Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital - Michael Conner, Calvin, Giordano & Assoc.
• Exotic Removal/Mangrove Restoration - Tammy Cook Weedon, Calvin, Giordano & Assoc.
• Lunch & Lecture Tour Collee Hammock Park OR Snyder Park - Gene Dempsey, City of Ft. Lauderdale
• Urban Tree Issues - Gene Dempsey, City of Ft. Lauderdale
• Neighborhood Redevelopment Project - Scott Strawbridge, Housing Authority - City of Ft. Lauderdale
• Pompano Beach Dune Renovation & Restoration - Paul Kissinger, EDSA

Evening Reception With Exhibitors (5:00 PM to 6:00 PM)
Join us at the Sunday reception in the exhibit hall for snacks with exhibitors and friends.

TreesAreCool Pub Crawl (6:30 PM to 9:45 PM)
COMPLIMENTARY TRANSPORTATION - IS NOW SOLD OUT
Pre-registered guests board a designated bus at the hotel at 6:30 PM to travel to the Las Olas area in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Stroll on your own & enjoy shopping, sipping & dining at historic Fort Lauderdale hotspots; or crawl along to local pre-determined pub hangouts...  Return to the bus at 9:45 for your ride back to the hotel. Food/beverage on your own. Register early for your bus seat!

MONDAY

• Opening Introductions & Welcome
• KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Arboriculture During the Past 20 Years: Tree Research and Applications - Patience in a Time of Immediacy - Dr Jason Grabosky, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
• On Track with TRAQ - Sharon Lilly, International Society of Arboriculture, Champaign, IL
• Creating Sustainable Landscapes for Broward County - Mike Conner, Calvin, Giordano & Associates
• Trees & Power Lines: An Uneasy Co-existance - Geoffrey Kempter, Asplundh Technical Services, Grand Rapids, MI
• Viagra for Trees: What Keeps Trees Erect in the Urban Forest - New Information on Stability and Anchorage - Dr Ed Gilman, UF - Environmental Hort.

Breakout Session 1 "What's Up Doc?" (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
ISA CEUs: 2-Arborist, 2-Municipal, BCMA (2-Science)
Other CEUs:  2-LA (course #0009286), 2-FACE, SAF

• The Future of Palms: Top Three Diseases & Their Impact on Ornamental Palms - Dr Monica Elliott, UF - Research & Education Center
• New Insect Pests in the South Florida Landscape - Dr Catharine Mannion, UF - Tropical Research & Education Ctr
• Dooryard Fruit: Diagnostics & Treatments - Dr Aaron Palmateer, UF - Tropical Research & Education Ctr

Breakout Session 2 "Take a Closer Look"  (3:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
ISA CEUs: 2-Arborist, 2-Municipal, BCMA (2 Mgmt)
Other CEUs:  2-LA (course #0009287), 2-FACE, SAF

• Lateral Branch Loading: Understanding Branch Form and Function - Dr Jason Grabosky, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
• Mangrove Regulations & Pruning Solutions - Ryan St George, Broward Cty Aquatic & Wetland Resource Program
• Deferred Utility Maintenance: What Does It Really Cost? - Geoffrey Kempter, Asplundh Technical Services, Grand Rapids, MI

Monday Night Social (8:00 PM to 11:00 PM)
Splish-Splash, we're havin' a bash!  Wear your swim trunks & grab a towel - it’s a pool party!  Bring your family & join your friends at the Trees Florida 2013 Monday Night Social at the Westin Beach Resort pool deck.  See you there!

TUESDAY

• The Future of Palms: Top Three Diseases & Their Impact on Ornamental Palms - Dr Monica Elliott, UF - Research & Education Center
• New Insect Pests in the South Florida Landscape - Dr Catharine Mannion, UF - Tropical Research & Education Ctr
• Dooryard Fruit: Diagnostics & Treatments - Dr Aaron Palmateer, UF - Tropical Research & Education Ctr

Breakout Session 2 "Diagnostic Skills" (8:00 AM to 10:00 AM)
ISA CEUs: 2-Arborist, 2-Municipal, BCMA (.5-Mgmt, .5-Practice, 1-Science)
Other CEUs:  2-LA (course # 0009288), 2-FACE, SAF

• Establishing Trees - Dr Ed Gilman, UF - Environmental Hort.
• Sustainable & Organic Landscape Development - Jeff Shimonski, Parrot Jungle Horticulture Department
• Testing Your Diagnostic Skills - Dr A.D. Ali, Davey Institute Technical Services and Norm Easey, Urban Forestry Consulting, PA

10:30 AM Silent Auction Bidding Ends - remember to pay for & pick up your TREE Fund Silent Auction items during this break! Packing material will be available. Items cannot be held for later pick-up.

General Session (10:45 AM to 3:15 PM - Lunch provided)
ISA CEUs: 4.5-Arborist, 4.5-Municipal, BCMA (3-Mgmt, 1.5-Science)
Other CEUs: 4.5-LA (course #0009289), 4-FNGLA, 4-LIAF, 4.5-FACE, SAF

• Trees as Infrastructure - Dr Jason Grabosky, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
• Trees & Sidewalk Solutions in Miami-Dade County - John Oldenburg, Greenspace
• 12:00 PM LUNCHEON WITH GUEST SPEAKER: Arboriculture: Yesterday, Today, & Tomorrow -
  Sharon Lilly, International Society of Arboriculture, Champaign, IL
• South Florida Trees for Canopy Color - David McLean, Living Systems
• A Sneak Peek into Probablity: An Introduction to Plant Appraisal 10th Edition - Lori Ballard, Samnik & Associates, LLC
• Myth Busters - Dr Ed Gilman, UF - Environmental Hort.

3:15 PM Conference Adjourns