36th Texas Tree Conference, Academy, Tree Schools and Trade Show 

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Join us in Waco on September 30 - October 2, 2015 for the largest and best Texas Tree Conference ever! We anticipate over 1,000 attendees as we explore "Tree-nectivity: RE-connecting with the Environment". 

You can attend several events this year including:

• The Thursday and Friday Tree Conference and Trade Show that includes educational tracks for Commercial, Municipal and Utility Arborists, an awards luncheon, receptions and more.
• The Wednesday pre-conference Tree Academy. 
•  And the Friday Tree School for English and Spanish-speaking tree workers.
  

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Note corrections: 
*Academy registration is 8:00am and starts at 9:00am
*The Spanish Language Electrical Hazard Awareness Class has been cancelled 

(The link for online registration for all these events is at the bottom of the page)

2015 Texas Tree Conference and Trade Show
Thursday - Friday, September 30 - October 2, 2015 

At this years Texas Tree Conference and Trade Show, we will continue our history of providing outstanding education programs featuring nationally known speakers, the latest in tree research and arboriculture, an expanded trade show, an awards luncheon, and numerous networking opportunities. 

Learn from national leaders in research, commercial and utility arboriculture, urban forestry and landscape architecture.

Featured speakers include: Geoffry Donovan, Economist, USDA Forest Service, Oregon, Kevin Patton, Business Analyst, American Electric Power, Ohio, Daniel Woodroff, President, dwg. landscape architecture, Austin, Dr. Delia Roberts, President, FitSafe Solutions, Inc., Canada, Arturo Del Castillo, Senior Urban Designer, Dallas CityDesign Studio, Edith Makra, Chairperson, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, Illinois, Nelson Money, President, NRM-VMS, Inc, California, Kevin Patton, Business Analyst, American Electric Power, Ohio, Drew Zwart, Plant Pathologist, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories, California, Steven Spears, Principal, Design Workshop, Austin, Jesus Vetencourt, Project Manager, Wright Tree Service, Iowa, Nathan Arnold, Safety Manager, K&D Aviation, Oklahoma and others!

The 2015 conference theme is "Tree-nectivity" and topics will include:

Pathology and Ecology of Wood Decay Fungi
Soil Texture Determination in the Field
The Use of Sonic Tomography and Resistance Drilling for Advanced Decay Detection
Urban Wood Utilization—Portable Sawmill Demonstration
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)
Ground Penetrating Radar to Detect Tree Roots
Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) in Spanish
Understanding Human Error
State of the Dallas Urban Forest: Changing How Dallas Views Trees
My City's Trees: A look at Urban Forest Inventory & Analysis of Austin
The Occupational Athlete: Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement
Root Disease: Biology, Assessment and Management
Reclaiming Wood Products From the Urban Forest
OSHA 1910 269 Changes
MVCD - Testing Methods and Results
Managing Transmission Rights of Way as an Asset for Your Utility’s Image
Stormwater Management: Low Impact Development and Trees
Dallas Connect Cities Design Challenge
Scale Insects and Their Control in Texas
 Biochar Soil Amendments
Helicopter Safety
Challenges of Recruitment and Retaining Qualified Employees
Connecting with Customers

and more!

(The Wednesday Tree Academy and EHAP Training and the Friday Tree Schools are separate events from the Tree Conference and Trade Show)

The link for online registration for all events is at the bottom of the page

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2015 Texas Tree Academy
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Waco Convention Center
9:00 to 5:00
(Registration 8:00 - 9:00) 

Sharpen Your Skills in the Class and Field

Morning Class: Pathology and Ecology of Wood Decay Fungi

Dr. Chris Luley, Pathologist/Vice President, Urban Forestry, LLC

Back by popular demand, Dr. Luley explains in clear terms how decay fungi interact with trees in a variety of ways that impact their importance to tree risk assessment and stability. A small number of wood decay fungi are pathogens that can decay living sapwood. Arborists will learn the aggressive decayers and identify symptoms that indicate tree defenses are not working.

Afternoon: Field Stations

Station 1: Soil Texture Determination in the Field
Dr. Hans Williams, Associate Dean and Nelson Distinguished Professor of Forestry, Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches

Station 2: The Use of Sonic Tomography and Resistance Drilling for Advanced Decay Detection
Jim Dossett, Safety and Training Coordinator, Bartlett Tree Experts, Austin

Station 3: Urban Wood Utilization—Portable Sawmill Demonstration
Mark Duff, Urban Forester, Texas A&M Forest Service, San Antonio

Station 4: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones)
Dan Staley, Principle, Amalemma Resources, Aurora, Colorado

Station 5: Ground Penetrating Radar to Detect Tree Roots
Gary Raffel, Vice President, Dynamic Tree Systems, Bloomfield, New York

(The Tree Academy requires a separate registration from the Conference and includes lunch)

The link for online registration for all events is at the bottom of the page

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Texas Tree Schools
Friday, October 2, 2015
Waco Convention Center
9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Track 1 - Basic Tree Care and Safety Workshop - 5.0 CEUs

A great review or introduction to basic tree care for tree workers.  A stand-alone one day workshop that will be a combination of classroom and filed demonstrations.  Topics covered will include basic tree biology, tree pruning, ascent techniques review, tree hazard assessment, job site safety and chain saw operation and safety.  Master instructors are Guy LeBlanc, Owner of Arbor Vitae Tree Care, Austin and Brad Hamel, Regional Urban Forester with the Texas A&M Forest Service, Austin. 

Pista 2 - Jornadas para Trabajadores de Arboles - 5.0 CEUs

A Spanish language workshop covering tree biology, soil science, tree selection, installation & establishment, pruning, and diagnosis & plant disorders. Mark Duff from the Texas A&M Forest Service will lead this workshop.

(The Tree School requires a separate registration from the Conference - includes lunch)

The link for online registration for all events is below

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