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DTSTART:20270108T121200
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SUMMARY:2027 ISA Certified Arborist Training
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URL:http://ccedutchess.org/events/2026/01/08/2027-isa-certified-arborist-training
DESCRIPTION:All Sessions with a Study Guide and ISA BMPs ($615)All Sessions with a Study Guide and ISA BMPs, 10% off with code "earlybird" when you register before 12/15/2026 ($535.50)All Sessions without Study Guide ($460)Each Session ($115)January 8th 12:30PM - 3:30PM**DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits offered for Session 1**Credits have been applied for and were awarded for last year's program. As soon as credits are received, the program agenda will be updated and registrants will be notified.**ISA Continuing Education Units offered for Session 1**Credits have been applied for and were awarded for last year's program. As soon as credits are received, the program agenda will be updated and registrants will be notified. Agenda Session 1 12:30PM – 1:15PM Welcome, Housekeeping, Application Process Instructor: Isabella Yannuzzi, CCE Dutchess Agriculture/Horticulture Program Leader 1:15PM – 2:30PM Tree BiologyInstructor: Isabella Yannuzzi, CCE Dutchess Agriculture/Horticulture Program Leader Topics to be covered includeTree growthXylem and phloemPlant transport and vasculature Tree biologyBranchesTwigsLeavesRootsTree physiologyTree growth and development 2:45PM – 3:30PM Tree IdentificationInstructor: Isabella Yannuzzi, CCE Dutchess Agriculture/Horticulture Program Leader Topics to be covered include Plant classification and taxonomyPlant IdentificationLeaf ID Leaf arrangementConifer IDPalm IDJanuary 11th 1:00PM - 4:15PM**DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits offered for Session 2**Credits have been applied for and were awarded for last year's program. As soon as credits are received, the program agenda will be updated and registrants will be notified.**ISA Continuing Education Units offered for Session 2**Credits have been applied for and were awarded for last year's program. As soon as credits are received, the program agenda will be updated and registrants will be notified.  Agenda Session 2 1:00PM – 2:15PM Urban Forestry: Seeing the Forest for the TreesInstructor: Amy E. Mackenzie, Urban Forester with NYSDECTopics to be covered include:The principles and practices of growing and maintaining trees in an urban environmentBenefits of treesPlanning for tree infrastructureTree inventories and urban forest management plansMunicipal tree policy2:15PM – 2:30PM Break2:30PM – 4:15PM - Diagnosis/Treatment and Plant Health CareInstructor: Don Gabel, former NYBG Director Plant HealthTopics to be covered include:Distinguish between plant problems caused by living and nonliving disordersThe systematic approach to the plant diagnostic process - 1PMHow stress can weaken a tree, predisposing it to invasion by pathogens and insectsSigns and symptoms of tree disordersTypes of insect and diseases of trees and their impact on tree healthChoosing insect and disease resistant varietiesPrinciples of Integrated Pest ManagementTreatment optionsJanuary 12th 10:00AM - 3:30PM**DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits offered for Session 3, 1:00 PM-4:15PM**Credits have been applied for and were awarded for last year's program. As soon as credits are received, the program agenda will be updated and registrants will be notified.**ISA Continuing Education Units offered for Session 3**Credits have been applied for and were awarded for last year's program. As soon as credits are received, the program agenda will be updated and registrants will be notified. Agenda Session 310:00AM – 12:00PM Hands-on DemonstrationInstructor: Mark Chisholm, Aspen Tree ExpertsTopics to be covered include:
 12:00PM-12:30PM Break for lunch 12:30PM – 3:30PM Safety/Climbing, Cable/Bracing, Worker Safety, Tree Support and Lightening ProtectionInstructor: Mark Chisholm, Aspen Tree Experts15-minute break during this time.Topics to be covered include:Basic safety proceduresPPELaws and regulationsElectrical hazardsHow to climb a treeMitigating damage to treesCorrective cabling and bracing practices to mitigateInsect/disease/environmental damageTree support systemsLightning protection systemsInspection of GearRopesKnotsTree inspection for insects, diseases, structural hazardsRiggingJanuary 14th, 1:00PM - 4:15PM**DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits offered for Session 4, 1:30PM-4:30PM**Credits have been applied for and were awarded for last year's program. As soon as credits are received, the program agenda will be updated and registrants will be notified.**ISA Continuing Education Units offered for Session 4*Credits have been applied for and were awarded for last year's program. As soon as credits are received, the program agenda will be updated and registrants will be notified. Agenda Session 4 1:00PM – 2:00PM Tree PruningInstructor: Steve Chisholm, Aspen Tree ExpertsTopics to be covered include:Basics of pruningPruning dead or diseased branchesPruning insect infested branchesProper pruning techniques to avoid insect or disease invasion2:00PM – 3:00PM Tree Risk AssessmentInstructor: Steve Chisholm, Aspen Tree ExpertsTopics to be covered include:Process of tree risk assessment - physiological vs. physical (insect or disease-causing structural weakness)Decay in trees, their cause and treatmentRecommendations to mitigate potential hazards3:00PM – 3:15PM Break3:15PM – 4:15PM Preservation Procedures to Protect Trees During Construction so as to ensure continued health of the tree to lessen the impact of opportunistic insects and/or diseasesInstructor: Steve Chisholm, Aspen Tree ExpertsTopics to be covered include:How trees are damaged during constructionPlanning and preservationTreatment of trees damaged by constructionJanuary 15th, 1:00PM - 4:30PM**DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits offered for Session 5**Credits have been applied for and were awarded for last year's program. As soon as credits are received, the program agenda will be updated and registrants will be notified.**ISA Continuing Education Units offered for Session 5*Credits have been applied for and were awarded for last year's program. As soon as credits are received, the program agenda will be updated and registrants will be notified. Agenda Session 51:00PM – 2:15PM Soil/Water RelationsInstructor: Barbara Neal, retired Consulting Arborist and Cornell Cooperative Extension agent for CCE TiogaTopics to be covered include:Soil characteristics and soils effect on nutrient availability and plant health(growth, insect/disease resistance)Physical, biological, and chemical propertiesSoil moisture and plant growth and potential stresses that cause insect anddisease damage2:15PM – 2:30PM Break2:30PM – 3:30PM Installation/EstablishmentInstructor: Barbara Neal, retired Consulting Arborist and Cornell Cooperative Extension agent for CCE TiogaTopics to be covered include:Proper planting techniques to avoid stress and promote healthy growth to avoid poor growth structure and/or invasion by insects and diseasesPlant selection for insect and disease resistanceTransplantingPlanting specifications3:30PM – 4:30PM Nutrition/FertilizationInstructor: Barbara Neal, retired Consulting Arborist and Cornell Cooperative Extension agent for CCE TiogaTopics to be covered include:Proper fertilization techniques to promote healthy plant growthDiscussion on how over-fertilization can promote insect buildup
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