BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County//NONSGML Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County Events//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL: VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT METHOD: PUBLISH X-MS-OLK-FORCEINSPECTOROPEN:TRUE DTSTART:20260330T121200 DTEND:20260330T160400 SUMMARY:2026 ISA Certified Arborist Training DTSTAMP:20110121T170000 LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T121225 CREATED:20260227T190726 SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT UID:32518 LOCATION: URL:http://ccedutchess.org/events/2026/03/30/2026-isa-certified-arborist-training DESCRIPTION:2026 International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist TrainingThis training program is designed to assist green industry professionals in obtaining the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist designation. Attendees of this program will gain an increased knowledge of practices pertaining to the care of trees including tree biology and identification, proper pruning, and safety, soils, tree health and diagnosis. ISA Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and DEC Pesticide recertification credits have been applied for but have not yet been granted for sessions. This training may be eligible for Landscape Architect CEUs. A Certificate of Attendance will be issued. Contact the NYS Dept. of Ed for further information.Join speakers Barb Neal, Mark Chisholm, Steve Chisholm, Amy Mackenzie, Don Gabel, and Isabella Yannuzzi.This training session is to prepare you to take the ISA exam, and is not the exam itself. Becoming ISA Certified is a two-step process. Apply to ISA to determine eligibilityAfter approval, enroll to take a computer-based exam2. Trainees must apply separately to ISA to be eligible to take the exam. The application guide can be found here: https://www.isa-arbor.com/Portals/0/Assets/PDF/Certification-Applications/cert-Application-Certified-Arborist.pdfFees for the exam must be paid to ISACCEDC/CCEPC/CCEWC cannot process exam applications nor accept exam fees. Once your application is approved by ISA you will be able to enroll for the exam. Computer-based exams may be taken at Pearson VUE testing facilities. You must first submit your application to ISA and receive approval prior to scheduling to take an exam.For testing centers visit: https://home.pearsonvue.com/isa.aspx More information on Computer-based Exams can be found on the ISA website: https://www.isaarbor. com/Credentials/Exam-InformationSession InformationSession 1: March 30th **DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits offered for Session 1** Category 10: Demonstration, 1.75 CreditsCategory 2: Forest, 1.75 CreditsCategory 25: Nursery, Ornamentals, Turf, 1.75 CreditsCategory 3a: Ornamental and Turf, 1.75 Credits**ISA Continuing Education Units offered for Session 1** Soil and Water Relations Presentation: Arborist 1.25 credits, BCMA-Science 1.25 creditsInstallation and Establishment Presentation: Arborist 1 credit, BCMA-Practice 1.00 creditNutrition and Fertilization Presentation: Arborist 1 credit, BCMA-Practice 1 credit12:30PM – 1:15PM Welcome, Housekeeping, Application Process Instructor: Isabella Yannuzzi, CCE Dutchess1:15PM – 2:30PM Soil/Water Relations Instructor: 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 and disease damage2:30PM – 2:45PM Break2:45PM – 3:45PM Installation/Establishment Instructor: 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 specifications3:45PM – 4:45PM Nutrition/Fertilization Instructor: 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 buildupSession 2: March 31st **DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits offered for Session 2** Category 2: Forest,  0.5 CreditsCategory 10: Demonstration, 0.5 CreditsCategory 25: Nursery, Ornamentals, Turf, 0.5 CreditsCategory 3a: Ornamental and Turf, 0.5 Credits**ISA Continuing Education Units offered for Session 2** Arborist 2.75 credits, BCMA-Practice 1.50 Credits, BCMA-Management 1.25 Credits, Tree Climber 2.75 Credits1:00PM – 4:00PM Safety/Climbing, Cable/Bracing, Worker Safety, Tree Support and Lightening Protection Instructor: Mark Chisholm, Aspen Tree ExpertsThere will be a 15 minute break during this timeTopics to be covered include: Basic safety proceduresPPELaws and regulationsElectrical hazardsHow to climb a treeMitigating damage to treesCorrective cabling and bracing practices to mitigate insect/disease/environmental damageTree support systemsLightning protection systemsInspection of GearRopesKnotsTree inspection for insects, diseases, structural hazardsRiggingSession 3: April 1st **DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits offered for Session 3** Category 2: Forest, 1.5 CreditsCategory 10: Demonstration, 1.5 CreditsCategory 25: Nursery, Ornamentals, Turf, 1.5 CreditsCategory 3a: Ornamental and Turf, 1.5 Credits**ISA Continuing Education Units offered for Session 3** Tree Pruning Presentation: Arborist 1 credit, BCMA-Practice 1 credit, Tree Climber 1 creditTree Risk Assessment Presentation: Arborist 1 credit, BCMA-Management 1 credit, Utility 1 creditPreservation Procedures Presentation: Arborist 1 credit, BCMA-Management 1 credit1:00PM – 2:00PM Tree Pruning Instructor: 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 Assessment Instructor: 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 diseases Instructor: Steve Chisholm, Aspen Tree Experts Topics to be covered include:How trees are damaged during constructionPlanning and preservationTreatment of trees damaged by constructionSession 4: April 2nd**DEC Pesticide Recertification Credits offered for Session 4, 1:30PM-4:30PM** Category 2: Forest, 2 CreditsCategory 10: Demonstration, 2 CreditsCategory 25: Nursery, Ornamentals, Turf, 2 CreditsCategory 3a: Ornamental and Turf, 2 Credits**ISA Continuing Education Units offered for Session 4** Urban Forestry Presentation: Arborist 1 credit, BCMA-Practice 0.25 credits, BCMA-Management 0.75 credits, Urban Forest 1 creditDiagnosis/Treatment Presentation: Arborist 1.75 credits, BCMA-Practice 0.75 credits, BCMA-Science 1 credit Tree Biology Presentation: Arborist 1 credit, BCMA-Science 1 credit12:30PM – 1:30PM 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 policy1:30PM – 3:15PM - 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 options3:15PM – 3:30PM Break3:30PM – 4:30PM Tree Biology and Tree IDInstructor: Isabella Yannuzzi, CCE DutchessTopics to be covered include:How trees growGrowth habits of treesTransport of nutrients and waterHow insects and diseases can move within a treeUse of a key for ID CLASS:PUBLIC CATEGORIES: STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR n/a