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Vertical Safety
by Jose Mercado, Hispanic Arborist Association

Attend Hispanic Arborist Association founder, Jose Mercado to explore job site set up, aerial lift inspection, pre-job assessment, AI use, aerial lift rescue, fall protection, suspension trauma, groundsman safety, chipper safety, and climber safety. Register to be safer!

November 4th at 9:30 a.m.

Chainsaw Safety

In this Chainsaw Safety session, participants will acquire an understanding of chainsaw safety features and operation principles encompassing maintenance, fueling, and proper handling techniques. Participants will also develop skills in assessing risks, identifying potential hazards, and implementing preventive measures. They will also gain awareness of resources available for continued operational and safety training.

November 4th and 5th at 11:00 a.m.

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Aerial Tree Safety
by Jose Mercado, Hispanic Arborist Association

In this course we will go over job site set up, aerial lift inspection, pre-job assessment, AI use, aerial lift rescue, fall protection, suspension trauma, groundsman safety, chipper safety, and climber safety.

November 4th at 1:00 p.m.

Selecting and Placing Trees and Shrubs to Prevent Failure
by Ashkan Nochian, Ph.D. Landoos LLC

Learn from educator and former Landscape Architect Ashkan Nochian, Ph.D. how to implement key design principles when landscaping with trees and shrubs, strategically and simultaneously. Gain insights into typical mistakes and failures when designing with trees and shrubs, and discover effective strategies to avoid them. You will acquire practical solutions for establishing a mature landscape efficiently without sacrificing professional design principles.

November 4th at 8:00 a.m.

Tree Problems
by Kevin Sims, Sims Tree Health Specialists

In this class we will go over some common tree issues and how to spot them. These issues will range from biotic to abiotic, and we will look at treatment options and things you can do before an issue starts.

November 4th at 2:30 p.m.

Palm Tree Pruning & Safety
by Jose Mercado, Hispanic Arborist Association

Industry expert, Hispanic Arborist Association founder, and certified arborist, Jose Mercado will present a seminar on the best practices of pruning palm trees for the overall safety of both the tree and groundsworkers. Register now!

November 4th at 1:00 p.m.

Groundskeeping Hazard Management
by Charity Madrid-Torres

University of Arizona's Health & Safety Officer Charity Madrid-Torres will share how to identify common hazards associated with landscape and groundskeeping tasks, recognize emerging hazards in real time, and take proactive actions to prevent injuries. Through real-world scenarios and field-based examples, participants will gain a clear, repeatable approach to making safer decisions before incidents occur.

November 5th at 8:00 a.m.

Solutions to Irrigation Salnity for Urban Trees in Arid Areas
by Wei Zhang, Tree Diaper

In agriculture, farmers can cope with the soil salinity by switching crops, but urban trees mean to stay in one place for decades and centuries, it is a slow suicide and it may become catastrophic on a future day. Reducing irrigation can be a solution, but how to keep the soil moisture level and improve the overall health of the urban trees? This presentation will introduce a novel solution to achieve this goal.

November 4th at 1:00 p.m.

Invasive Borers in Urban Forests
by Beatriz Nobua-Behrmann, Ph.D. University of California Cooperative Extension

In this seminar, you will learn how to identify the signs and symptoms of invasive bark and ambrosia beetle infestations. Enhance your expertise in urban forest health with this course by UC Cooperative Extension advisor, Beatriz Nobua-Behrmann, Ph.D.

November 4th and 5th at 8:00 a.m.

Fire Protection in the 21st Century
by Doug Kent, Author and Educator

Join this dynamic presentation on Firescaping and learn not just the foundational principles of fire protection, but also overcoming some of the barriers to active stewardship and care. Doug Kent, author of Firescaping: Protecting your home with a fire-resistant landscape (2nd Ed.), will discuss best practices in regenerative Firescaping, focusing on reducing hazards and creating healthy environments.

November 4th at 9:30 a.m.

Pruning Practices
by Jose Mercado, Hispanic Arborist Association

Industry expert, Hispanic Arborist Association founder, and certified arborist, Jose Mercado will present a seminar on the best practices of tree pruning for the overall safety of both the tree and groundsworkers.

November 5th at 11:15 a.m.

New and Underused Plants for California Projects
by Nicholas Staddon, Staddon Consulting

Join Nicholas Staddon, plantsman and West Coast resource for terrific California plants, as he navigates us through a host of new and proven plants for our regional landscapes with a special section on trees. Handouts will be provided as well as information on plant trends, cultural shifts, and a listing of relevant books and magazines.

November 4th at 11:15 a.m.

Balancing Water Restrictions and Needs for Young Trees
by Wei Zhang, Tree Diaper

How much water do trees need to survive/thrive? It may be surprisingly much less than most water prescriptions. We will look at case studies of saving 90+% water usage during droughts and water restrictions by reducing wastes and losses. The main goal of this presentation is to provide methods to keep trees alive and thrive during water restrictions and shortages without breaking rules or paying fines while conserving the precious water resource.

November 5th at 1:00 p.m.

Creating Sustainable Permaculture Landscapes
by Dane Shota, Arborist

Certified Arborist and Water Auditor Dane Shota will walk attendees through the design process that cultivates environments that prioritize ecological health and sustainability. Learn about the difference between organic fertilizers and living soil, as well as methods that utilize little irrigation and pruning.

November 4th at 9:30 a.m.

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