International Society of Arboriculture Western Chapter to hold annual conference in California

CLEAR LAKE, CALIF.--Tucked away in a scenic cove on the south shore of Clear Lake, arborists and tree workers can experience 120 acres of fun and relaxation. Just two hours from San Francisco, this destination provides an idyllic setting for the Western Chapter ISA 2004 Annual Conference held May 9 ?EUR??,,????'??? 12, 2004 at Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa in Clear Lake, Calif.

The conference program will feature renowned Author and Lecturer Dr. Alex Shigo. His gift of time re-enforces his commitment to educating the tree industry. Also, featured is a specialist from Walpole, Australia, Dr. Joanna Young lecturing on Phytopthora root diseases.

The theme for the 2004 Annual Conference is ?EUR??,,????'??Education by Association.?EUR??,,????'?? The program will offer a wide variety of topics applicable for both arborists and tree workers: climbing and rigging hands-on instruction; crane use in tree work; rope splicing and application; legal aspects of arboricultural work; Sudden Oak Death; tree preservation during land development; and palm trees.