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PNW-ISA Continuing Education Courses

Currently Scheduled Certified Arborist Exams:

Calendar of Events The following courses, workshops, and events are sponsored or supported by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. For more information, contact the Chapter office at (503) 874-8263. For some forms, you will need Adobe (free download).
Watch this space for more information on the following courses and workshops. Courses and Workshops June 25, 2009 _________________ Bend, OR Managing Insects That Feed on Trees in Central/Eastern Oregon Hollinshead Barn Bend, Oregon 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM New! To register and pay online, copy this link to your web browser: http://pnwisaeventsinsects.eventbrite.com/ To register by mail or fax This full-day workshop offers basic insect training that will cover some of the major native and non-native insect issues in Central/Eastern Oregon. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with regional entomologists in a group/classroom setting as well as have one-on-one time during visits to local field sites to gain experience in developing and selecting appropriate control measures for a large suite of tree pests. Registration begins at 8 AM. Lunch is on your own. Plan to bring lunch and eat onsite. Coolers will be provided for storage. Registration Rates $80 for PNW-ISA or OLCA Members $100 for Non Members $50 Student (proof of current registration required) $10 late fee after June 15 July 8, 2009 _________________ Longview, WA Fundamentals of Tree Appraisal Cowlitz County PUD, 961 12th Avenue, Longview, WA 9 AM to 3 PM (no lunch provided); registration opens at 8:30 AM New! To register and pay online, copy this link to your web browser: http://wa91appraisallongviewjul8.eventbrite.com/ To register by mail or fax Registration Rates $80 for PNW-ISA Members $100 for Non Members $50 Student (proof of current registration required) $10 late fee after June 30 Sponsored by Pacific Northwest ISA / Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources / City of Longview __________________ Instructor: Elizabeth Walker, Proprietor, Sound Tree Solutions, Inc. Learn the basics of tree appraisal using the CTLA process and formulas, often referred to as the ISA appraisal process. The history of appraisal methods, value of trees, field tools used, a variety of approaches to the appraisal process, different cost approaches (i.e., trunk formula method versus replacement cost method), appraisal factors, sample calculations, as well as liability and insurance issues are discussed in this workshop. A practicum provides field experience by practicing assessment of several trees of varying sizes, species, condition, and locations. We will then return to the classroom to calculate appraisals, review field work, and discuss findings. August 3-4, 2009 _________________ Ammon, ID Two Full Day Programs Hazard Trees / Tree Appraisal Ammon City Hall, 2135 S. Ammon Road 9 AM to 5 PM (lunch provided) New! To register and pay online, copy this link to your web browser: http://id91appraisalammonaug3.eventbrite.com/ To register by mail or fax Registration Rates One Workshop: $96 PNW-ISA Members; $120 Non Members; $60 Students Both Workshops: $172 PNW-ISA Members; $220 Non Members; $100 Students 2009 Tree Climbing Competitions You must be a current member of the Pacific Northwest ISA to compete in the climbing competitions. Use this TCC Registration Form to register for one, two, or all three regional competitions. June 20, 2009 Portland Regional Tree Climbing Competition Raleigh Park, 3500 SW 78th Avenue Beaverton, Oregon August 23, 2009 Puget Sound Regional Tree Climbing Competition Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive East Seattle, Washington September 19, 2009 British Columbia Regional Tree Climbing Competition Queens Park, 51 First Street New Westminster, British Columbia October 5, 2009 PNW-ISA Chapter Tree Climbing Championship to be held in City Park, Kelowna, BC Tree Risk Assessment Course & Exam We now have over 500 PNW-ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessors. Course Schedule Courses are limited to 15 attendees. If the minimum number of attendees is not met, courses may be canceled. We have now scheduled courses well into December 2009. NEW! You can now REGISTER and PAY ONLINE using the links after each course date. If you need to pay by check or receive an invoice for a purchase order, please complete and fax or mail the following forms to PNW-ISA, PO Box 811, Silverton OR 97381 USA or FAX 503/874-1509. Write the "city and date" on the form. BC: TRACE BC Registration Form US: TRACE US Registration Form Anchorage, Alaska - 1 course scheduled UAF Cooperative Extension Service August 21-22, 2009 http://traak91anchorageaug21.eventbrite.com Coquitlam, British Columbia - 4 courses scheduled Riverview Hospital September 3-4, 2009 http://tra94coquitlamsep3.eventbrite.com October 22-23, 2009 http://tra96coquitlamoct22.eventbrite.com November 9-10, 2009 http://tra97coquitlamnov9.eventbrite.com November 26-27, 2009 http://tra98coquitlamnov26.eventbrite.com Victoria, British Columbia - 1 course scheduled Royal Roads University September 10-11, 2009 http://tra95victoriasep10.eventbrite.com Oregon City, Oregon - 3 courses scheduled Clackamas Community College August 17-18, 2009 http://traor92oregoncityaug17.eventbrite.com October 15-16, 2009 http://traor93oregoncityoct15.eventbrite.com December 14-15, 2009 http://traor94oregoncitydec14.eventbrite.com Redmond, Washington - 3 courses scheduled The Redmond Inn July 23-24, 2009 http://trawa93redmondjul23.eventbrite.com September 21-22, 2009 http://trawa94redmondsep21.eventbrite.com November 12-13, 2009 http://trawa96redmondnov12.eventbrite.com Richland, Washington - tentatively scheduled September 22-23, 2009 Tree Risk Assessment in Urban Areas and the Urban/Rural Interface Successful completion earns PNW-ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessor qualification. For those who have completed the course, please read this new informational TRACE Bulletin (March 2009). Changes to the course manual are addressed including new risk rating tables. PNW-ISA Certified Tree Risk Assessors (as of May 2009) The Tree Risk Assessment course was developed in consultation with the Workers� Compensation Board of British Columbia (WCB), British Columbia Hydro, Wildlife and Danger Tree Committee of British Columbia, and numerous reviewers around North America. The course is administered by the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (PNW-ISA). The need for the course was defined in British Columbia by a tree-caused fatality in 2000 which helped WCB focus attention on worker safety on golf courses and in urban areas. PNW-ISA approached WCB to explore ways to design and implement a training course for the assessment of trees in urban areas and in the urban/rural interface areas. These discussions resulted in a project, funded by WCB, PNW-ISA, and BC Hydro, to develop a completely new course and accreditation. The course design work was undertaken by Dr. Julian Dunster of Dunster & Associates Ltd. The effort involved several years of extensive research, testing, and review of the materials. In the summer of 2004, WorkSafe BC recognized the course and credential as an accepted industry standard in British Columbia. After a successful 2005 course launch in British Columbia, the course is now being offered in the Pacific Northwest.
Other Continuing Education Courses of Interest
The PNW-ISA promotes arboriculture and urban forestry courses offered by other agencies and organizations. Course organizers can click HERE to download a CEU approval form.
Other CEU Opportunities
Click HERE for a list of additional ISA CEU opportunities throughout the Chapter for the coming months. Additional dates may be added at various times, so check back often. May 15, 2009 - Boise, ID North American Training Solutions Ann Morrison Park, 7:30 AM to 4 PM ANSI Z133 Safety, Throwline and Throwbags, Ropes and Storage, Friction Savers, Setting climbing lines, Saddles vs. Harnesses, Snaps, Binders, & Hardware, Friction Hitches, Climbing Systems Register with Matt Coburn, Vermeer Rocky Mountain, 208/463-4573 Ongoing Pro-Hort Courses University of Washington Botanic Gardens, Center for Urban Horticulture, Seattle, WA http://depts.washington.edu/urbhort or 206-685-8033


ISA Certification Exams
The Certified Arborist exam is a written test consisting of 200 multiple-choice questions. The Certified Arborist exam costs US $150 for members of both the ISA and the PNW-ISA and US $250 for non-members or those who hold membership in only one of the organizations. The Utility Specialist and/or Municipal Specialist Certification is available to individuals who already hold the Certified Arborist designation. These exams are offered at the same time as the regular Certification exams. Rates vary from $55 to $100 for members of both organizations and $185 to $230 for non-members. The Certified Tree Worker exam consists of a 50 question multiple-choice written test and a climbing skills test. The Certified Tree Worker exam costs $115 for ISA and PNW-ISA members and $165 for non-members or members of only one organization. To access the CTW Application, please visit ISA's Certification page online. Morning exams begin at either 8:30 or 9 am, and afternoon exams begin at either 12:30 or 1:00 pm. You may not take an exam without pre-registering. Walk-ins are not accepted. Certified Tree Worker exams often run all day, beginning in the morning. Additional exams may be scheduled as needed. Advance registration for all exams is is required at least twelve business days before the exam date. No walk-ins are permitted. You may download an ISA Certified Arborist Application Form using Adobe Reader. Space in exams may be limited, so early registration is encouraged. Contact the PNW-ISA office at (503) 874-8263 or e-mail info@pnwisa.org for details.
2009 Certified Arborist Exams ________________ * Times listed are exam start/end times. Please check-in for exams one-half hour ahead of start time. Klamath Falls, OR May 16, 2009 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Pacific Power Building Brentwood Bay, BC May 16, 2009 - 8 AM to 12 PM Central Saanich Library Twin Falls, ID June 6, 2009 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM College of Southern Idaho Lewiston, ID June 6, 2009 - 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Lewiston Community Center Boise, ID June 20, 2009 - 9 AM to 12:30 PM Idaho Power Building Redmond, OR August 1, 2009 - 1 to 4:30 PM Redmond Senior Center Pocatello, ID September 26, 2009 - 8:30 AM to 12 PM Zoo Education Building Portland, OR October 10, 2009 - 8 AM to 12 PM Vermeer Pacific Building Anchorage, AK November 14, 2009 - 1 - 5 PM Northern Lights Building North Vancouver, BC December 5, 2009 - 9 AM to 1 PM BC Hydro Office Wilsonville, OR December 12, 2009 - 8:30 AM to 12 PM Wilsonville Community Center 2009 Certified Tree Worker Exams _____________ Boise, ID June 20, 2009 - 9 AM to 12:30 PM Idaho Power Building Exams may be scheduled upon request if eight or more individuals wish to complete the exam. Please note that we may or may not be able to meet your exact date request.

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