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PNW-ISA Annual Conferences
The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture holds an annual training conference in late September or early October at locations around the northwest. Check this page for conference updates and registration forms. For more information, contact the Chapter office at 503/874-8263 or by e-mail.
Donate to the ATC09 Silent or Live Auction. Proceeds benefit the Chapter's public outreach efforts and the TREE Fund (Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund).
Mark Your Calendars Now
PNW-ISA 30th Annual Training Conference
People and Trees: Adapting to Change
Kelowna, British Columbia
October 4-7, 2009
Sunday, October 4
Half Day Tree Academy with Ed Gilman
Root Development, Wind-throw and Soils
*****
Monday, October 5
Full Day Field Day
Chapter Tree Climbing Championship
Transplanting Large Trees (Mike Gates)
Ropes and Introduction to Splicing (Dave Strauss, Michael Tain)
Diagnosing Common Nutrient Deficiencies (Mario Lanthier)
Urban Tree Selection (CropHealth Advising)
Juvenile Trees: Planting, Roots, and Pruning (Ed Gilman)
Ergonomics for Tree Workers (Ed Carpenter)
Silva Cells (Mike James, DeepRoot)
Aerial Rescue (Dwayne Neustater)
Electrical Awareness (FORTIS)
Risk Assessment (Julian Dunster)
*****
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 6-7
Conference Sessions
Urban Trees and Climate Change
Pruning and Tree Care in a Changing Climate (Ed Gilman)
Sustainable Management of Urban Trees (Francesco Ferrini)
Concurrent Sessions for Commercial, Municipal, and Utility
Using a healthcare model to improve management of urban trees
Constructing and maintaining rooftop gardens and trees
Urban tree selection in a changing climate
Bare-root planting of large trees: recent research
Tree worker safety
Wood properties: Effects on safety, decay and utilization of waste wood
*****
Conference Extras
Trees and Wine Tour in the Okanagan Valley
Silent and Live Auction to benefit the TREE Fund
Exhibits and Demonstrations
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Conference Announcements
Watch for online registration forms coming soon!
Make sure you have proper documentation to travel.
Plan to stay at our host hotel, the Delta Grand Okanagan, and close to the action.
Waterfront Park and City Park all within walking distance.
Watch this space for more on sponsorships and exhibit space.
Interested in serving on the PNW-ISA Board of Directors? Four member-elected position will be open this fall.
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