Arboriculture Workshop at NAU

Arboriculture with Heightened Awareness

Date and Time:

Friday, July 15, 2016 ~ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Conference Description:

Join us for a packed day of education! You'll learn many different ways arborists can maintain tree health during climate change. We'll cover everything from low tech solutions for erosion control, passive water harvesting, the theory and practical application of structural pruning, and Aspen dieback. Basic components of arid soils including texture, structure and chemistry and how they relate to irrigation, fertilization and tree health will be discussed.

Agenda:

7:30 am	Registration
8:00 am	Welcome and Introductions
8:15 am	Maintenance of Tree Health During Climate Change Dr. Tom Klob, Professor of Forest Ecophysiology, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
9:15 am	Innovative, Low Tech Solutions for Erosion Control and Water Harvesting Sandra Hurlbut, Senior Instructional Specialist, Water Wise Program, Sierra Vista, AZ
10:15 am	Break
10:30 am	Aspen Dieback and Decline, White Pine Blister Rust and Aspen and Willow Leaf Rust in High Elevations of the Southwest Bob Celaya, Statewide Forest Health Specialist, Arizona State Forestry, Phoenix, AZ
11:30 am	Lunch (Provided)
12:30 pm	Common Insect Pests of Trees in the Southwest Dr. Rich Hofstetter, Professor of Forest Entomology, Norther Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
1:30 pm	Break - Tentative tree walk
2:00 pm	What Lies Beneath: Soil Health Determines Tree Health Kelly Murry Young, Horticulture Extension Agent, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ
3:00 pm	Structural Pruning: Let the Force Be with You Rebecca Senior, University Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County, Scottsdale, AZ
4:00 pm	CEU Sign Out *Please allow up to 6 weeks for processing of CEUs

Registration:

Early Registration (through July 7th):

$80.00 - WCISA Member
$105.00 - Non-WCISA Member

Regular Registration (on or after July 8th):

$105.00 - WCISA Member
$130.00 - Non-WCISA Member

Student/Senior (must be a WCISA Member):

$55.00

CEUs: