Arboriculture 101 Tree Care Short Course
January 26 – 27, 2017; 8:00 a.m.
February 9 – 10, 2017; 8:00 a.m.
Arboriculture 101 is designed to provide practitioners with an in-depth knowledge of how to care for urban trees. The original intent of the course was to assist those interested in testing for the International Society of Arboriculture’s Certified Arborist Exam. However, the course is invaluable for professionals that would like to take a university style arboriculture course to learn more about the proper care for urban trees.
Instructors:
Dr. W. Todd Watson
Watson is an international plant health care consultant and has worked in private and public sectors in tree and landscape education, research, and management for over 25 years. He has a BS degree in Horticulture and a PhD in Plant Pathology from Texas A&M University. Watson is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Texas A&M University and recently was the Program Leader for Urban and Community Forestry where he conducted research and taught arboriculture and urban forestry classes. In 2005, he was named a Montague Teaching Scholar at Texas A&M, and he received the SLATE award for teaching excellence in 2009. He has authored several articles in research journals and professional publications, and he has provided numerous tree and landscape presentations throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico
Who should attend:
Architects, engineers, and developers who design and build structures around trees.
Landscape architects and managers.
Individuals interested in taking the ISA Certified Arborist Exam.
Individuals interested in earning TCIA’s Tree Care Specialist credential.
Certified Landscape Professionals, Certified Arborists, Licensed Pesticide Applicators, Landscape Architects, or other individuals seeking continuing education credits.
Seasoned professionals seeking to learn the latest recommendations for caring for trees.
How to register:
Register online or contact Margaret Spencer at 281-513-5224, info@streamsidegreen.com
Registration fee includes study manual, lunch and refreshments.