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Join the ISAT Mailing List Sign Up Here We will never sell or give your email away Search Members Consumers Developers and Builders John Giedraitis Executive Director 979-324-1929 email 2013 Oakwood Trail College Station, TX 77845 Contact the Webmaster Sponsors and Exhibitors Information Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2015 Tree-nectivity: Re-Connecting with the Environment Early registration ends Sept. 11! The 36th Annual Texas Tree Conference, Academy, Awards, Tree School and Trade Show Waco Convention Center September 30 - October 2, 2015 Click here for more information or to register Click here to get Sponsor and Exhibitor information Waco Sept. 30, 2015 2015 Texas Tree Academy Waco Convention Center September 30, 2015 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Registration is from 8:00 to 9:00) This year there will be a morning classroom session by Dr. Chris Luley on how to identify wood decay fungi and their role in tree risk assessment and stability. The afternoon session will be held outdoors and include hands-on field stations including: -Soil Texture Determination in the Field -The Use of Sonic Tomography and Resistance -Drilling for Advanced Decay Detection -Urban Wood Utilization—Portable Sawmill Demonstration -Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Drones) -Ground Penetrating Radar to Detect Tree Roots Click here for more information (The Tree Academy requires a separate registration from the Conference - includes lunch) Waco Sept. 30, 2015 Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) in Spanish) September 30, 2015 Waco Convention Center 8:00 am - 5:00 pm This training will be in conjunction with the Texas Tree Conference in Waco. The Electrical Hazards Awareness Program, or EHAP, is a training program that employers can use in conjunction with documented on-the-job skill training and assessment to increase awareness and assure the competency of their employees to work safely and to meet ANSI and OSHA requirements. Click here for more information (This workshop is not part of the main conference and requires separate registration) (Class size limited - lunch is included) Waco October 2, 2015 Texas Tree School s Friday, October 2, 2015 Waco Convention Center 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM Track 1 - Basic Tree Care and Safety Workshop - 5.0 CEUs A great review or introduction to basic tree care for tree workers. A stand-alone one day workshop that will be a combination of classroom and filed demonstrations. Topics covered will include basic tree biology, tree pruning, ascent techniques review, tree hazard assessment, job site safety and chain saw operation and safety. Master instructors are Guy LeBlanc and Brad Hamel. Pista 2 - Primeras Jornadas para Trabajadores de Arboles - 5.0 CEUs A Spanish language workshop covering tree benefits, water management, pruning and tree biology. Expert speakers will include Mark Duff of the Texas Forest Service and Rosa Elana of Arboricultura Urbana y Paisaje in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Click here for more information (The Tree School requires a separate registration from the Conference - includes lunch) Waco Call for photos: Texas Tree Conference Tree Geek Slideshow What’s the weirdest tree related thing you’ve seen this year? Did you get a photo of it? Submit your interesting images and offbeat pics for an opportunity to share the uncommon with your fellow tree geeks at this year’s Texas Tree Conference. A slideshow will be put together for all to enjoy during the conference. Be sure that your photo: ● Quality: at least least 300 dpi or better ● Size: 3-4MB ● Include photo credits ● Has a short description How to share: ● Email images directly to isatphotos@gmail.com OR ● Upload to Flickr here https://www.flickr.com/groups/2815857@N21/Deadlines for the Texas Tree Conference’s Tree Geek Slideshow is 9/22/15 Photos may be submitted anytime for general sharing purposes. Note: ● Photos may be used and shared for all sorts of media purposes, by submitting yours, you are signaling that you agree to share. ● ISAT puts safety FIRST; do not expect to see slides utilized that violate ANSI standards. Nov. 4-7, 2015 TRAQ Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course Austin - Nov. 4-7, 2015 R egistration Closes Oct. 8 The Texas Chapter ISA is offering the new ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) course and assessment. TRAQ provides an opportunity for arborists to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity. Skip Kincaid will be your instructor covering Tree Biology and Mechanics, Tree Inspection and Assessment, Data Analysis and Risk Categorization, and Risk Reporting. The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) Course prepares the participant to take the TRAQ assessment to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. The qualification consists of a two-day educational course followed by a one-half day assessment that includes both a written and field component. It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive this qualification. Click here for more information Click here for TRAQ flyer Austin Nov. 4-7, 2015 Urban Forest Steward & Habitat Steward Training Austin - Sept. 12 - Oct. 17, 2015 Urban Forest Steward is a series of workshops about urban trees organized by TreeFolks and PARD Austin Urban Forestry. Drought, disease and habitat degradation take a constant toll on urban trees. Texas A&M Forest Service estimates that the 2011 drought killed more than 5.6 million urban trees across Texas. We believe that the more you know about trees, the more you’ll want to take care of the trees at your home and in your community. The goal of Urban Forest Steward is to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to do just that! Click here for more information Austin Nov. 13-14, 2015 V National Forum of Arboriculture and Urban Danonomía 13-14 and November 15 of the year 2015 Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico Please visit the website: www.amanoreste.org Monterrey, Mexico April 2-3, 2016 San Antonio The World Comes to Texas!!! 2016 International Tree Climbing Competition Come to Texas in 2016 April 2-3, 2016 Brackenridge Park, San Antonio, Texas You are invited! In addition to the competition, next year’s ITCC will offer educational opportunities with demonstrations of safety and best practices, industry vendors, and many activities to engage the public, creating an exciting event for everyone who will participate. Click here for highlights from the 2015 ITTC in Tampa Click here for ITCC information San Antonio August 13-17, 2016 Fort Worth The World Comes to Texas!!! 2016 International Tree Conference and Trade Show Come to Texas in 2016 August 13-17, 2016 Fort Worth, Texas Save the date! ISA’s Annual International Conference and Trade Show is the world’s premier gathering of arboricultural professionals, where practicing arborists and urban foresters come together with top researchers and educators to learn the latest in research, technology, and innovations in arboriculture and urban forestry. Click here for the announcement Fort Worth Call for Papers: Submit Your Proposals for the 2016 ISA Conference in Ft. Worth Presentation proposals will be accepted through Friday, 4 December 2015. Click here for more information and make note of the 2016 Fort Worth conference dates: 13-17 August 2016. Sept. 4 to Sept. 25, 2015 San Antonio Certified Arborist Test Preparation Course Fridays, September 4th to September 25th, 2015 9:00 am – 4:00 pm San Antonio Botanical Garden Registration Link Course Description: This course was designed to help prepare professional arborists to take the ISA Certified Arborist examination. The teaching cadre has over 210 combined years...