CEU POINTS FOR ISA
| Lightning Protection Workshop (Thursday) | 3 ISA |
| Pests, Physiology & Soils (Thursday) | 3 ISA, 3 Pesticide |
| Tour (Thursday) | 3 ISA |
| General Session (Friday) | 2 ISA |
| Trees and Urban Forestry (Friday) | 2.75 ISA |
| Pest problems (Friday) | 2.75 ISA, 3 Pesticide |
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jim Zwack
Director of Technical Services
The Davey Institute, Plymouth, Minnesota
The Science within Arboriculture Leveraging tree knowledge
to build relationships
with
clients and constituents
Science plays a significant role in the making of a good commercial, utility, or municipal arborist. It is a fundamental filter through which we diagnose problems and relate to trees in the environment. Scientific principles may let us down, however, when dealing with tree owners and decision makers who may not be science-based but hold the keys to our industry’s economic engine. Using a variety of examples both in and outside of our industry, I will discuss some ways to leverage our knowledge for greater effectiveness with any type of client or constituent.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Urban Forestry Track
Tuff Trees for the Urban Landscape
Knoxville’s Tree Inventory, Risk Assessment, and Management Plan
Lakeland's Canopy Cover Project
Pesticide Track
Top Insects and Diseases in 2011
Safety Procedures
Why My Tree Went Bad: The Plant Diagnosis Process
Featured Speakers
Landscape architect Skip Heibert on design considerations for trees
Dr. Douglas Airhart on tree identification and resources online
Education Opportunities
Take the ISA Exam Thursday
CEU points available for Pesticide and ISA. L andscape Architects, Master Gardeners and Certified Nursery Professionals may apply for points.
TUFC's 20th Birthday
Opening reception celebrating TUFC's 20th anniversary in the Tennessee Agricultural Museum
PRE-CONFERENCE FEATURES
Workshops
Lightning Protection Installation Demonstration
Pests, Physiology, and Soil
Urban Forestry Tour
Highlighting tree planting and conservation, a Frisbee park, and the Riverbend Nursery tree production
