Workshops

NYSA Regional Seminar and Trade Show

Join us in Western NY at this opportunity for tree services to network and learn about the professional tree care and resources available.

Place:  Drave’s Arboretum, 1815 Sharrick Rd, Darien Center, NY

Date:  Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Fees:

  • Registration $85.00 per person (includes morning coffee and muffins, as well as lunch)
    • Includes Tour (there are almost 800 species on 20+ acres)
  • Sponsor for Lunch $400.00 (includes one registration)
  • Sponsor a speaker $250.00 (includes one registration)
  • Vendor table $115.00 (includes lunch)

 Regional Seminar and Trade Show REGISTER HERE!

 

Program:

 8:00 Welcome and introductions

8:30-9:30 Dr. Chris Luley - When to remove a tree. Luley examines condition, decay, location and when a tree should be removed. (ISA Certified Arborist – 1, BCMA Science – 1)

9:30-10-30 Josh Galiley, instruments for measuring wood decay (ISA Certified Arborist – 1, BCMA Science – 1)

10:30-10:45 Break

10:45-12:15 Arboretum tour (ISA Certified Arborist – 1.5, BCMA Science – 1.5)

12:15-1:00 Lunch

1:00-2:30 Crane safety, Hans Tielmann NJ Experts (ISA Certified Arborist – 1.5, BCMA Management – 1.5)

2:45-3:45 Trac A: Personal Protection Equipment for Arborists, Steve Castrogiovanni, Bella Terra Tree (ISA Certified Arborist – 1, BCMA Management – 1)

2:45-4:00 Trac B: Structural pruning presented by Jared Webber (ISA Certified Arborist – 1.25, BCMA Practice – 1.25)