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Sunday, October 04, 2009 at 1:30 PM - Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 12:00 PM (PT)
Attendee Information
Refund Policy: We offer 70% refund on pre-cancellations through Sunday October 3rd 2009. If you need to cancel contact us and we shall issue you a partial refund. This does not apply to no shows.
As of noon Wednesday, September 23, online conference registration is closed. Our eventbrite page shall remain live for information. To allow time for processing, registrations after this date are considered walk-ins and carry an additional US$20 charge. If you are still interested in registering for the conference, please send your name, company name if applicable, address, and telephone number to info@pnwisa.org.
If you are attending and require we have Shuttle Service Information.
You may also try a new carpooling service that will match you with others going to the same conference. Powered by Zoompool in association with Eventbrite we are excited to try out this new ride sharing program with our attendees.
* This online registration site lets you include the names of attendees even if the buyer's name is different. Input the registrant's information and use different billing information upon checkout if needed.
* 18.5 ISA CEUs available in four days; number per day listed below.
Sunday, October 4
Delta Grand Okanagan
Pre-Conference Tree Academy [ 3.75 ISA CEUs for CA, BCMA(P) ]
1:30 to 5:30 PM
Dr. Edward Gilman, University of Florida
Producing, Planting, and Maintaining Trees: Research-based Practices from the Trenches Improve Tree Care
* This Tree Academy involves an outdoor component. Please dress accordingly.
Pre-Conference Tour
1:30 to 5:30 PM
Wine and Trees Tour
Visit some Okanagan vineyards, sample some local wines, and learn about some local tress in the process. Limited seating. Tickets are US$25.
ISA Certification Exam
Check-in at 1PM. Exam starts promptly at 1:30 PM.
Monday, October 5
Kelowna City Park
Sessions start at 8:30 AM and run until 4 PM. Registration will be open in the park at 7:30 AM. Plan to sign-up for ISA CEUs after the last session.
Then, join us for the Opening Reception back at the Delta Grand Okanagan at 5 PM. We'll celebrate a successful day with the exhibitors and check out the Silent Auction items.
Outdoor Field Day [ 5.0 ISA CEUs for CA, BCMA(P) ]
Chapter Tree Climbing Championship - Come watch the action!
Diagnosing Common Nutrient Deficiencies – Mario Lanthier, CropHealth Advising
Electrical Awareness Training – Ed Marbach, Fortis BC
Ergonomics for Tree Workers – Ed Carpenter, COR Ergonomic, Massachusetts
Juvenile Trees: Planting, Roots and Pruning for Sustained Health – Ed Gilman, Univ of Florida
New Trees for Interior Regions East of the Cascades - Jeanette Merrick, CropHealth Advising
Risk Management for Mature Trees – Julian Dunster, Dunster & Associates
Ropes and Introduction to Splicing – Michael Tain, Arboriculture Canada
Silva Cells – Mike James, DeepRoot Canada
Spar Pole Aerial Rescue - John Ransom, Arboriculture Canada
Transplanting LARGE trees - Mike Gates, Okanagan Tree Sales
Urban Tree Selection – Crophealth Advising
Worker Safety - Rick Jeffries, WorkSafe BC
Tuesday, October 6
Delta Grand Okanagan
The day will begin at 7 AM and a continental breakfast with the trade show exhibitors. The keynote begins at 8 AM and general/concurrent sessions run throughout the day. Sign-in for ISA CEUs in the registration area after the last session (5 PM).
The Closing Banquet will be held Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 PM. The banquet is included for full conference registrants. For others, tickets can be purchased for $40.
[ Morning: 3.0 ISA CEUs for CA, Municipal, and BCMA(M) ]
[ Afternoon General Session: 2.0 ISA CEUs for CA; 1.0 CTW, 1.0 Utility, 1.0 BCMA(P)(M) ]
[ Afternoon Muni/Comm Concurrent: 2.0 ISA CEUs for CA, Municipal; 1.0 BCMA(S), 0.5 BCMA(P)(M) ]
[ Afternoon Utility Session: 2.0 ISA CEUs for CA, Utility; 1.0 CTW, 1.0 BCMA(M), 0.5 BCMA(S)(P) ]
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Faisal Moola, David Suzuki Foundation - Investing in Our Municipal Green Infrastructure: The Protection, Enhancement, and Restoration of Natural Capital
General Sessions
Dr. Edward Gilman, University of Florida - What We Learned from Recent Storms and Hurricanes
Dr. Francesco Ferrini, University of Florence, Italy - Sustainable Management of Urban Trees: Research Results
Doug Irwin, Consultant, Alberta - Who Will be the New Leaders?
John Ransom, Arboriculture Canada Training - Tree Worker Safety
Michael Tain, Arboriculture Canada Training - New Techniques for Splicing Ropes
Concurrent Municipal/Commercial
Investigating the Parallels Between Public Health and Urban Forestry Management - Russell Friesen, City of Calgary Parks
Tree Growth, Wood Properties, and the Regenerative Potential of Living Trees - Les Josza, FPInnovations, Vancouver BC
Urban Tree Selection in a Changing Climate - Mike Leskiw, City of Langford BC
Bare Root to Bare Roote: Coming Full Circle - Jim Flott, Community Forestry Consultants, Spokane WA
Concurrent Utility
Insects Challenges in a Changing Climate - Dr. Lorraine Maclauchlan, BC Ministry of Forests
People, Lines and Trees: Managing Stakeholder and Customer Relations - Bob Bell, Pacific Gas and Electric, California
Biomechanics of Industrial Athletes - Ed Carpenter, COR Ergonomics Solutions, Massachusetts
WorkSafe BC Update - Pat Perry, Davey Tree Experts, Vancouver BC
Wednesday, October 7
Delta Grand Okanagan
The day starts at 7 AM with a continental breakfast with the exhibitors. The keynote begins at 8 AM with the Chapter's annual general meeting and director elections. At 8:45 AM, we'll move on to the ISA update and the rest of the morning sessions.
The day wraps up at 12 noon with ISA CEU sign-in.
[ 2.75 ISA CEUS for CA; 2.0 BCMA(S), 0.75 BCMA(M) ].
PNW-ISA Annual General Meeting
Hear the latest updates on Chapter programs and vote for incoming board of director positions.
ISA Update
Colin Bashford, ISA Vice President - Update on International Activities of ISA
General Sessions
Colin Bashford, CBA Trees, England - UK Perspective of Mature and Veteran Trees
Dr. Francesco Ferrini, University of Florence, Italy - Selection Criteria for Planting Material in a Global Change Scenario
Dr. Kevin O'Hara, University of California Berkeley - Are Flush Cuts GOOD? The Evidence in Favor of Wounding the Branch Collar
Sunday, October 04, 2009 at 1:30 PM
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Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 12:00 PM (PT)
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