| Rutgers, NJAES Office of Continuing Professional Education Arboriculture Classes |
| Recommended for anyone planning to attend the Basics of Plant Material for Landscape Use! |
Introduction to Plant Identification
9:00AM - 3:30PM
TBA
Do you cringe when a customer asks you to identify a tree or shrub? Do you look around your property or work site and wonder, "What the heck are all these plants" You are not alone! Many landscape professionals and gardening enthusiasts don't have formal training in plant biology or botany and realize that they can't properly manage the plants and trees in their care without knowing how to identify them. End the confusion and uncertainty now. Whether you are just in it for personal enrichment or to provide better service to your customers, our two-day Intro to Plant ID course will give you the skills and tools to confidently identify the plants and trees in your surroundings. Please note: This class is recommended for anyone planning to attend Basics of Plant Material for Landscape Use
Day 1: Certified Arborist - 5; BCMA-Science - 3; BCMA-Practice - 2
Day 2: Certified Arborist - 4.5; BCMA-Science - 2; BCMA-Practice - 2.5
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| Ornamental tree ID |
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| Determining position of leaf buds on branch |
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Hazard Tree Identification
9:00-3:30pm
TBA
Hazardous trees pose a double danger, they are tough to recognize and the can be costly even deadly if not managed before an avoidable accident happens. In this one day course, Certified Tree Experts, Ted Szczawinski and Steve Chisholm, will walk you through the step-by-step process of identifying, assessing and developing a hazard mitigation plan to assist you in maintaining a healthy tree resource.
Certified Arborists - 5; BCMA-Practice - 2.5; BCMA Management - 2.5;
5 Technical hours for Certified Public Works Managershttp://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/courses/current/al0803ca.html
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| Storm damaged willow |
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| Resistograph used in hazard tree assessment |
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Plant Appraisal & Valuation
9:00am-3:30pm
TBA
Landscape plants are assets, and there is a science -- and an art -- to assigning a dollar value to those assets. Nature does not provide price tags, however. That's why this new one-day class, taught by gifted arboriculture instructors Ted Szczawinski and Lee Gilman, explains and demonstrates the four key variables that determine the dollar value of a landscape plant -- size, species, condition, and location. The challenge of the valuation process is assigning specific numbers and weights to each factor. You will learn how to apply the appraisal methodology for those inevitable cases where landscape plants have been damaged or destroyed. These skills also are critical in insurance reimbursements, real estate transactions, tree inventories and plant condemnation actions.
http://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/courses/current/al0809ca.html
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| Valuation of construction damaged mature tree |
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| Determining value of improperly pruned tree |
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| Valuation of specimen landscape plant |
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| Highly recommended for IPM & PHC Sales Representatives & Technicians! |
Plant Health Care and Prescription Fertilization
9:00-3:30pm
TBA
Customizing treatments for nutrient deficiencies is not just good plant health care, it is also a valuable new service offered by conscientious arborists. Yet, the complexity of the issues and products can be intimidating. Which products are truly worthwhile and which are just sales hype? This class will provide answers on a wide range of issues, such as: water soluble vs. WIN; bio-stimulants; mycorrhiza or compost teas; trunk injections or implants; pH; micro nutrients and proper timing of applications. Cultural, biological and chemical control strategies and the Growing Degree Day (GDD) method of tracking pests and diseases will be outlined and detailed for effective use and marketing. Hands-on outdoor demonstrations will be provided (weather permitting).
ISA Credits: Certified Arborist - 4.75; BCMA - Practice-1.75; BCMA - Management-3
http://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/courses/current/al0804ca.html
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| Flat head borer galleries & larva |
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| PHC Products |
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| Plannning to Plant, Learn Best Management Practices for Success! |
Tree Planting and Installation
9:00-3:30pm
TBA
Proper planting is far more than just digging holes; it can literally determine life and death for a tree. You must first match the plant with the conditions of your site and then determine proper excavation depth and width. You also need to identify girdling roots and the location of the trunk flare, then use a suitable backfill to create a good soil structure. You will learn how to take control of the process with detailed specifications to assist you in evaluating, preserving and remediation of trees on construction sites. Hands-on demonstrations will be provided (weather permitting). ISA Credits: Certified Arborist - 5.25; BCMA-Practice - 2.25; BCMA-Management - 3http://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/courses/current/al0805ca.html
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| Tree delivery to planting site |
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Hazard Tree Identification
9:00-3:30pm
TBA
Hazardous trees pose a double danger, they are tough to recognize and the can be costly even deadly if not managed before an avoidable accident happens. In this one day course, Certified Tree Experts, Ted Szczawinski and Steve Chisholm, will walk you through the step-by-step process of identifying, assessing and developing a hazard mitigation plan to assist you in maintaining a healthy tree resource.
Certified Arborists - 5; BCMA-Practice - 2.5; BCMA Management - 2.5;
5 Technical hours for Certified Public Works Managershttp://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/courses/current/al0803cb.html
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| Resistograph used in hazard tree assessment |
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| Fungal growth indicating internal decay |
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| A Must for Shade Tree Commissioners and Municipal Tree Care Professionals! |
Municipal Shade Tree Management
9:00am-3:30pm
TBA
Communication is the number one challenge in shade tree management, and this one-day class provides new tools and strategies to communicate more clearly with your most important constituents. To communicate more effectively with tree care contractors, builders and engineers, you will leave with detailed specifications to ensure a higher level of efficiency and accountability. To communicate more effectively with residents, elected officials and the media, you will learn new visual tools to create and manage shade tree inventories with GIS (Geographical Information Systems).
You will also review and receive a municipal shade tree ordinance database that is provided to all course participants. In addition, you will learn new technical skills that include: tree selection based on site conditions, size requirements and quality standards; pruning using the new ANSI guidelines; removal; cost and timing strategies; and Plant Health Care featuring safe and effective cultural practices that may add years to your existing urban forest.
This course is recommended for municipal staff and administrators responsible for shade tree operations, shade tree commission and advisory board members, tree and landscape contractors and township engineers.
ISA Credits: Certified Arborist - 4.75; BCMA-Practice - 4; BCMA-Management - . 75http://www.cpe.rutgers.edu/courses/current/al0807ca.html
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| Community based volunteers planting |
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| Unaddressed dead honeylocust |
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| How are tree protection orders enforced |
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| Learn the Latest Tree and Woody Ornamental Best Management Practices in Pruning! |
Tree Pruning
9:00-3:30pm
TBA
The ANSI standards dictate how to properly perform pruning, cabling and bracing work, and this class will explain how to meet those hard-to-understand standards. You will learn:
- Crown Raising, Thinning, Cleaning and Reduction Pruning
- Where to Prune: Identifying the Branch Collar, Branch Bark Ridge and Proper Location of the Final Cut While Avoiding Lion-Tailing
- Understand Timing of Pruning Schedules
- Sanitation of Tools and Plants Affected by Pests and Disease
- Production Practices for Safe and Effective Operations. Choosing the Right Equipment and Tools for the Job
- When and How to Use Cabling and Bracing Hardware Along with Standardized Hardware Requirements to Increase Your Productivity
- Outdoor, hands-on demonstrations will be included weather permitting.
ISA Credits: Certified Arborist - 4.5; BCMA-Management - 4.5
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| Pruning demonstration |
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| ANSI A-300 crown raising demonstration |
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