The Tree Course: Health, Maintenance and Design Seminar
Agenda
Due to health and safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, this seminar is now being offered as an online webinar which will take place over two days, Monday, May 18 and Tuesday,?May 19, 2020.
Follow this link for registration: https://www.halfmoonseminars.org/seminars/133478/the-tree-course-health-maintenance-and-design-seminar/online
Tree Biology and Anatomy
Biological requirements for plant growth
Specialized tissues and systems that support life processes
Biological design strategies that impact health and disease
Characteristics of native and non-native tree species
Trees as Elements of Design and Not Obstacles or Afterthoughts
Planning, designing, and constructing for plant health
Engineering horticultural soil volumes into urban designs
Site, placement, and microclimate evaluation
Species selection (right plant – right place)
Biological and functional effects of a built-environment
A Deeper Look at Urban Design and Trees
Developing tree canopy cover in urban design
Trees that out live infrastructure
Management planning for longervity
Planting strategies to ensure species diversification and resiliency
Handling Environmental Threats, Pests, Disease and Other Risks
Keys to survivability
Cultural environment of urban trees
Tree pests and diseases
Biotic and abiotic factors
Improvements through Pruning and Other Cultural Practices
Grades and standards for nursery stock
Strategies to improve grade
Guidance from ANSI Standards
Best management practices (BMP’s)
Implementing Ongoing Tree Maintenance and Protection Plans
Construction damage is a direct threat to trees
Proactive care can improve functionality
Investments that pay back by increasing value
Evolution of tree risk assessments
Project case studies
Credits
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Architects &
Landscape Architects
7.0 HSW Continuing Ed. Hours*
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
7.0 LA CES HSW PDHs
AICP –Certified Planners
7.0 CM Credits
Certified Arborists
ISA Approval Pending
Contractors
Voluntary Continuing Ed.
*Not mandatory in Maine
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers in most states and 7.0 HSW continuing education hours to architects and landscape architects in most states. Educators and courses are not subject to preapproval for Maine engineers. Continuing education is not mandatory for Maine architects and landscape architects.
This program has been approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885) and the Landscape Architect Continuing Education System for 7.0 HSW PDHs. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA/CES information under this course listing. Only full attendance is reportable to AIA/CES and LA CES.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects.
This seminar is approved for 7 CM credits with the American Institute of Certified Planners. Only full attendance is reportable to the AICP.
HalfMoon Education has applied to the International Society of Arboriculture for course approval, which is pending. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for credit updates under this course listing or email doug@halfmoonseminars.org to request notification of the ISA determination.
This seminar also offers a non-credit continuing education opportunity to contractors, but it has not been approved by any state contractor licensing entity.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the seminar for most individuals who complete the entire event. Attendance certificates not available at the seminar will be mailed to participants within fifteen business days.
Speakers
Lee Gilman
Lee Gilman & Associates, LLCLee Gilman & Associates, LLC
Mr. Gilman is a board certified master arborist who runs a horticultural services and consulting firm involved primarily with advanced tree care and plant health care programs. His efforts are often intended to support the control of architectural theming in built-environments. Mr. Gilman studied Agricultural Economics at Cornell University, Ornamental Horticulture and Arboriculture at S.U.N.Y. – Farmingdale, and Forestry at Paul Smith’s College. He is a past president of the Arborist Association of New Jersey, has served on the board of the Staten Island Botanical Gardens, is a past recipient of New Jersey’s Arborist of the Year award and is currently on the board of the New Hampshire Arborists Association.
AIA Info
AIA Provider Statement:
HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).
This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.
AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.
Course Title: The Tree Course: Health, Maintenance, and Design
Delivery Method: Live
Course Description: This seven-hour lecture presentation examines the science and care of trees and their role in urban environments.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to explain the biological requirements for plant growth and will be able to to discuss the principles of biological design and how it can affect tree health and disease.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to identify characteristics of native and non-native tree species.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to describe how trees can be utilized as design elements and the importance of maintaining their species diversity and health.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to identify environmental treats to trees in urban settings, including pest, disease and other risks.
Learning Objective 5:
Learners will be able to employ tree maintenance and protection strategies in urban areas that will extend tree life and benefits, and they will be able to demonstrate that the investment of maintenance pays back the community.
LUs: 7.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with site design, and basic understanding of plant science and care.
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 02/19/2023
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.