Best Practices for Managing Tree Disease
Agenda
This course is part of the Tree Immersion Experience Series. Attend all four courses and save 30% ($147)!
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Monday, November 24, 2025
9:00 am – 11:00 am CST
Agenda:
Presented by Logan House, Christie Bryant, and Kay Evanovich
Common Pest, Disease, and Disorder Issues
- Identification of common pests and diseases in the Southeast
- Early warning signs of disorders and preventative measures
- Best practices for managing and mitigating these issues
Problem-Solving and Real-Life Scenarios
- Identify potential issues and solutions
- Use of tools like air spades, soil probes, and tomographs
Communicating with Clients and Stakeholders
- Strategies for explaining arboriculture concepts to non-experts
- Building trust and demonstrating the value of tree preservation
- Common challenges and ways to address concerns about cost or feasibility
- Sharing experiences, best practices, and lessons learned
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Credits
Engineers
2.0 PDHs
Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
2.0 HSW LUs
Landscape Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
2.0 HSW PDHs
APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
2.0 CM
Arborists
2.0 CEUs
ISA - International Society of Arboriculture
Pending
Continuing Education Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 2.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 2.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
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This webinar has been submitted to the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) for accreditation, which is currently pending.
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*On-Demand Credits*
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:
2.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
2.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
Christie Bryant
Owner of Speaking for the Trees Arborist ConsultingMs. Bryant is the owner of Speaking for the Trees arborist consulting and has a long history in the green industry, from landscape to tree work. She is currently president of the Women Arborists of the Southeast, past president of the Georgia Arborists Association (GAA) and current ISA Liaison for the Georgia Chapter. Ms. Bryant’s work focuses on preparing developers, engineers, and other site planners to accommodate trees on their lots and developing creative solutions to SAVE trees where possible. She has been awarded the GAA Arborist of the Year award, the Tree Climbing Championship Award, and the President’s Award for her outstanding service and commitment to outreach, education, and safety in the industry. Ms. Bryant is an avid traveler and loves to report on the world’s trees on her TikTok page, Speaking for the Trees.
Kay Evanovich
Arborist for the City of Decatur, GeorgiaMs. Evanovich is currently the City of Decatur Georgia arborist and has held an International Society of Arboriculture Certification (I.S.A.) as an Arborist since 2002. Ms. Evanovich holds a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification and a Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification as well. She has taken numerous courses of study in environmental issues and tree/forest health through the University of Georgia, Center for Continuing Education and the Warnell School of Forestry beginning in 1999. As a municipal and consulting Arborist, Ms. Evanovich has been performing tree health assessments, tree valuations, reviewing plans and permits for the public since 2005. She is on the Executive Board of Directors of the Georgia Arborists Association (GAA) as the treasurer and teaches the Certified Arborists training course for the GAA. Ms. Evanovich received the Community Impact award in 2020 and the Arborist of the year award for 2023. She is an avid soccer fan and enjoys watching games with family and friends.
Logan House, CMA
President of the Georgia Arborist Association Peachtree ArboristsMr. House is a Board-Certified Master Arborist, Tree Risk Assessment Qualified, and is president of the Georgia Arborist Association. He currently works as an arborist for the City of Decatur, Georgia. After attending the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia, he worked for the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Forestry Commission, and several private tree companies in various roles. In addition to educational programming about trees, Mr. House has conducted many more natural resource education courses including with reptiles and amphibians and for recycling and water conservation programs. He was awarded the White Oak Award for leadership, commitment and impact in tree work by the Arborist Association in 2022. Mr. House is an avid quilter, gardener, and an extremely novice cyclist.
AIA Info
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Course Title: Best Practices for Managing Tree Disease
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This two-hour course explores techniques for identifying, preventing, and managing tree diseases that affect the health and longevity of trees in designed environments. Emphasis is placed on recognizing early warning signs, applying best practices to mitigate pest and disease issues, and using diagnostic tools to guide design decisions and site coordination. The program also addresses how to effectively communicate the value of tree preservation to clients and stakeholders, supporting resilient site planning and long-term project success.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to identify common pests, diseases, and disorders in Southeastern trees and recognize early signs of stress.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to implement best practices for preventing, managing, and mitigating tree health problems in urban settings.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to apply diagnostic tools and techniques to analyze and solve real-world arboriculture challenges.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, explaining technical issues clearly and addressing common concerns about tree preservation.
LUs: 2.0
LU Type: LU|HSWs
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 09/12/2028
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.