Description
A root zone gets compacted three weeks into a project, and nobody notices until the canopy starts dying two years later. A crew prunes a mature tree the same way they would a hedge. A climber works six feet from a live line because nobody walked the site first.
Preservation and safety are treated as separate jobs, but they fail for the same reason. Nobody planned for the tree.
And by the time the damage shows above ground, it has already happened below it.
So if you have ever watched a beautiful design get built around a tree that died anyway, made a pruning cut you weren’t sure about, or wondered whether your crew’s safety protocols would actually hold up near a hazard, this training is for you.
Join Kay Evanovich, ISA Certified Arborist, TRAQ, as she walks through advanced preservation techniques, planting and pruning fundamentals, and the safety protocols that protect your crew and the tree…
…PLUS real examples of adaptive designs that saved significant trees instead of losing them.
Covering preservation, planting and pruning, and safety side by side, this training will help arborists, landscape architects, contractors, and other green industry professionals build around trees instead of against them, and protect the trees worth keeping for decades.
Don’t let a construction crew, or a bad pruning cut, undo years of tree preservation work. Learn about:
- How to protect a root zone through construction, not just plan for it
- The tree-friendly materials and techniques that let significant trees survive a build
- How to plant and prune for long-term tree health, not just this season’s results
- The safety protocols that keep your crew, and the tree, in one piece
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Agenda
Webinar instructions will be emailed 24-48 business hours before the date of the webinar.
Please log into the webinar 10-15 minutes before start time.
Monday, December 21, 2026
9:00 am – 11:00 am CT
Agenda:
Presented by Kay Evanovich, Certified Arborist, TRAQ, WRRQ, GASWCC Level II
Advanced Tree Preservation Techniques
- Strategies for root zone protection during construction
- Tree-friendly construction materials and techniques
- Examples of adaptive designs around significant trees
Safety and Practical Arboriculture Techniques
- Proper tree planting techniques for long-term success
- Pruning basics: when, why, and how to prune effectively
- Safety protocols for working near trees and in urban environments
Webinar Instructions
All attendees must log-on through their own email – attendees may not watch together if they wish to earn continuing education credit. HalfMoon Education Inc. must be able to prove attendance if either the attendee or HalfMoon Education Inc. is audited.
Certificates of completion can be downloaded in PDF form upon passing a short quiz. A link to the quiz will be sent to each qualifying attendee immediately after the webinar. The certificate can be downloaded from the Results page of the quiz upon scoring 80% or higher.
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Credits
Engineers
2.0 PDHs
Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
2.0 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
2.0 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
2.0 HSW PDHs
Arborists
2.0 CEUs
ISA - International Society of Arboriculture
2.0 CEUs
APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
2 | CM
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 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 2.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
This webinar has been approved by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) for the following CEUs: 2.0 Certified Arborist, Tree Climber, Urban Forester, Utility Specialist, Aerial Lift Specialist and 1.0 BCMA Management, BCMA Practice.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM | 2 for Certified Planners.
While this course is designed to qualify for credit in most states, licensing boards have final authority with respect to acceptance of credits. We recommend reviewing the rules of your licensing board(s) before undertaking any continuing education activities.
Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The credits listed above apply only to the live webinar. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credit in some states. Please refer to specific board rules to determine if an asynchronous, on-demand course is appropriate. The following credits will be included in the on-demand format:
- 2.0 LU|HSW (AIA)
- 2.0 HSW PDHs (LACES)
Speakers
Kay Evanovich, Certified Arborist, TRAQ, WRRQ, GASWCC Level II
Arborist for the City of Decatur, GeorgiaKay Evanovich is one of the City of Decatur, Georgia, arborists and has held an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification since 2002. Mrs. Evanovich also holds a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification and a Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification, and she is a Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission Level 1 Trainer and Level II Reviewer. Her courses of study in environmental issues and tree and forest health were completed through the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education and the Warnell School of Forestry between 1999 and 2025, and she received her Landscape Design Certificate from Emory University in 2020. As a municipal and consulting arborist, Mrs. Evanovich has been performing tree health assessments and tree valuations and reviewing plans and permits for the public since 2005. She serves on the Executive Board of Directors of the Georgia Arborist Association (GAA) and teaches the Certified Arborist training course for the GAA. Mrs. 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.
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: Protect and Preserve: Advanced Tree Preservation and Arboriculture
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This two-hour course provides practical guidance on advanced methods for tree preservation and arboriculture in urban and construction settings. Topics include strategies for protecting root zones, selecting tree-friendly materials, and adapting designs to preserve significant trees during development. The program also addresses tree planting techniques, pruning practices for long-term health, and essential safety protocols for working around trees in built environments.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to apply advanced strategies for protecting tree root zones and minimizing construction impacts.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to evaluate adaptive design approaches and construction materials that support tree preservation.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to implement proper tree planting and pruning techniques to promote long-term health and structural stability.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to follow safety protocols for working near trees in urban and construction environments.
LUs: 2.0
LU Type: LU|HSW
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 09/09/2029
Complaint Resolution Policy:
Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to lchapman@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.