The Tree Course: Health, Maintenance and Design Seminar
Agenda
A Two-Day Webinar Series!
The Tree Course: Health, Maintenance and Design Part 1
Monday, May 18, 2020, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT (including 30 min break)
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
The Tree Course: Health, Maintenance and Design Part 1
Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm CDT (including 30 min break)
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
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.
Webinars are presented via GoToWebinar, an easy-to-use application that can be run on most systems and tablets. Instructions and login information will be provided in an email sent close to the date of the webinar. It is highly recommended that you download, install and test the application before the webinar begins by clicking on the link in the email.
GoToWebinar App requirements:
Windows 7 – 10 or Mac OSX Mavericks (10.9) – macOS Catalina (10.15)
Web Browser:
The two most recent version of the following browsers:
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer v11 (or later) with Flash enabled
Internet connection: Minimum of 1Mbps Hardware: 2GB RAM or more
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Credits
Architects &
Landscape Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 AIA LU|HSW
Professional Engineers
7.0 PDHs
Landscape Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours
7.0 LA/CES HSW PDHs
ISA:
7.0 Certified Arborist, Climber Specialist, Aerial Lift;
3.5 BCMA Practice and Management, Utility Specialist
Certified Arborists
ISA Approval Pending
Webinar Instructions
Each webinar session earns continuing education credit and can be registered for individually. 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 will be provided for each webinar attended and will be sent via email in PDF form about five business days after the conclusion of the series.
Webinars are presented via GoToWebinar, an easy-to-use application that can be run on most systems and tablets. Instructions and login information will be provided in an email sent close to the date of the webinar. It is highly recommended that you download, install and test the application before the webinar begins by clicking on the link in the email.
GoToWebinar App requirements:
Windows 7 – 10 or Mac OSX Mavericks (10.9) – macOS Catalina (10.15)
Web Browser:
The two most recent version of the following browsers:
Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge
Internet Explorer v11 (or later) with Flash enabled
Internet connection: Minimum of 1Mbps Hardware: 2GB RAM or more
For more information, visit the Support section at www.gotowebinar.com.
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.
