The Urban Forest: Challenges and Opportunities
Agenda
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Friday, September 22, 2023
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CDT
Presented by John Palmer, BCMA
Overview of the Urban Forest
- Characteristics of the Urban Forest
- Is it like a “natural” forest?
- Ways the urban forest is different than a natural forest
- Why these differences are significant
- Benefits and importance of trees in urban settings
Conditions for Optimal Tree Health in the Urban Forest
- Living conditions for trees to best thrive
- How to recreate essential conditions for tree survival
- Key environmental factors of the Urban Forest
- Soil
- Water
- Sunlight
Shifting The Paradigm
- Community involvement
- Educating stakeholders
- Dispelling myths and inaccuracies
- Stopping poor practices
Science, Standards, and Creating the Plan
- Follow up care and maintenance
- Passing the baton – creating a sustainable future
- Tools and technology
- Do they tell us everything?
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Credits
Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.5 HSW PDHs
ISA - International Society of Arboriculture
6.5 ISA CEUs
APA/AICP - American Planning Association/American Institute of Certified Planners
6.5 CM
SAF - Society of American Foresters
6.5 CFEs*
Continuing Education Credit Information
This seminar and webcast are open to the public and are designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow these learning methods. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|HSWs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The International Society of Arboriculture has approved this course for the following CEUs: 6.5 Certified Arborist, Municipal Specialist; 4.75 Utility Specialist, Climber Specialist, Aerial Lift Specialist; 2.5 BCMA Science; 2.25 BCMA Management; 1.75 BCMA Practice.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM | 6.5 for Certified Planners.
*Foresters may be able to earn up to 6.5 Category 1 CFE credits through the CFE post-approval process with the Society of American Foresters (SAF). Credit determination will be made by SAF.
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 Credit
The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not be eligible for the same credits as the live presentation; 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:
6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)
6.5 HSW PDHs (LA CES)
Speakers
John Palmer, BCMA
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (#OH 6319B); ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified (TRAQ); Consultant, Lecturer, Author and Trainer.Mr. Palmer is a Board Certified Master Arborist® and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified by the International Society of Arboriculture, and a Consulting Arborist. He was the owner of a premium services landscaping company for 20 years. Mr. Palmer’s focus is on trees in urban and construction environments, soil deficiencies and the importance of soils for sustainable mature trees, increasing urban tree canopies by ensuring trees live to maturity, and unsustainable landscape designs. He does tree assessments for individuals, commercial clients, law firms, insurance companies, municipalities, landscape architecture firms, parks and woodland management agencies, and has assessed and evaluated thousands of individual trees in the past decade.
Here’s what past attendees had to say about the program and presenter John Palmer:
“Very good. Very useful. I will change some of what I have been doing based on what I have learned from this webinar.” – Civil Engineer
“John is one of two presenters in the last 30 years who has held my interest throughout an entire all day program.” – Architect
“Excellent presentation and content. I especially appreciated all of the references in the material.” – Civil Engineer
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 Urban Forest: Challenges and Opportunities
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour live presentation defines and characterizes urban forests, explains their benefits and importance, demonstrates how to recreate essential conditions for tree survival, and explores the science, standards, and maintenance needed to create a sustainable future.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to define and characterize urban forests and explain how they differ from natural forests, why the differences are important, and the benefits of trees in urban settings.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to recreate essential conditions for tree survival by utilizing the key environmental factors of the urban forest: soil, water, and sunlight.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to involve the community in urban forest design and creation, educate stakeholders, dispel myths, and stop poor practices.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss the science and standards behind tree care, craft a plan for follow-up care and maintenance, and explore the related tools and technology.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with tree care
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 05/02/2025
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.
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