Halfmoon Education Presents:
A Live Online, Interactive Continuing Education Workshop
The Tree Course: Science, Design, and Sustainability
Approved for Arborists, Architects, Landscape Architects, Foresters, Professional Engineers, and more.
Thursday
November 9, 2023
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST
A Professional’s Guide to Tree Science, Design, and Sustainability
In the multifaceted realm of urban design, trees play a pivotal role beyond mere aesthetics.
As a professional, it’s crucial not just to plant, but to comprehend the depth of their benefits and ensure they flourish amidst urban challenges.
Key takeaways from this program:
Scientific Insights: Dive deep into tree biology, anatomy, and the unique benefits trees offer, from environmental to health.
Design Principles: Learn about trees as essential infrastructure, optimizing placement, and explore the importance of native versus non-native species in sustainable designs.
Practical Challenges: Address common issues such as soil compaction, root myths, and site-specific requirements.
Led by John Palmer, BCMA, a seasoned Consulting Arborist and Advanced Tree Risk Assessor, this course is more than a workshop—it’s a treasure trove of insights.
Enroll now and equip yourself with strategies to ensure every tree in your project reaches its full potential.
A Live Online, Interactive Continuing Education Workshop
The Tree Course: Science, Design, and Sustainability
Approved for Arborists, Architects, Landscape Architects, Foresters, Professional Engineers, and more.
Program Tuition
$319.00 for individual registration.
$289.00 each for two or more registrants.
(Register two or more attendees at the same time and save $30 per attendee)
What you’ll Learn from this live Online workshop:
Thursday
November 9, 2023
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST
The Scientific, Economic, and Aesthetic Benefits of Trees
- Physical benefits
- Environmental benefits
- Social benefits
- Health benefits
- Economic benefits
If Trees Could Talk – The Secrets of Healthy, Mature Trees
- Biology and anatomy
- Soil
- Roots
- Oxygen
- Stress
- Native vs. non-native
Trees Are Infrastructure: Design Elements that Appreciate
- Placement and value
- Benefits
- Deforestation By Design™
- Structural cells
- Planning vs. design
- After the job
Trees And Site Requirements: Always At Odds?
- Compaction and proctor density
- The brown infrastructure
- Screened soils: the silent killer
- Root myths
- Avoidable conflicts
Trees That Outlive Designs: After The Project Is Finished
- Trees in teacups
- Lifespan
- Soil volume
- Increasing value
- Proper structure
Threats To Trees
- Biotic and abiotic
- Neglect
- An ounce of prevention
- Computer modeling risks
Meet Your Program Expert
John Palmer, BCMA
Board Certified Master Arborist and Advanced Tree Risk Assessor from Cleveland, OH
John Palmer is a Consulting Arborist, Board Certified Master Arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture, and an advanced Tree Risk Assessor.
He is an author, speaker, and trainer, on subjects including The Future of Urban Forestry, Deforestation By Design™, The New Construction Paradigm, and The Leadership Laws of Nature.
His 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.
His areas of expertise include young tree training, proper pruning and planting practices, Biomechanics, soil and water management, urban forestry, tree biology, and healthy root system development.
Continuing Education Credit Information
This course is approved for the following:
Professional Engineers: 6.5 PDHs
Architects: 6.5 HSW CE Hours
AIA: 6.5 LU | HSW
Landscape Architects: 6.5 HSW CE Hours
LA CES: 6.5 HSW PDHs
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA): 6.5 CEUs
Society of American Foresters (SAF): Up to 6.5 Cat. 1 CFE Credits
(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)
Detailed Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is 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 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 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 pre-approved continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW LUs (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 event for the following CEUs: 6.5 Certified Arborist, 5.75 Utility Specialist, Municipal Specialist, Climber Specialist, Aerial Lift Specialist, 3.25 BCMA Management, 2.0 BCMA Science, and 1.25 BCMA Practice.
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).
Register Your Team
Group Registration
Easily register two or more attendees at the same time for this program and save $30 per attendee.
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Learn MoreWhat Our Customers Are Saying About This Workshop
“Very good. Very useful. I will change some of what I have been doing based on what I have learned from this workshop.”
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
How to Attend:
1) Register online and receive your Order Confirmation email.
2) Receive a Materials and Registration Link 24-48 hours prior to your workshop.
3) Follow the Registration Link instructions and join workshop 15-30 minutes early.
How to Receive your Certificate:
1) Attend full program duration and participate by asking questions to the speaker.
2) Complete CE Request form and Online Quiz (80% or higher with multiple attempts).
3) Receive Completion Certificate (Download or Print).
The Tree Course: Science, Design, and Sustainability
Approved for Professional Engineers, Architects, Landscape Architects, Arborists, Foresters, and more.
Thursday
November 9, 2023
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CST