Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ)
Jul
15
to Jul 16

Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification (WRRQ)

As an ISA Certified Arborist, have you considered how your skills and experience can improve the safety and quality of tree care to protect people and ecosystems from wildfire? Becoming Wildfire Risk Assessment Qualified will increase your knowledge on how to evaluate and mitigate property from the threat of wildfire, allowing you to provide that service to clients and constituents.

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[Bilingual] Introduction to Competition Climbing: Skills Improvement Workshop/ Introducción a la escalada de competición: taller de mejora de habilidades 
Jul
24
Spanish, TCC

[Bilingual] Introduction to Competition Climbing: Skills Improvement Workshop/ Introducción a la escalada de competición: taller de mejora de habilidades 

This course is an opportunity for workers to sharpen their climbing skills from secured entry to descent, you will be trained on various methods, scenarios, and proper practices in tree climbing. Better your climbing skills with this competition prep course. 

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Arborist Skills Summer Summit: From Ground to Crown
Aug
27

Arborist Skills Summer Summit: From Ground to Crown

Join the Georgia Arborist Association on August 27, 2026, at Legacy Park in Decatur for a full day of hands-on learning designed specifically for field arborists. Whether you're new to the industry or an experienced climber looking to sharpen your technical skills, the Arborist Skills Summit offers training tailored to your level.

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ISA Certified Arborist® Virtual Exam Prep Course
Sep
14
to Oct 5

ISA Certified Arborist® Virtual Exam Prep Course

Over seven sessions, experienced instructors and certified arborists Rob Swanson and Kay Evanovich will help attendees prepare for the exam with talks covering Tree Biology, Tree Identification, Soil Science, Water Management, Tree Nutrition and Fertilization, Tree Selection, Installation and Establishment, Pruning, Tree Support and Lightning Protection, Diagnosis and Plant Disorders, Plant Health Care, Tree Assessment and Risk Management, Trees and Construction, Urban Forestry, Tree Worker Safety, and Climbing & Working in Trees.  Attendees will also learn about eligibility for the exam and taking the exam.

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TCIA Capacitacion para especialistas en astilladoras
Sep
19
Spanish

TCIA Capacitacion para especialistas en astilladoras

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TCIA- Tree Care Industry Association presenta

Capacitacion para especialistas en astilladoras

Vermeer SE 1320 Gresham Rd NE, Marietta, GA 30062

Sabado 19 de septiembre, 2026

8am-12pm

$35 publico, GRATIS para GAA

ISA CEUs disponible 

El curso de especialistas en astilladoras (chipper) está diseñado para proporcionar a los trabajadores conocimientos de seguridad y mejores prácticas para el funcionamiento de la astilladora. Este curso incluye:

  • Tipos de astilladora y enganche

  • Empezar

  • Funcionamiento de la astilladora

  • Mantenimiento de astilladoras

  • Uso del cabrestante

El curso combina el aprendizaje en línea con demostraciones de habilidades en el sitio de trabajo. Al completar con éxito el programa, recibirá un certificado que demuestra su capacidad para aprender y retener valiosos conocimientos de la industria.

El curso de Especialista en Operadores de Trituradoras (astilladora) de la Industria del Cuidado de Árboles está diseñado para capacitar al personal de cuidado de árboles en los peligros, así como en las prácticas aceptadas para el funcionamiento de las trituradoras (astilladora) de ramas y otras tareas asociadas. Este curso brindará a los trabajadores de la cuadrilla de árboles una capacitación formal que aumentará la participación en el cumplimiento general de la seguridad de OSHA y la autovigilancia.

Las lesiones que involucran trituradoras (astilladora) de ramas y motosierras son una preocupación importante para las empresas de cuidado de árboles y los empleadores de paisajismo, así como para los trabajadores de cuidado de árboles que operan el equipo. La información anecdótica sólida del campo indica que los operadores de trituradoras (astilladora) y motosierras reciben poca o ninguna capacitación formal sobre el funcionamiento de las trituradoras (astilladoras) y las motosierras y el mantenimiento en el campo.

Los accidentes en los lugares de trabajo pueden ocurrir en cualquier momento y los profesionales del cuidado de árboles deben saber cómo reaccionar. Cuando un trabajador de árboles se lesiona o queda incapacitado, los compañeros de equipo son los primeros en responder a la situación de emergencia.

Instructor: Leo Roldan

Leo es un formador profesional afincado en Nueva York con más de 20 años de experiencia en arboricultura y una gran pasión por la educación bilingüe. Está dispuesto a desplazarse por la zona triestatal (Nueva York, Nueva Jersey y Connecticut) y, posiblemente, a Massachusetts, Delaware y Pensilvania. Leo cuenta con varias titulaciones importantes, entre las que se incluyen:

Arborista certificado por la ISA

Especialista en trabajos en árboles certificado por la ISA

Especialista en plataformas elevadoras certificado por la ISA

Profesional certificado en seguridad en el cuidado de árboles (CTSP)

Jefe de equipo cualificado

Gracias a su amplia experiencia, Leo se dedica a impartir formación y educación de primer nivel en el cuidado de los árboles y las prácticas de seguridad.

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TCIA- Tree Care Industry Association presents

Spanish Chipper Specialist Training 

Vermeer SE 1320 Gresham Rd NE, Marietta, GA 30062

Saturday September 19, 2026

8am-12pm

$35 public, FREE for GAA

ISA CEUs offered

Ground Operations 2: Chipper Specialist is designed to provide workers with safety knowledge and best practices for chipper operation. This course covers:

Chipper Types and Hook Up

Getting Started

Chipper Operation

Chipper Maintenance

Using the Winch

The course blends online learning with on-the-job skills demonstrations. Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a certificate demonstrating your ability to learn and retain valuable industry knowledge.

The Tree Care Industry Association’s Chipper course is designed to train tree care personnel in hazards, as well as accepted practices for brush chipper operation and other associated tasks. This course will provide tree crew workers formal training that will increase involvement with overall OSHA safety compliance and self-policing.

Injuries involving brush chippers and chainsaws are a significant concern for tree care companies and landscape employers as well as the tree care workers who operate the equipment. Strong anecdotal information from the field indicates that chipper and chainsaw operators receive little or no formal training on chipper and chainsaw operation and field maintenance.

Accidents at job sites can happen at any time, and tree care professionals must know how to react. When a tree worker is injured or incapacitated, fellow crew members are the first to respond to the emergency situation.

about the instructor: Leo Roldan

Leo is a professional trainer from New York ,he has a passion for bilingual education, with more of 20 years of experience. Just to mention a few qualification that Leo has:

ISA certified arborist

ISA. Certified tree worker specialist

ISA certified aerial lift specialist

CTSP

Qualified crew leader

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ISA TRAQ 3.0 Full Course (ROME, GA): Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
Sep
28
to Sep 30

ISA TRAQ 3.0 Full Course (ROME, GA): Tree Risk Assessment Qualification

The TRAQ course and credential provide an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity.

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Prescription Pruning Qualification
Oct
26
to Oct 28

Prescription Pruning Qualification

  • 1109 Experiment Street Griffin, Georgia, 30223 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Prescription Pruning Qualification (PPQ) — This practical, applied program guides arborists through the process of strategically planning, specifying, and implementing an objective-based pruning approach. It will make you a better arborist by showing you how to incorporate industry standards and ISA BMPs with current research and practice. The PPQ is the culmination of the commitment of the Florida Chapter ISA Pruning Credential Committee who are passionate about making trees more compatible with urban and suburban environments.

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curso de preparacion ISA Certified Arborist; [Spanish] ISA Certified Arborist study course
Dec
9
to Dec 12
Spanish

curso de preparacion ISA Certified Arborist; [Spanish] ISA Certified Arborist study course

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Curso de preparacion para el examen de arborista certificado por la ISA®

ISA Certified Arborist® Exam Review Course

Ubicación:

Sandy Springs City Hall, 1 Galambos Wy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

09, 10 y 11 de diciembre, 2026

8am-4pm

Costo:

$100 - Miembros de la GAA

$175 - No miembros (incluye 1 año de membresía a GAA)

$150- virtual (zoom)

***Oportunidades de becas disponibles: consulte la sección Notas importantes para conocer el proceso y la elegibilidad***

Presentado por:

Miguel Sarabia, CA

About our speakers:

Durante dos sesiones de día completo, el instructor y arborista certificado Miguel Sarabia ayudará a los asistentes a prepararse para el examen con charlas que cubrirán la biología de los árboles, la identificación de los árboles, la ciencia del suelo, el manejo del agua, la nutrición y fertilización de los árboles, la selección, instalación y establecimiento de árboles, la poda, el soporte de los árboles y la protección contra rayos, el diagnóstico y los trastornos de las plantas, el cuidado de la salud de las plantas, la evaluación de los árboles y la gestión de riesgos, los árboles y la construcción, la silvicultura urbana, la seguridad de los trabajadores de los árboles y la escalada y el trabajo en los árboles. Los asistentes también aprenderán sobre la elegibilidad para el examen y sobre cómo rendirlo.

NOTAS IMPORTANTES::

Los asistentes deben combinar esta clase con el estudio de la Guía de estudio para arboristas certificados por la ISA (no incluida en la inscripción al curso). Los primeros 5 registrantes recibiran una copia de la guia gratis.

Los asistentes son responsables de completar su propia solicitud para el examen a través de la ISA. Este es un proceso de 2 pasos que comienza con una solicitud y, una vez aprobada por la ISA, puede registrarse para la fecha y el lugar del examen que elija. Las tarifas del examen las maneja la ISA y no están incluidas en la inscripción para este curso. Puede encontrar una copia de la Guía de solicitud para arboristas certificados de la ISA AQUI. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el proceso, ¡la GAA puede ayudarte!

Solicitantes

Hay becas disponibles para trabajadores de cuidado de árboles con un mínimo de 3 años de experiencia en la industria y que vivan o trabajen dentro del área del mapa CJEST

Los solicitantes deben estar empleados dentro del estado de Georgia. La beca cubre el costo del curso y el libro de estudio, pero no incluye la membresía gratuita. Puede solicitar una beca aquí. Si solicita una beca, asegúrese de registrarse para mantener su lugar; en lugar de pagar, simplemente elija "facturarme". La fecha límite para solicitar la beca es el 15 de Mayo de 2025.

10 CEUS DISPONIBLES

***Para aquellos que quieran inscribirse en el curso como actualización y ya sean arboristas certificados, pueden recibir 10 CEU.******

INFORMACIÓN DEL HOTEL


¿Tiene preguntas? Comuníquese con un administrador de GAA al 470-768-8530 o al correo electrónico maria@georgiaarborist.org

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ISA Certified Arborist® Exam Review Course- Spanish 

Location:

Sandy Springs City Hall, 1 Galambos Wy, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

December 09-11, 2026

8am-5pm

Cost:

$100 - GAA Members

$175 - Non-Members (includes 1 year of GAA membership)

$150- virtual attendance (zoom)

***Scholarship Opportunities Available - See Important Notes section for process and eligibility***

Presented by:

Miguel Sarabia, CA

About our speakers:

During two full-day sessions, instructor and certified arborist Miguel Sarabia will help attendees prepare for the exam with talks covering tree biology, tree identification, soil science, water management, tree nutrition and fertilization, tree selection, installation and establishment, pruning, tree support and lightning protection, plant diagnosis and disorders, plant health care, tree assessment and risk management, trees and construction, urban forestry, tree worker safety, and climbing and working in trees. Attendees will also learn about exam eligibility and how to take the exam.

IMPORTANT NOTES::

Attendees must combine this class with studying the ISA Certified Arborist Study Guide (not included in course registration). The first 5 registrants will receive a free copy of the guide.

Attendees are responsible for completing their own exam application through ISA. This is a 2-step process that begins with an application and once approved by ISA, you can register for the exam date and location of your choice. Exam fees are handled by ISA and are not included in registration for this course. A copy of the ISA Certified Arborist Application Guide can be found HERE. If you have any questions about the process, GAA can help!

Applicants

Scholarships are available for tree care workers with a minimum of 3 years of industry experience and who live or work within the CJEST map area.

Applicants must be employed within the state of Georgia. The scholarship covers the cost of the course and the study book, but does not include the free membership. You can apply for a scholarship here. If you apply for a scholarship, be sure to register to hold your spot - instead of paying, simply choose "bill me." The deadline to apply for the scholarship is May 16, 2025.

10 CEUS AVAILABLE

***For those who want to enroll in the course as a refresher and are already certified arborists, they can receive 10 CEUs.******

HOTEL INFORMATION

Have questions? Contact a GAA administrator at 470-768-8530 or email maria@georgiaarborist.org

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Aerial Rescue Training
Jun
26

Aerial Rescue Training

When a tree worker is injured or incapacitated aloft, typically fellow crew members are the first to respond an emergency could develop any time, and tree care professionals must know how to react.

TCIA’s Aerial Rescue Training Program helps you protect your workers and meet the aerial rescue training requirements mandated by ANSI Z133.1 and OSHA.

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June Lunch and Learn: Native Bees Need Trees
Jun
16

June Lunch and Learn: Native Bees Need Trees

Native Bees Need Trees - Trees are critical habitat for native bees across rural, suburban, and urban landscapes. Join Elise McDonald for an introduction to the native bee groups in Georgia and how they use trees. We will also discuss bee-friendly management considerations in urban and suburban landscapes. 

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Southeast Green 2026
Jun
9
to Jun 11

Southeast Green 2026

The Georgia Green Industry Association (GGIA) is thrilled to invite you to Southeast Green, Georgia’s premier multi-day conference and trade show dedicated to the green industry.

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May
22
Spanish

Evaluación de la Salud del árbol

Una evaluación de riesgos de los árboles es su oportunidad de obtener una medida completa y comprender la salud de sus árboles y los riesgos potenciales que puede enfrentar. Los árboles pueden fallar de diversas formas; un arborista experto sabrá qué tipo de falla es más probable para un árbol determinado y podrá brindar asesoramiento significativo sobre las formas de reducir el riesgo de ese tipo particular de falla anticipada.

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Evaluación de la Salud del árbol
May
22
Spanish

Evaluación de la Salud del árbol

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Evaluación de la Salud del árbol

viernes 22 de mayo, 2026

9am-12pm

Legacy Park 500 S Columbia Dr, Decatur, GA 30030

Gratis con registro, espacio limitado

Una evaluación de riesgos de los árboles es su oportunidad de obtener una medida completa y comprender la salud de sus árboles y los riesgos potenciales que puede enfrentar. Los árboles pueden fallar de diversas formas; un arborista experto sabrá qué tipo de falla es más probable para un árbol determinado y podrá brindar asesoramiento significativo sobre las formas de reducir el riesgo de ese tipo particular de falla anticipada.

Una evaluación de riesgos puede ayudarlo a localizar árboles o áreas problemáticas y nuestro arborista certificado le explicará qué se debe hacer con ellos. Algunas de las razones para programar una evaluación de riesgos incluyen:

  • Salud de los árboles: los árboles brindan comodidad y atractivo exterior a su propiedad. A menudo, puede medir la salud continua de sus árboles con una evaluación de riesgos de los árboles, asegurándose de que se mantengan saludables y felices.

  • Riesgos del seguro: el daño a los árboles no siempre está cubierto por el seguro del propietario, especialmente cuando no está relacionado con una tormenta. Una evaluación de riesgos no solo puede evitar que tenga que lidiar con daños, sino que también puede ayudar a que su seguro cubra una parte de los daños.

  • Daños a la propiedad: un árbol o una rama caídos pueden causar daños importantes a su hogar o propiedad. Desde una canaleta rota hasta un techo o ventanas destrozadas. Una evaluación de riesgos de los árboles le ayudará a saber dónde se encuentra antes de que las cosas se dañen.

Problemas y riesgos comunes que incluyen:

  • Madera podrida o corteza en mal estado

  • Cables eléctricos aéreos

  • Copa demasiado crecida

  • Ramas de árboles muertas o dañadas

  • Ramas de árboles desprendidas o colgantes

  • Posibles daños en el techo o el vehículo

  • Crecimiento de hongos alrededor de las raíces y la base del tronco

  • Plagas y enfermedades

  • Erosión de las raíces

  • Tronco inclinado

  • Salud o daños en los árboles adyacentes

Acerca del instructor: Juan C. Carrasco es el Director de Cuidado de la Salud de las Plantas en Atlanta Arbor y un Maestro Arborista Certificado por la Junta con más de 30 años de experiencia dedicada a la industria verde.




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ISA Certified Arborist® Exam Prep Course (COLUMBUS, GA)
May
20
to May 22
ISA Exam Prep

ISA Certified Arborist® Exam Prep Course (COLUMBUS, GA)

Experienced instructors and certified arborists Rob Swanson and Kay Evanovich will help attendees prepare for the exam with talks covering Tree Biology, Tree Identification, Soil Science, Water Management, Tree Nutrition and Fertilization, Tree Selection, Installation and Establishment, Pruning, Tree Support and Lightning Protection, Diagnosis and Plant Disorders, Plant Health Care, Tree Assessment and Risk Management, Trees and Construction, Urban Forestry, Tree Worker Safety, and Climbing & Working in Trees. 

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Tecnología con Raíces: Cómo Usar Innovación sin Perder los Fundamentos del Manejo del Árbol
May
20
Spanish

Tecnología con Raíces: Cómo Usar Innovación sin Perder los Fundamentos del Manejo del Árbol

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20 Mayo / May 20, 2026

Tema: Tecnología con Raíces: Cómo Usar Innovación sin Perder los Fundamentos del Manejo del Árbol

6:30am to 7:30am CST

Presented by: Mizraim Mata, The Greenery Inc. 

1 ISA CEU

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Monthly Virtual Training: Strengthening the Interface Between Arboriculture and Landscape Architecture
May
19

Monthly Virtual Training: Strengthening the Interface Between Arboriculture and Landscape Architecture

How can landscape architects and arborists collaborate more effectively at the outset of a project to ensure that appropriate tree species are selected and sited correctly? What key considerations should arborists communicate to landscape architects early in the process, and what information should landscape architects share in return? Finally, how can both professions work together to better educate clients on the value of early, integrated collaboration?

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May
8

Storm Recovery Workshop: Timber Management & Urban Forestry (Extension Urban Forestry Academy)

In recent years hurricanes and other extreme weather events have caused considerable damage to urban trees and managed forests in middle and southern Georgia. Historic downtown revitalization is taking place in many towns to attract economic development. With city revitalization efforts taking place, County Agents, tree care specialists, and green industry workers can help city planners select suitable tree species for appropriate sites and help train municipal workers on tree risk reduction and key maintenance to optimize tree health and longevity considering extreme weather events. Forest landowners and managers will benefit from presentations assessing damage levels in hurricane damaged stands, pine tree lean recovery guidelines, reforestation options post-Hurricane Helene, pest and pathogen issues, and invasive plant management pointers for hurricane damaged stands. This day-long workshop will encompass two main areas of emphasis, including (1) what we’ve learned from Hurricanes Irene and Michael on forest management and (2) urban tree considerations for storm-preparedness and recovery, with morning presentations at the Coffee County Extension office and afternoon field discussions at the South Georgia State College campus.

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May
6

Urban Forestry Workshop (Extension Urban Forestry Academy)

Approximately 82% of the US population lives in urban and suburban areas, environments which have several socio-economic and ecological stressors that can reduce human health and well-being and diminish ecosystem health. Urban trees help ameliorate many of the stressors urban areas face, for example by reducing air temperature and pollution, increasing health and well-being, reducing stormwater runoff, and providing numerous other ecosystem services. When urban trees receive quality growing conditions and experienced care, they can more easily achieve optimal health and growth, and as a result provide the greatest benefits back to urban areas. During this field-based workshop, participants will learn more about young tree pruning, tree establishment, tree health, and risk assessment. After meeting up at the Hall County Extension office in the morning, participants will depart to Midlands Park for a tree pruning demonstration and discussion of tree establishment and tree health while walking along the greenway to view several recently planted and established trees. Participants will then be transported to the Hall County School District headquarters in historic Gainesville for lunch and then an afternoon tree risk assessment discussion and activity.

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April Lunch and Learn: Stop Pruning Malpractice with a Prescription
Apr
28

April Lunch and Learn: Stop Pruning Malpractice with a Prescription

Improper pruning is one of the most common—and preventable—issues affecting tree health and structure. While the ANSI A300 Pruning Standard provides a framework for tree care, vague or incomplete pruning specifications often leave too much interpretation to the production arborist, leading to practices such as lion-tailing, excessive thinning, and topping.

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Rescate Aereo/ Aerial Rescue (Spanish)
Apr
18
Spanish

Rescate Aereo/ Aerial Rescue (Spanish)

El entrenamiento de rescate aéreo prepara a los escaladores para los escenarios más probables en los que pueden tener que responder a una emergencia mientras trabajan en altura. Este curso es práctico con participantes que realizan activamente rescates utilizando diversas técnicas

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GAA at Arbor Fest
Apr
9
to Apr 11
Spanish

GAA at Arbor Fest

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Mar
25

UGA Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources - After the Storm: Continued Post-Hurricane Forest Management - Insects and diseases associated with hurricane-damaged stands

UGA Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources

After the Storm: Continued Post-Hurricane Forest Management - Insects and diseases associated with hurricane-damaged stands

Virtual - Zoom Webinar

Sponsored by: Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources

Date: Mar 25, 2026 12:00 PM to Mar 25, 2026 01:00 PM

Hurricane Helene caused massive timber damage in the southeast.  Recovery will take a multi-year effort for forest landowners.  Topics covered in the webinar include decisions landowners will face and forest insects, diseases, and invasive plant issues after a hurricane.

This is a free webinar led by Dr. Elizabeth McCarty and Dr. David Clabo, offering 3 hours of Cat 1 SAF CFEs and 1.0 hour of Cat 23 pesticide applicator credits.

To register and for more information, click here.

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GAA Webinar: Unlocking Biomechanical Insights Through 3D Scanning
Mar
24

GAA Webinar: Unlocking Biomechanical Insights Through 3D Scanning

Over the past five years, the integration of 3D scanning with biomechanical analysis has emerged as a critical advancement in tree assessment. By refining tomographic data with precise stem geometry, we have uncovered valuable insights that significantly improve how tree care specialists evaluate structural stability and risk.

This presentation will highlight key tools such as LiDAR and photogrammetry, while also addressing their current limitations in biomechanical evaluation.

In addition, it will explore the nature of tree cavities and what they truly mean from a biomechanical perspective, moving beyond visual assumptions toward quantifiable structural understanding.

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Winter Workshop & Awards Banquet
Mar
14

Winter Workshop & Awards Banquet

Please join us for an afternoon of of education and an evening of networking & celebration with friends! Together we will welcome in the New Year as we celebrate our accomplishments & recognize those who have given their extra time & energy to help the GAA and the industry professionals we serve. 

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