AGENDA
Worker Safety and Risk Management
Integrated Risk Management

Tree Biology & Physiology
C.O.D.I.T., Wound Wood, Compensation Wood
Energy Systems, Phenology
Tree Structure and Dynamics
Stress Response Management

Terms Defined
Canopy Cleaning, Thinning, Raising, Reduction, Restoration
Pollarding vs. Topping

Pruning:
B.B. R. Natural Target Pruning
Making the Cuts
Co-dominate Stem, I.B. vs. E.B.
Canopy Reduction and Canopy Restoration
Heading, Thinning, Drop-Crotching, Sub-ordination

Equipment
Power Saws
Speed Saws, Secateurs, Shears
Pole Saws, Pruners, Ladders

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE SERVED

MEMBER - $65 NON-MEMBER $100*

*Includes one-year membership to the New England Chapter ISA (a $35 value).