Arborist Certification Review Course

ARBORIST CERTIFICATION

REVIEW COURSE

April 14-15, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (both days)

J. F. Gregory Park (240 Cedar Street)

Richmond Hill

TAUGHT BY:

JERRY HOLCOMB, Certified Arborist

Seeking arborist certification?  Just want to know more about trees?

Gretchen will help attendees prepare for the ISA-certification exam with lectures and hands-on demonstrations 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
• Climbing and Working in Trees

REGISTRATION FEE:  $100 GUFC members; $115 non-members (Lunch and refreshments provided on both days.)

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

STUDY GUIDE:  Attendees should read through the ISA Arborist Certification Study Guide (not included, available at www.isa-arbor.org and www.amazon.com) to prepare for the review and the exam.

An ISA Certified Arborist exam will be scheduled approximately three weeks after the review course for those wanting to take it. Attendees will be responsible for completing their own application for the exam.

SCHOLARSHIPS:  The Georgia Forestry Commission is offering scholarships to cover the cost of registration for tree board members and tree care workers employed by a city, county, school or university who are not ISA Certified Arborists.  Download application here. Scholarship application must be approved by the Georgia Forestry Commission before registering for the class.

CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: ISA CEU hours will be available for certified arborists taking the class as a refresher course.

QUESTIONS?  Call Mary Lynne Beckley at 404-377-0404 or e-mail her.