Bi-monthly Virtual Training:
Lightning & Trees: Prevention & Treatment
Presented by:
Dr. Tom Smiley -
Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory
Dr. Tom Smiley is a Senior Arboricultural Researcher at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory now based in Washington State.
Dr. Smiley is active in the arboriculture industry and has co-authored many of the ISA’s Best Management Practices and the CTLA’s Guide for Plant Appraisal 10th edition.
His research has led to improved methods of increasing sidewalk longevity near trees, protecting trees from lightning damage, improving tree root growth, and reducing tree risk.
In this session we will learn about:
Lightning and trees, with an emphasis on preventing lightning damage with the installation of lightning protection systems. We will go through which trees should be protected from lightning, what materials are used, how to install, and how to treat lightning damaged trees.
Location/Format: Virtual via ZOOM - upon registration via the GAA Website you will receive a confirmation and instructions to register your email via ZOOM. Please be sure to complete this step to ensure you receive the log in instructions ahead of the event.
Time: 6:15 pm - 7:30 pm
Agenda:
6:15 pm-6:30 pm: Introduction & settle in, Q&A rules, & CEU sign in instructions
6:30 pm-7:30 pm: Training Session
Cost: FREE to all GAA Members and Business Supporters. $20 for non-members
ISA CEUS: 1
Questions?
Please email us at info@georgiaarborist.org
***This training is recorded and will be sent by email to all registrants within a week of the event***
