Presents:
Quarterly Education & Happy Hour
INVESTIGATING THE STRUCTURAL SOUNDNESS OF A TREE: The Resistograph®
1.5 CEUs applied for
Speaker
Peter Jenkins
Tree Inspection.com, LLC
Often a tree that appears fully intact -- full leafy crown, minor or no visible defects, etc. -- is severely compromised on the inside. A tree sounding hollow with a mallet or the presence of fungus are indicators that something might be amiss. The Resistograph brings science to the evaluation of potential problems. To check for decay, this machine records the resistance to a drill as it is pushed into a tree at various points around the trunk or branch circumference. The results, printed on a paper strip or shown on an electronic screen, tell the story of what's going on inside the tree.
In this outdoor workshop, participants will learn about the two models of the Resistograph. You'll view demonstrations of their use on a live, compromised tree; and gain an understanding of when this testing method can be beneficial, especially as part of the “save or remove” decision-making process.
About our Speaker:
Peter Jenkins:
Peter Jenkins, also known as “Treeman,” is an ISA-certified and TRAQ-trained arborist. He has worked in the Atlanta metropolitan area for over 40 years, first as climber for his own tree service, Treeman, Inc., and now as the lead inspector for his company, TreeInspection.com, LLC. Peter is a founding member of the GAA and has served it in many capacities, including as its president and as a volunteer instructor at many of its workshops and seminars. He has used his Resistograph to check trees since it first came out in the 1990’s. He also trains entry-level climbers for a career in tree work through his other business, Tree Climbers International, Inc.
Join us for Happy Hour/CEUs
Chicken & Beer Night!
Event Date:
Friday, July 28th
5:30 PM-8 PM
(Speaker 5:30 pm-7:00 pm)
(Happy Hour 7:00 pm-8:00 pm)
Registration Deadline -
Tuesday, July 25th
Location: Legacy Park
500 S Columbia Dr
Decatur, GA
A bit about this event:
As most remember, during COVID the GAA transitioned to all virtual classes. We all adapted to this new format out of necessity but many learned virtual format programs were more convenient and time saving. Therefore in 2022 when we brought back in-person bi-monthly trainings, we found that our audience still preferred learning from home for these 1-hour events. We decided to keep the bi-monthly trainings all virtual - this allowed us to continue to reach all parts of Georgia and way far beyond that. However, the need to network throughout different parts of Georgia is still highly requested by membership. Therefore, the quarterly Educational Happy Hour was born!
The goal of this event is to hold 1x per quarter in a different area of Georgia to increase industry engagement, membership and encourage professional connections through networking across the state. Locations are chosen based on demand/requests from membership. If you would like the event in your area, please request so here.
We will be holding these events on Fridays in the hope that families can plan a weekend get-away in the area and bring more than just locals to the networking events. Let's all get together and make new connections! We have included below some information about the area - places to stay, local events, etc!
Stay the weekend!
Explore Decatur & Atlanta, GA
Places to stay:
Courtyard Marriot - Downtown Decatur
Hampton Inn - Downtown Decatur
Food:
Leon's Full Service
Kimball House
Savage Pizza
Hiking & Activities:
Arabia Mountain Hiking
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Fernbank Museum
Atlanta Aquarium
