Monthly Virtual Training:

Invasive Insects of Concern for Trees in Georgia

September 9th 6:15-7:30 pm. with Dr. Elizabeth McCarty

1 ISA CEU 

In this presentation spotted lanternfly, Asian longhorned beetle, and other invasive tree insects will be highlighted.  Insect appearance, lifecycle, and damage will be covered.  The role of arborists as often the detector of invasive pests and the process of how invasive insects are confirmed in EDDMapS when people report a pest will be covered.

Meet the Speaker- 

Elizabeth McCarty

Elizabeth McCarty is the Forest Health Specialist with the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. Her areas of specialization include forest entomology, insecticide use in trees, environmental risk of insecticides, and aquatic entomology. 

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***

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***

Riesgos eléctricos y concienciación al trabajar con árboles caídos por tormentas

Sábado, 27 de septiembre de 2025.

De 9:00am a 11:30am

Vermeer Southeast 1320 Gresham Rd NE, Marietta, GA 30062

Gratis para los miembros de la GAA

20$ para el público en general y los no miembros

Creditos de CEU ofrecidos 

Únase a GAA y Georgia Power para recibir capacitación sobre riesgos eléctricos y concienciación para trabajar cerca de líneas eléctricas y con árboles caídos por tormentas. ¿Su empresa espera conseguir contratos de trabajo relacionados con tormentas? Asegúrese de que usted y sus trabajadores estan actualizados con la capacitación adecuada y sean conscientes de todos los riesgos y las mejores prácticas para trabajar con árboles caídos por tormentas y árboles cerca de líneas eléctricas? Esta capacitación está diseñada para trabajadores de todos los niveles dedicados al cuidado de árboles, desde escaladores de árboles hasta operadores de elevadores y técnicos de suelo.

Según la Asociación de la Industria del Cuidado de los Árboles, cada año se producen entre 500 y 1000 electrocuciones y otras 30 000 lesiones por descargas eléctricas. Traiga a su equipo a esta formación y contribuya a reducir la responsabilidad civil en nuestro sector y a proteger la vida de los trabajadores.

Temas

Normas de OSHA y ANSI Z133​

Comprensión de la energía eléctrica​

Equipos​

Riesgos eléctricos y conductores caídos​

Árboles en las líneas eléctricas​

Procedimientos de seguridad y EPI​

Recursos

Información sobre el presentador

Miguel Partida, CA

Arborista de Georgia Power Utility

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Electrical hazards and awareness when working with stormed trees

Saturday, September 27, 2025.

From 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Vermeer Southeast 1320 Gresham Rd NE, Marietta, GA 30062

Free for GAA members

$20 for the general public and non-members

CEUs offered

Join GAA and Georgia Power for training on electrical hazards and awareness when working near power lines and with storm-downed trees. Is your company hoping to get storm-related work contracts? Make sure you and your workers are up to date with the right training and are aware of all the risks and best practices for working with storm-downed trees and trees near power lines. This training is designed for workers at all levels involved in tree care, from tree climbers to lift operators and ground technicians.

According to the Tree Care Industry Association, there are between 500 and 1,000 electrocutions and another 30,000 electrical shock injuries each year. Bring your team to this training and help reduce liability in our industry and protect the lives of workers.

Topics:

Osha and ANSI Z133 Guidelines​

Understanding Electric Power​

Equipment​

Electrical Hazards and Downed Conductors​

Strom Trees on Powerlines​

Safety Procedures and PPE​

Resources

Presenter Information

Miguel Partida, CA

Arborist at Georgia Power Utility

ISA TRAQ FULL COURSE -

TREE RISK ASSESSMENT QUALIFICATION

November 12-14

COURSE LOCATION: 

Georgia Transmission Training Center
955 Rumble Rd.
Forsyth, GA 30129 

Instructor:

Jimmy Walters 

14.5 CEUs Available

Registration Deadline:

October 14th, 2025

Registration Cost:

If you are interested in becoming TRAQ qualified, please take some time to read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” available here - TRAQ-App-Guide.pdf . The guide will provide details about the application process and let you know what pre-requisites are required to apply for the credential.

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.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Earning the qualification requires attendance at a 2-day educational course followed by a ½-day assessment that includes both a written and field exams. The first two days are typically 8am-5pm and the third day (exam day) is 8am-noon. It is required that you attend the entire course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive this qualification. Coffee and a light breakfast are typically included each day along with lunch the first two days. If overnight travel is needed you will need to make hotel reservations on your own.

At the bottom of this email you will find recommended accommodations as well as more information about the location

The course includes Tree Biology and Mechanics, Tree Inspection and Assessment, Data Analysis and Risk Categorization, and Risk Reporting. The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) Course prepares the participant to take the TRAQ assessment to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. Once registered, you will receive a course Manual and a Course Workbook that you can read and study to prepare for the course. It is strongly suggested that you read the materials prior to the course. Not all of the materials on the exams will be covered in detail in the classroom. The Manual and Workbook are essential parts of the learning process for this course.

Meet the Instructors:

Jimmy Walters: Certified Arborist since 1996. SC Registered Forester. 1971 graduate of Clemson University, BS Forestry. Retired with over 40 years service with SC Forestry Commission. Retired as Program Coordinator for Urban and Community Forestry in SC. Charter member of SC Urban and Community Forestry Council (now Trees SC).  Board of Directors, SC Vegetation Management Association, active in the SC Green Industry Association. Past President, Southern Chapter ISA and member of Florida Chapter as well. Now operating an arboricultural consulting firm, Urban Forest Advisors, LLC. Skilled teacher and public speaker. Many classes and lectures on Hazard Tree Management (old terminology) and Tree Risk Assessment prior to TRAQ. 

HOTEL BLOCK INFORMATION:

Disclaimers, Important Information, & Refund Policy:

• Applicants for TRAQ courses must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. These classes often fill up quickly since class size is limited. Register as early as possible to avoid missing the location you want!

• The FULL course is required for those qualified applicants that wish to earn the TRAQ credential.

• This class provides the needed exams that must be passed to earn the TRAQ credential.

• Please bring your own hard hat and vest to the event.

• Please bring your government ID.

• Be sure to bring your course materials. (This will be mailed to you by the ISA in advance.)

***Cancellation & Refund Policy -
All cancellations made after the registration deadline of the event, no-shows, or those found to not have the required pre-requisites will not be eligible for refund. Cancellations made prior to the registration deadline/shipment of course materials are eligible for full refund. Cancellations made within 1 week of the registration deadline will be eligible for full or partial refund if GAA is able to fill their spot with a waitlisted registrant. All refunds are subject to a 3.5% credit card processing fee.

 

Rescate Aéreo

sabado 22 de noviembre

8am-6pm

EMBARC 1185 Rock Chapel Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058

$150 para profesionales

$50 para miembros de la GAA

lonche incluyido

traer tu equipage de trepar

8 CEUs disponible

Premier Sponsor

DON'S TREE SERVICE

770-413-TREE

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.

Lista de equipos para entrenamiento de rescate aéreo:

1. Casco z89 clase E

2. Gafas de seguridad z 87

3. Harnees de arbolicultura

4. Cuerda de trepa

5. Salvaramas

6. 5 Mosquetones total

7. 1 Acollador ajustable

8. Sistema de trepa (nudo polea/zigzag, ect)

9. Espuelas de trepa.

- Este es un listado del equipo mínimo para el rescate aéreo. Todo equipo debe estar en condiciones optimas y siguiendo las especificaciones del fabricante (no alterado).

CEUs ofrecidos 

ISA Certified Arborist: 8

Practice: 8

Utility Specialist: 8

Municipal Specialist: 8

Climber Specialist: 8

Aerial Lift Specialist: 8

 instructor

AXEL AVILA

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Aerial Rescue

Saturday November 22nd, 2025

8am-6pm

EMBARC 1185 Rock Chapel Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058

$150 for tree care professionals

$50 for members of GAA

lunch included

bring your climbing gear

Aerial Rescue Training prepares climbers for the most likely scenarios where they may have to respond to an emergency while working at height.  This course is hands on with participants actively performing rescues using various techniques

Required Gear List for the aerial rescue training:

1. Helmet z89 class E

2. Safety glasses z 87

3. Climbing Harness

4. Climbing rope

5. Friction saver

6. 5 Carabiners

7. 1 safety lanyard

8. Climbing system

9. Climbing spikes

- This is a list of the minimum equipment need for the aerial rescue. All equipment must be in good conditions and following manufactures specifications (not altered)

CEUs offered 

ISA Certified Arborist: 8

Practice: 8

Utility Specialist: 8

Municipal Specialist: 8

Climber Specialist: 8

Aerial Lift Specialist: 8

 instructor

AXEL AVILA

ISA TRAQ FULL COURSE -

TREE RISK ASSESSMENT QUALIFICATION

December 10-12th, 2025

COURSE LOCATION: 

Vermeer Southeast
1320 Gresham Rd NE
Marietta GA 30062

Instructor:

Jimmy Walters 

14.5 CEUs Available

Registration Deadline:

November 1st, 2025

(Slots fill up fast!  Register now!)

Registration Cost:

$625 - Georgia Arborist Association & ISA Member Rate

$625 - Georgia Arborist Association Member Only Rate (not a member of the ISA)

$700 - ISA Member Only Rate (not a member of the GAA)

$795 - Non-Member Rate (not a member of ISA or GAA)

If you are interested in becoming TRAQ qualified, please take some time to read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” available here - TRAQ-App-Guide.pdf . The guide will provide details about the application process and let you know what pre-requisites are required to apply for the credential.

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.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Earning the qualification requires attendance at a 2-day educational course followed by a ½-day assessment that includes both a written and field exams. The first two days are typically 8am-5pm and the third day (exam day) is 8am-noon. It is required that you attend the entire course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive this qualification. Coffee and a light breakfast are typically included each day along with lunch the first two days. If overnight travel is needed you will need to make hotel reservations on your own.

At the bottom of this email you will find recommended accommodations as well as more information about the location

The course includes Tree Biology and Mechanics, Tree Inspection and Assessment, Data Analysis and Risk Categorization, and Risk Reporting. The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) Course prepares the participant to take the TRAQ assessment to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. Once registered, you will receive a course Manual and a Course Workbook that you can read and study to prepare for the course. It is strongly suggested that you read the materials prior to the course. Not all of the materials on the exams will be covered in detail in the classroom. The Manual and Workbook are essential parts of the learning process for this course.

Meet the Instructors:

Jimmy Walters: Certified Arborist since 1996. SC Registered Forester. 1971 graduate of Clemson University, BS Forestry. Retired with over 40 years service with SC Forestry Commission. Retired as Program Coordinator for Urban and Community Forestry in SC. Charter member of SC Urban and Community Forestry Council (now Trees SC).  Board of Directors, SC Vegetation Management Association, active in the SC Green Industry Association. Past President, Southern Chapter ISA and member of Florida Chapter as well. Now operating an arboricultural consulting firm, Urban Forest Advisors, LLC. Skilled teacher and public speaker. Many classes and lectures on Hazard Tree Management (old terminology) and Tree Risk Assessment prior to TRAQ. 

HOTEL BLOCK INFORMATION:

Coming soon. 

Disclaimers, Important Information, & Refund Policy:

• Applicants for TRAQ courses must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. These classes often fill up quickly since class size is limited. Register as early as possible to avoid missing the location you want!

• The FULL course is required for those qualified applicants that wish to earn the TRAQ credential.

• This class provides the needed exams that must be passed to earn the TRAQ credential.

• Please bring your own hard hat and vest to the event.

• Please bring your government ID.

• Be sure to bring your course materials. (This will be mailed to you by the ISA in advance.)

***Cancellation & Refund Policy -
All cancellations made after the registration deadline of the event, no-shows, or those found to not have the required pre-requisites will not be eligible for refund. Cancellations made prior to the registration deadline/shipment of course materials are eligible for full refund. Cancellations made within 1 week of the registration deadline will be eligible for full or partial refund if GAA is able to fill their spot with a waitlisted registrant. All refunds are subject to a 3.5% credit card processing fee.