conference guide - International Society of Arboriculture

Registration Guide
Annual International
Conference & Trade Show
Orlando, Florida ∞ August 8-12, 2015
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Keynote Speaker: Canopy Meg
Monday, August 10 | 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Educational Sessions
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Margaret D. Lowman, Ph.D.
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Climbers’ Corner
Sponsored by-
Margaret D. Lowman, Ph.D. (a.k.a. “Canopy Meg”) is an American biologist, educator, ecologist,
writer, editor, and public speaker. Her expertise involves canopy ecology, canopy plant-insect
relationships, and constructing canopy walkways.
9:55 am
Learn more about “Canopy Meg” at canopymeg.com.
Monday, August 10
Rip Tompkins
Técnicas para ascender y atado
para posición de trabajo
Pssst, It’s All Single Line Technique! But is the Climbing Line
Moving or Stationary?
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¿Dónde debería anclarme de un
árbol?
11:50 am
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Climbers’ Corner:
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1:00 pm
• Técnicas para ascender y atado para posición de trabajo
• ¿Cómo se rompe una rama de árbol de forma natural?
• La aplicación de carbohidratos como una opción para
mejorar la vitalidad y crecimiento del arbolado urbano
• Plan de Preservación de Platanus x hispánica como
parte de la gestión del arbolado en la ciudad de Rosario
• El de Formentera Higueras
• Curso de preparación para el examen de Arbolista
Certificado
Walk around the trade show and see the latest tree equipment,
diagnostics tools, herbicide and fertilizers, climbing gear, and
professional goods and services.
Sunday, August 9
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
(Welcome Reception on the Trade Show Floor)
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Research project funded
by the Tree Fund
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tuesday, August 11
as of 05/01/15
A, T, L, Bp
A, T, L, Bp
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Ken Palmer
Rip Tompkins
Saw Handling & Work Positioning
Precision Felling Techniques and
Working the Plan
A, T, L, Bp
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Ken Palmer
Cutting Techniques for Rigging
Operations
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Amanda Carpenter &
Ed Carpenter
Optimizing Biomechanics of the
Production Arborist
A, T, L, Bp
3:20 pm
Trade show Closes at 3:30 pm
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Tree Academy Workshops
Saturday, August 8
Sponsorship
Aerial Rescue Using Single-Rope
Technique
2:35 pm
1 hour = 1 CEU | 45 Minutes = 0.75 CEU | 30 Minutes = 0.5 CEU
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Presentation by the 2015 ITCC
Champions. Topic TBD.
2:10 pm
Number of cEUs determined by the length of session.
A, T, L, Bp
Ed Carpenter &
Dwayne Neustaeter
A, T, L, Bp
Monday, August 10
Connecting Arborists and Wildlife
James Earhart &
Jamilee Kempton
A, T, L, Bp
Session in Spanish
(en espaÑol)
Brian French &
Dwayne Neustaeter
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1:25 pm
• ¿Dónde debería anclarme de un árbol?
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A, T, L, Bp
12:15 pm
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Session Titles:
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Adolfo SÁnchez Garcia
ISA will have Spanish-language sessions on Monday,
August 10, as well as, a certification prep course
in Spanish on Tuesday, August 11. Look for e
indicating sessions offered in Spanish (en español).
A, T, L, Bp
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11:05 am
Trade Show
Tuesday, August 11
Eduardo Medina
10:40 am
New in 2015
Each session earns 0.75 CEUs.
Without sponsor support, the educational and networking opportunities provided at the international
conference would not be possible. Thank you to our 2015 event sponsors.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Christopher Luley,
Joe Samnik & Ted Karatinos
Killer Trees and Negligence
Ticket required for each Tree Academy Session.
Saturday, August 8
Sunday, August 9
Sunday, August 9
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Lothar GÖcke
How to Use Sonic and Electric Resistance
Tomography in Arboricultural Consulting
Amy Stone, Joe Boggs,
Jim Chatfield, Erik Draper,
Curtis Young, Cynthia Meyer
& Pamela Bennett
The 23 Questions of Plant Diagnostics - A
Process to Sharpen Your Diagnostic Skills
A, M, Bm
Frank Rinn
Beyond TRAQ: Technical Inspections
for Preserving Mature Urban Trees and
Managing Inspector Liability
A, T, M, L, Bm
A, M, Bp
Gitta Hasing, Andrew Koeser
& John Roberts
Florida Tree ID: An Introduction and
Exploration of Common Trees and Palms in
the Urban Landscape
A, T, L, Bs
Al Zelaya, Mike Binkley &
Jason Henning
i-Tree 2015: New Innovations for Assessing
Community Tree Services and Values A, T, M, L, Bs
A, U, M, Bm
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Epcot® Arboriculture Tour (7.0 CEUs available)
*Buses depart Gaylord Palms® at 7:40 am
A, T, L, Bp
Monday, August 10
8:30 am
Sessions, times, and locations are subject to change. ( as of 05/01/15)
Tuesday, August 11
coffee & networking 8:00 am – 8:30 am Sponsored by
coffee & networking 8:00 am – 8:30 am Sponsored by
Opening General Session (Osceola Ballroom C)
Welcome: Mark Roberts
9:00 am
Sessions, times, and locations are subject to change. ( as of 05/01/15)
Tree Risk
Assessment
Heritage Trees
Symposium
International
Perspective
Osceola Ballroom c
Osceola Ballroom d
Osceola Ballroom A
Frank Rinn
Bryant
Scharenbroch,
Tom Kimmerer,
Jason Lubar &
Norm Easey
Jaroslav KolaRík
Certified Arborist
Exam Prep
in Spanish
A, T, M, L, Bs
L.C. Chadwick AwarD Recipient: DavID Nowak
10:00 am
Proper Resistance
Drilling Does Not Kill,
But Saves Trees
Keynote: Dr. Margaret Lowman
Life in the Treetops — Adventures of an Arbornaut
11:00 am
A, T, L, Bs
A, T, M, L, Bp
Networking, Meetings, Trade Show (concessions available for purchase at the Trade Show).
1:00 pm
Monday Educational Sessions sponsored by
Safety
Symposium
Urban Tree
Diversity
Osceola Ballroom D
Osceola Ballroom A
Peter Becker,
Joe Bones
& Scott Jamieson
Justin Morgenroth
Bert Cregg
John Goodfellow
From Sapling to MaturityExploring Structural
Diversity in Urban Forests
The Case for Mulch
Force of Impact of Branch
Failures 1:40 pm
Safety in ArboricultureCan We Achieve Zero
Accidents?
1:50 pm
A, T, M, L, Bm
Tree Health
Utility Arboriculture
Osceola Ballroom C
Osceola Ballroom B
A, Bs
A, U, T, M, L, Bs
A, M, Bm
Alexander Laver
Rex Bastian
Geoffrey Kempter
Retained Habitat and
Veteran Tree Management: The Contractor’s Perspective
Why Do Trees Die?
Storm Response as a
Continuous Process:
Preserving the Value of
Urban Forests
A, T, M, L, Bs
A, T, M, L, Bp
A, U, M, Bm
2:30 pm
Spanish-Language
Sessions
TAMPA
Urban Soils
Osceola Ballroom D
Osceola Ballroom a
Expert Express:
International
Arboriculture
Osceola 1, 2, 3
3:30 pm
John Ball
Alessio Fini
An Analysis of Non-Fatal
Traumatic Events Among
Tree Workers
Pervious vs. Impervious
Pavements for Sidewalks:
Effects on Soil Characteristics
and Physiology
A, U, T, M, L, Bp
A, M, Bs
Cecil Konijnendijk,
Alessio Fini,
Justin Morgenroth
& Frank Rinn
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La aplicación de carbohidratos
como una opción para mejorar
la vitalidad y crecimiento del
arbolado urbano
Introduction to the Safe Use
of Knuckleboom Cranes in
Arboriculture
5:00 pm
A, T, L, Bp
Bryant
Scharenbroch
Municipal Forestry, Tree
Activities, and Management in
the United States: A 2014 Urban
and Community Forestry Census
David Evans
Francesco Ferrini
Safety in Numbers:
The Value of Tree Risk
Assessment & Management
Arbor-ization: What’s
Going on in the World of
Arboriculture and Urban
Forestry
Plan de Preservación
de Platanus x hispánica
como parte de la gestión
del arbolado en la ciudad
de Rosario
Osceola Ballroom c
Thigmo What?
Thigmomorphogenesis!
How Trees Respond to Wind
El de Formentera Higueras
A, M, Bs
A, U, T, M, L, Bs
Tree Biology
Building Bridges
Osceola Ballroom d
Osceola Ballroom A
Continued
A, U, M, Bm
Certified Arborist
Exam Prep
in Spanish
Mark Duntemann
James Zwack
Determining Tree Risk
Thresholds Within
Arboriculture
Tree Physiology 201: The
Advanced Basics
A, T, M, L, Bs
Lisa Hammer &
Aida Curtis
From Engineers to ArboristsThe Evolution of a Sidewalk
Repair Project
Curso de preparación
para el examen de
Arbolista Certificado
Utility/Municipal
Joint Session
Osceola Ballroom B
TAMPA
1:00 pm
e
Marina Souza
New Studies for the Old
Problem of Power Outages
Caused by Trees
A, U, M, Bm
A, M, Bm
1:40 pm
1:50 pm
e
An Urban Site Index
for Trees
Species Diversity Can Reduce
the Impact of Emerging
Diseases - 30 Years of Practical
Work in Malmö, Sweden
2-hour break for lunch (not included)
A, M, Bm
A, M, Bm
Salvador Cañis
Arne Mattsson &
Johan Östberg
Networking, Meetings, Trade Show (concessions available for purchase at the Trade Show). Sponsored by
Ángela
Villademoros
Frank Telewski
A, M, Bm
11:00 am
4:20 pm
Michael Poor
Rich Hauer
International Cooperation on
Arboricultural Standards
Tree Risk
Assessment
A, U, T, M, L, Bp
4:10 pm
Liina Jürisoo
The Impact of Drilling
to Detect Decay on the
Spread of Decay
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TAMPA
Network with presenters
and your peers during this
informal discussion about
arboriculture around the
world.
A, M, Bm
A, M, Bm
Osceola Ballroom B
A, M, Bm
A, U, M, Bm
Tom Smiley
A, M, Bm
Tomás Martinez
Trinidad
Spanish-Language
Sessions
Reports: The Write Way
Green Cities, Happy Cities:
Nine Steps for Strengthening
City-Forest Relationships
5.5 A, T, M, L
2.5 Bs
1.5 Bp
1.5 Bm
10:20 am
Fundamentals of
Arboriculture
Lori Ballard
Cecil Konijnendijk
van den Bosch
A, U, M, Bm
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm (Break on the trade show floor) Sponsored by
Arborist Safety
e
10:10 am
¿Cómo se rompe una rama
de árbol de forma natural?
A, M, Bs
Curso de preparación
para el examen de
Arbolista Certificado
A, T, M, L, Bs
Adolfo SÁnchez
Garcia
A, T, L, Bs
A, M, Bm
Assets and Liabilities of
Large Old Trees in Urban
Landscapes
9:20 am
9:30 am
2-hour break for lunch (not included) Sponsored by
Sharing Tree Assessment
Data with the Public
Osceola Ballroom B
TAMPA
8:30 am
Utility/Municipal
Joint Session
William Fountain
Francesco Ferrini
Örjan StÅl
Joe Boggs
Why We Fear Things That
We Shouldn’t
Can Stressed Trees Become
a Carbon Source?
Turning the Tide on NonNative Tree Pests
A, M, Bm
A, M, Bs
Tree Rescue on a
Heritage Island in
Stockholm, Sweden
A, U, M, Bm
A, M, Bm
A, M, Bm
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2:30 pm
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Tuesday, August 11
Wednesday, August 12
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm (Break on the trade show floor) Sponsored by
Tree Risk
Assessment
Topics in
Urban Forestry
Osceola Ballroom c
Osceola Ballroom a
Expert Express:
Innovations in
Arboriculture
Osceola 1, 2, 3
3:30 pm
Dirk Dujesiefken
Jessica Sanders
The CODIT Principle
Humans: The Largest Threat
to Urban Tree Survival
A, T, L, Bs
A, M, Bm
4:10 pm
4:20 pm
Max Butler
Jessica Vogt
Early Detection of Sudden
Crown Drop (SCD) in Date
Palms
Neighborhood and Nonprofit
Urban Forestry: Results of a
5-City Study
A, T, L, Bp
A, M, Bm
JOHN BALL,
REX BASTIAN,
Mark Bridge
& RICH HAUER
11:00 am – 12:20 pm Break for lunch (not included)
Certified Arborist
Exam Prep
in Spanish
e
A, U, M, Bm
Osceola Ballroom A
A, U, T, M, L, Bp
Trends and Regulations
Shaping the Future of
Training
Sara Sankowich
Development of Sustainable
Strategies in Urban Tropical
Vegetation Management
Three Years of Vegetation
Management StormResiliency Work
A, U, T, M, L, Bm
A, U, M, Bm
Justin Morgenroth
Barry Grubb,
Chris Kelly
& Mike Pordes
12:50 pm
1:10 pm
Carlos Alanis
Von Der Meden
1:20 pm
Reforestation After Fire in
Chihuahua, Mexico
A, M, Bm
AREA
Utility Arboriculture
Osceola 1, 2, 3
Osceola Ballroom B
A, T, M, L, Bs
KEN BEEZLEY,
KEITH O’HERRIN,
ELIN SVENSSON
& SARAH WIDNEY
John Goodfellow,
Geoffrey Kempter,
J.M. Sparkman &
Will Porter
AREA Student Presentations
Utilizing Data-Driven
Methodologies to Manage
UVM Programs
A, T, M, L, Bs
9:30 am
A.D. Ali
Jason Miesbauer
Hone Your Diagnostic Skills
Ice Storms and Trees: Characteristics that Affect Susceptibility to
Ice Storm Damage
A, T, M, L, Bs
A, U, M, Bm
Homeowners’ Attitudes Toward
Trees Following Hurricane Sandy
Florida Pest Update
A, U, M, Bm
A, T, M, L, Bs
Gregory Moore
Windthrown Trees: Storms or
Management
A, U, M, Bm
TAMPA
SCA Structural
Pruning Tour of
Leu Gardens
(8:00 am – 3:00 pm)
Departs from Gaylord Palms®
This full-day workshop will
help prepare individuals for
the ISA Municipal Specialist
Certification exam, to be
taken at a future date. The
ISA Municipal Specialist
Certification Preparation
Course was developed by
the Society of Municipal
Arborists.
(8:00 am – 4:00 pm)
5.5 A, U, T, M, L
2.5 Bs
1.5 Bp
1.5 Bm
Alexis Alvey
Jason Smith
Municipal Arborist
Exam Prep
(Separately Ticketed)
A, U, T, M, L, Bs
10:00 am
10:10 am
10:20 am
3D Tree Mapping: Rethinking
the DBH Tape
A, U, M, Bs
Greg Dahle
Using Stereo
Photogrammetry to
Measure Strain through the
Branch Connection Zone
Florida Power & Light’s Use
of GIS Tools and Imagery
in Distribution Utility
Vegetation Management
(Continued)
This course will provide
an overview of all six
of the exam’s domains,
including: Policy/Planning,
Administration, Risk
Management, Arboricultural
Practices, Communication
Skills, and Public
Relations/Education. The
presentations for each
domain will include terms,
key concepts, and suggested
items for self study.
In addition to Structural
Pruning, attendees will
participate in the SCA
Annual Meeting where we
will unveil the 2015 Arborist
of the Year. The afternoon
will conclude with a guided
tour of Leu Gardens.
(Lunch will be provided.)
A, U, M, Bs
1:50 pm
Authors Ed Gilman and
Brian Kempf will join us
to present Structural
Pruning. Following an indepth pruning discussion,
attendees will have the
chance to see 10 years
of progress by viewing
trees that Gilman has been
working on in the beautiful
Leu Gardens.
Trees and
Human Health
2:15 pm
Osceola Ballroom B
Linda Chalker-Scott
Aaron Borgner
Health, Wellness, and Trees
Weed Control and Growth
of Douglas Fir are Increased
with Deeper, Coarser
Woodchip Mulches
Duke Energy, 2014 Winter
Springs Vegetation
Reclamation Project
2:55 pm
Paul Barber
3:05 pm
Using Airborne Multispectral
Imagery for Precision Urban
Forest Management
Joseph Townsend
3:15 pm
Exploring the Relationship
Between Trees and
Human Stress in the Urban
Environment
A, M, Bs
Andrea Nichols
3:45 pm
A, U, M, Bs
A, T, M, L, Bp
2:45 pm
4.5 A, T, L, Bp
A, U, M, Bm
Utility Arboriculture
Ellen Vincent
A, M, Bs
(Separately Ticketed)
Success Stories: Utilities,
Communities, and the “New
Culture”
Osceola Ballroom A
AREA
Osceola 1, 2, 3
A, M, Bm
Glynn Percival
Systemic Induced
Resistance Compounds to
Manage Root and Foliar
Diseases
Dan Staley
The Future is Now:
Arboriculture and
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
A, U, T, L, Bp
A, M, Bs
4:00 pm
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SCA Structural
Pruning Tour of
Leu Gardens
(Continued)
1:50 pm – 2:15 pm Break Sponsored by
Osceola Ballroom A
9:20 am
Osceola Ballroom B
A, T, L, Bs
Sessions, times, and locations are subject to change. ( as of 05/01/15)
Plant Health Care
Maximizing Your Pest
Management Strategies
Utility Arboriculture
Anand Persad
A, U, M, Bm
A, U, T, L, Bm
Coffee & networking 8:00 am – 8:30 am Sponsored by
Joe Boggs
AREA
Osceola 1, 2, 3
Lessons Written in
the Wind
1:00 pm
Keith Norton &
Robert Urban
TAMPA
Richard Gibney
Utility Arboriculture Sessions sponsored by
8:00 am
11:00 am
Will Nutter,
David Fulford
& James Downie
Reversing the Effects of
Worker Turnover Through
Investment and Collaboration
Network with presenters
and your peers during this
informal discussion about
the innovations that will
change arboriculture in the
coming years.
Wednesday, August 12
10:30 am
Trees and the
Elements
12:20 pm
5:00 pm
8:30 am
Utility/Municipal
Joint Session
Osceola Ballroom B
TAMPA
Curso de preparación
para el examen de
Arbolista Certificado
Sponsored by
Municipal Arborist
Exam Prep
= Session in Spanish
(en espaÑol)
(Lunch will be provided.)
Agenda at a Glance
Sessions, times, and locations are subject to change. ( as of 05/01/15)
Activities Supporting the TREE Fund
Orlando & Surrounding Areas
www.treefund.org
Sunday, August 9
Tuesday, August 11
All events, unless otherwise
indicated, are held at the
Gaylord Palms® Resort and
Convention Center.
Saturday, August 8
MONday, August 10
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tree Academy Workshops
Education/Research Posters
on Display
SunDAY, August 9
8:00 am Start
Asplundh Golf Outing to benefit
the TREE Fund at Falcon’s Fire Golf
Club (depart from Gaylord Palms®
at 7:15 am)
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
ISA Certification Exam
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tree Academy – Epcot®
Arboriculture Tour (Buses depart
from Gaylord Palms® at 7:40 am)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tree Academy Workshops
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Coffee and Networking
8:30 am – 11:00 am
Opening General Session
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
8:00 am – 8:30 am
Education/Research Posters
on Display
Coffee and Networking
8:00 am – 3:00 pm
SMA Municipal Specialist
Certification Exam Prep Course
8:00 am – 8:30 am Coffee and Networking
8:00 am – 9:30 am
Women in Arboriculture Networking
Session (0.75 CEUs available)
Sponsored by
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Educational Sessions
8:30 am – 3:45 pm
Educational & Professional
Affiliate Sessions
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
TREE Fund Silent Auction Item
Pickup (Trade Show Floor)
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
9:55 am – 3:20 pm Climbers’ Corner
(Trade Show Floor)
TREE Fund Silent Auction
(Trade Show Floor)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
9:55 am – 3:20 pm
UAA Lunch
Sponsored by
Climbers’ Corner
(Trade Show Floor)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Break (Visit the Trade Show Floor)
Break (Visit the Trade Show Floor)
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
AREA/UTGL Tour
(departs from Gaylord Palms®)
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Poster Presenter Question and
Answer Session
Educational Sessions
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Opening Ceremony
Sponsored by
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Welcome Reception on the Trade
Show Floor – Trade Show open,
TREE Fund Silent Auction
Sponsored by
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Break (Visit the Trade Show Floor)
Break (Visit the Trade Show Floor)
AREA Meeting
TREE Fund Raise Your Hand for
Research Auction
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join us for a fun morning of golf and networking, followed by
a festive awards luncheon. Registration fee covers greens
fees, transportation, a light breakfast, lunch, and prizes.
Monday, August 10
Raise Your Hand for Research Auction
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Gaylord Palms®
On-Site Registration
The TREE Fund’s annual Raise Your
Hand for Research Live Auction is a
social highlight of the ISA Conference.
Join us for a fun evening of entertaining games and spirited bidding,
mingling with TREE Fund researchers,
savoring hors d’oeuvres, and enjoying
a cash bar. Bid on your next vacation
or getaway, a special collectable or
other indulgence; all proceeds support tree research and education!
Registration location:
Gaylord Palms®
Exhibit Level
Saturday, August 8
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday, August 9
7:00 am – 8:00 pm
Monday, August 10
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
Wednesday, August 12
7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Student/AREA Social
8:30 pm – 12:00 am
Florida Chapter Reception
Falcon’s Fire Golf Club | COST: $150
COST: $35 (by July 17); $40 (at the door)
Tuesday, August 11
7:30 am – 3:30 pm
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
8:00 am Start (depart Gaylord Palms® at 7:15 am)
Friday, August 7
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Education/Research Posters
on Display
Asplundh Golf Outing to
Benefit the TREE Fund
(Wednesday on Ballroom Level)
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm SCA: Structural Pruning Tour
at Leu Gardens
(departs from Gaylord Palms®)
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Trade Show open
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Trade Show open
WedNesday, August 12
STAY CONNECTED
International Society
of Arboriculture
@ISArboriculture
#ISAorlando
And be sure to visit our popular TREE Fund Silent Auction on
the trade show floor. Open Sunday and Monday ONLY, the
Silent Auction has something for everyone – from artisan
jewelry and unique art to the latest in arborist equipment
and apparel. Your new treasure supports top-notch
research for trees.
Host Chapter Reception
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in August is 89°F (32°C). You’ll find many things to do
in Orlando, which offers unique experiences for every
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Area Attractions:
Monday, August 10
•
Orlando Theme Parks (Walt Disney World®, Universal Orlando®,
SeaWorld®, LEGOLAND®)
ISA Florida Chapter Reception
•
Golf
8:30 pm - 12:00 am
•
Harry P. Leu Gardens
Thank the chapter for hosting this year’s event, and network
with chapter members and other attendees as you enjoy a
live band, dancing, beverages, and snacks.
•
Shopping
•
Downtown Disney®
•
Gatorland
Con15
Registration Form
Register on or before June 12 to receive the early registration rate. The
deadline for pre-conference registration is July 17. After July 17, you
must register on-site, which begins Friday, August 7.
MAIL TO:
ISA Registration
P.O. Box 3129
Champaign, IL 61826-3129
Please Print Clearly.
(A separate Form must be Completed for each individual attending)
Section 1: Personal Information
Email _______________________________________________________________________________
First Name ________________________________________________________________________
 To facilitate networking, ISA provides conference partners with a registrant
list which includes emails and physical mailing addresses. Please check the
box if you do not want your information shared.
Last Name _________________________________________________________________________
 Please check here if you have special needs that may affect your participation (an ISA representative may contact you to discuss your request).
Preferred FIRST Name for Badge ________________________________________________
 Special Dietary Request. Please specify: _________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Company / Organization ______________________________________________________
Emergency Contact ___________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact Number _________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
City ________________________________________________________________________________
State / Province __________________________________________________________________
Zip / Postal Code _________________________________________________________________
What is your primary area of practice?
 Commercial/
Residential
 Forestry
 Pipeline
 Training
 Golf Course
 Public Works
 Tree Company
 Consulting
 Landscape
 Research
 Utility
 Education
 Municipal/
Urban Forestry
 Supplier/
Manufacturer
 Other:
 Extension
Country ___________________________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone ____________________________________________________________________
ISA Member Number° _____________________________________________________________
Which option most closely describes your current position?
Please check one.
 Consultant
 Crew Leader
 Director
Are you currently ISA certified?  Yes  No
 Educator
ISA Certification number° _______________________________________________________
 Ground Worker
° Your ISA Membership number is NOT the same as your ISA Certification number. Membership numbers are all
numbers. Certification numbers include letters and numbers. Registration discounts are for ISA members only.
 Horticulturist
Section 2: Full Conference Package
MEMBER
NONMEMBER
STUDENT
Register on or before June 12, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $445  $575  $95
Register from June 13 to July 17, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $495  $625  $95
Register On-site August 7-12, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $555  $685  $95
MEMBER REGISTRATION:
Member pricing is an exclusive
benefit to ISA members only. You
must be a current ISA member
at the time of registration. All
others will be charged nonmember registration rates.
NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION:
All Full Conference non-member
registrations will include a
one-year ISA Professional
Membership starting on
September 1, 2015.
Section 2 Subtotal
 Line Clearance
Worker
 Manager
 Marketing/Sales
_
 Municipal/
Urban Forestry
 Researcher
 Owner/President
 Trainer
 Student/Intern
 Planner
 Professional
Arborist
_
 Tree Worker/
Climber
_
 Other:
Section 3: Individual Day/Trade Show Only
Includes Sunday Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception (on Trade Show
Floor), Monday – Wednesday Educational Sessions, and Monday – Tuesday Trade
Show. Tickets for additional events may be purchased on the second page of the
registration form. All dollar amounts shown in USD.
FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
 Landscape
Architect
STUDENT REGISTRATION:
Valid for ISA Student members
only. Students can join ISA by
completing a member application. Requires proof of student
class schedule with a minimum
of 6 credit hours.
$ __________________________ USD
MEMBER
NONMEMBER
Register on or before June 12, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $222
 $287
Register from June 13 to July 17, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $247
 $312
Register On-site August 7-12, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $282
 $347
One Day REGISTRATION
Please select the day you will attend  monday  tuesday  Wednesday
Includes access to educational sessions and Trade Show on specified day. Tickets for
additional events may be purchased on the second page of the registration form.
Trade show only
MEMBER
NONMEMBER
Register on or before June 12, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $35
 $35
Register from June 13 to July 17, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $40
 $40
Register On-site August 7-12, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $45
 $45
Includes access to Trade Show and Climbers’ Corner on the trade show floor during
all show hours. Not valid for educational sessions.
Section 3 Subtotal
$ __________________________ USD
Please visit www.isa-arbor.com/conference, send an email to
[email protected], or call +1 217.355.9411
Questions?
NAME: ______________________________________________________________
Section 4: Tree Academy Workshops
Section 6: Guest Registration
Price
by 7/17/15
Price
on-site
Killer Trees and Negligence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $85
 $99
Beyond TRAQ: Technical Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $85
 $99
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 • 9:00 am –12:00 pm
 $99
Florida Tree ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $85
 $99
Bus departs
Gaylord at 7:40 am
Epcot® Arboriculture Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $149
 169
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
 $99
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 • 1:00 pm– 4:00 pm
 $99
$ __________________________ USD
no. of
tickets
Price
by 7/17/15
Price
on-site
TREE Fund Golf Outing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____  $150  $150
no. of
tickets
TREE Fund Raise Your Hand for Research Auction . . . . . .
Price
by 7/17/15
Price
on-site
_____  $35  $40
On-site tickets for the auction must be purchased at the door from the TREE Fund.
Visit www.treefund.org for more information on these two events.
Price
by 7/17/15
Price
on-site
Women in Arboriculture Networking Session. . . . . . . . . . _____
 $50
 $55
UAA Luncheon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____
 $70
 $75
AREA Meeting and Student Social. . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____
Student Price. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____
 $20
 $10
 $30
 $20
Price
by 7/17/15
Price
on-site
Wednesday, August 12
Guest’s Name ___________________________________________________________________
Guest’s Name ___________________________________________________________________
no. of
tickets
no. of
tickets
Child’s Name ___________________________________________________ Age: __________
Section 6 Subtotal
SMA: Municipal Specialist
Certification Preparation Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____
 $95  $105
SCA: Structural Pruning at Leu Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____
 $60  $80
 Check Enclosed, payable in U.S. dollars, to ISA Registration
To Pay by Credit Card: please register online at www.isa-arbor.com/conference
Registration Confirmation
A registration confirmation will be emailed
approximately 7 days after the registration
form and payment have been received.
Cancellation Policy
A processing fee of $100 USD will be
charged for all cancellations received on
or before July 17, 2015. Refunds are not
available after July 17, 2015.
Total payment enclosed
OFFICE USE ONLY
Section 5 Subtotal
$ __________________________ USD
Section 7: Method of Payment
Section 5: Additional Ticketed Events
Monday, August 10
Guests are required to wear name badges to all ISA functions. Please provide the full
name(s) of the guest(s) you are registering.
Child’s Name ___________________________________________________ Age: __________
i-Tree 2015: New Innovations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $85
Sunday, August 9
Register On-site August 7-12, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____  $45
Guest’s Name ___________________________________________________________________
The 23 Questions of Plant Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $85
Tuesday, August 11
PRICE
Register from June 13 to July 17, 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____  $40
Sonic and Electric Resistance
Tomography in Arboricultural Consulting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $85
Section 4 Subtotal
NO. OF
PEOPLE
GUEST REGISTRATION
Register on or before June 12, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _____  $35
SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 • 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 • 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Includes Opening Ceremony, Welcome Reception, and access to the Trade Show.
Registration for children 12 and under is free.
$ __________________________ USD
Section 2 $ _________ USD
Section 3 $ _________ USD
Section 4 $ _________ USD
Section 5 $ _________ USD
Section 6 $ _________ USD
$ ________________________ USD
Date Rec’d _________
Check # __________
Check Total __________ Date Entered ________ Entered By _________