Michael Levy, ISAT Support
Arboriculture 101 – 2017
Arboriculture 101 – 2017 Discounted Registration rates for this popular short course end on January 14. REGISTER TODAY to take advantage! If you are preparing for ISA’s Certified Arborist exam, TCIA’s Tree Care Specialist credential, or are interested in improving your knowledge of trees, this class is for you. Arboriculture 101, taught by Dr. Todd Watson, is a comprehensive short-course
Thinking Outside the Bark: Increasing Your Influence and Impact as a Natural Resource Professional
An ISAT Masters Series Event January 24, 2017 – Dallas January 26, 2017 – Austin Do you ever feel “stuck” at work? Are you looking for ways to expand your capacity to be more effective, or more influential in what you do? This interactive, one-day training session will help natural resource professionals throughout the commercial, municipal and non-profit sectors be more effective
MFI 2017 APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
MFI 2017 application deadline has been extended to January 13! Payment is not required until February. Scholarships are available for residents of California, apply when you complete the the online registration for MFI at www.urban-forestry.com. MFI is an exciting, high-level training opportunity educating people in the leadership and managerial aspects of urban forestry. This week-long intensive educational program delivers a
City of Tyler is celebrating Arbor Day
The City of Tyler is celebrating Arbor Day. Join the city Arborist for the annual tree planting on January 21, 2017, from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm in Lindsey Park. Bring a friend and help plant new trees at your local park! Lunch will be provided by Chick-Fil-A. There will also be tree climbing demonstrations, T-shirts, educational booths and more!
Job: City of Dallas Forester
The City of Dallas is looking for a Arborist/Forester https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/dallas/jobs/1498770/manager-ii-forestry-horticulture-park-ranger
Tawny Crazy Ants So Bad, Some Wish for the Return of Fire Ants
Sign up for monthly TexasInvasives.org email newsletter here Yes, that’s right. In some places in Texas, the invasion of tawny crazy ants (Nylanderia fulva) is worse than the red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) that it has replaced. Yes, that’s right, too: the crazy ant displaces the fire ant. Both are from South America, where they naturally compete and are
Become a member of ISA today
International Society of Arboriculture Membership in ISA has many benefits. It saves you money on products and certification exam fees. It will help keep you up-to-date on the latest industry news and practices. It connects you to a network of other arboriculture professionals for you to work with and learn from. Joining ISA serves you as an individual by advancing
Storing Pecans and Other Nuts
During the holiday season, pecans and other nuts are commonly given as gifts or purchased for holiday cooking. Nuts can quickly lose quality if not stored properly. Excessive water loss can lead to shriveled nutmeats, and the fats and oils in nuts can quickly spoil – developing an off-flavor or rancid taste. Store shelled (or unshelled nuts) in the refrigerator,
2017 Urban Tree of the Year: Chestnut Oak (Quercus montana)
The 2017 SMA Urban Tree of the Year is native to much of the Eastern United States. Hikers from New York to Tennessee who ascend to dry ridges will often see the deeply furrowed, blocky barked trunks of chestnut oak (Quercus montana) (syn. Q. prinus). The bark is so distinctive, it may be the only ID feature one needs. There’s
The Planners’ Guide to Trees in the Urban Landscape
(London, England – December 6) – Tree and Design Action Group unveiled a new guide entitled “The Trees in the Townscape” which presents a modern approach to urban forestry, providing officials and professionals with the principles and references needed to realize the potential of vegetation in urban areas.
