EXPERT TRAINING FOR THE TREE CARE PROFESSIONAL: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010 & THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010
Presented by: Laurie Newsham, Arboriculture Canada

www.arborcanada.com

Arboriculture Canada Training & Education Ltd. specializes in practical training and certification for arborists and other high angle industries.

Session one topic: Tree planting and understanding the 'five dollar tree and ten dollar hole' concept

Have you ever planted a tree only to have it suffer for years and ultimately die?

Have you noticed large trees planted that never develop any growth or vigor for years and years?

This session will introduce how having the right planting site, soils and planting hole preparation are some of the most important and often overlooked aspects of tree planting. As my old friend used to say, 'Better to plant a five dollar tree in a ten dollar hole, than a ten dollar tree in a five dollar hole.'

Session two topic: Notches, hinges and back-cuts

What is the best notch opening or aperture to use when falling a tree?

Would you like to learn a technique that allows you to maximize control of every tree you fall?

This session will help answer these questions and more. You will learn about the history of notches, hinges and back-cuts. Techniques for maximizing tree falling control and accuracy completes this informative session.