THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY TREE COUNCIL
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
"Trees, the Original Green"
RIO RICO, AZ
Friday, October 8, 2010 - Rio Rico, AZ

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Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico 1069 Camino Caralampi, Rio Rico, AZ 85648 CALL FOR RESERVATIONS: 800-288-4746 $105/night, single or double Please Contact the Hotel to Reserve Your Room Today! Make sure to ask for the Arizona Community Tree Council Block Make your Reservation by 09/07/10 (Make reservations early - space is limited)

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MAIN SESSIONS

8:30 - 10:00am
Pruning for Structure: Developing Strong Crowns from Cradle to Grave
Brian Kempf, Director, Urban Tree Foundation

Proper pruning is essential to developing a tree with a strong structure and desirable form. Trees that receive the appropriate pruning measures while they are young will require little corrective pruning when they mature. We shall be covering the training processes that begin with year one and continue until removal. Methods, dose, and desired outcomes are dependent upon the use of the trees in the landscape. We will be addressing pruning strategies for urban environments with a focus on practical applications.

12:00 - 12:30pm
LUNCH SESSION - A Century-Old Experiment Becomes a Tree Campus USA - Libby Davison, Founding Director, UA Campus Arboretum

COMMUNITY/MUNICIPAL TRACK

10:15 - 11:15am
i-Tree Suites: STREETS Program Overview
Irene Ogata

This is a general introduction to the i-Tree Suites of programs developed by the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program, the Davey Trees Resource Group and other partners. The overview will cover i-Tree objectives, analysis and tools for urban forest management with an emphasis on the STREETS program.

1:00 - 2:00pm
SHADE 2030: The City of Phoenix Tree and Shade Master Plan
Richard Adkins

The urban forest is a critical component of a city's developing infrastructure; helping to provide economic, environmental and social benefits for the community. In the past, trees and shade had not been considered in the development process. This session will address past challenges and present the current vision being initiated by Phoenix to develop and maintain this valuable resource.

2:15 - 3:15pm
Landscape Design and Urban Heating
Dr. Chris Martin

Urban heating is a major problem in most major cities worldwide including Phoenix and Tucson. Urban heat islands result from the concentrated storage of heat by the dense arrangement of a city's built infrastructure. Landscaping is one tool available to combat the effects of urban heating on human health and comfort. This presentation will discuss how the designed arrangement of landscape plants can be used to combat urban heating without compromising other aspects of landscape sustainability such as water conservation.

3:30 - 4:30am
What's Up With All Those Name Changes? Nomenclatural Changes for Landscape Legumes and a Few Other Plants
Matt Johnson

Changes in long-established botanical names for plants sometimes serves as the basis for jokes among plant people, and can generate frustration with having to learn new names for plants learned years ago under other names. Research using DNA and molecular markers in plants has helped to elucidate relationships between groups of species that show that some plants once thought to be closely related are actually not that closely related, while in some cases, formerly separated plants are found to be close relatives. This research has resulted in numerous changes in recent years to botanical names for various legumes that are among the landscape workhorses in Arizona, and more name changes are on the way. This presentation will cover many of these name changes and try to clarify a few of the distinctions between these plants.

INDUSTRIAL/UTILITY TRACK

10:15 - 11:15am
Electrotropism: Say It Isn't So
Harold Hummer

Is there such a tropism? Study of the effects of electrotropism on plants and humans; planting vegetation that adds value to your property and supports a healthy environment while keeping the utility companies out of your trees; planning and planting around overhead and underground utility lines; what your trees may look like when planted adjacent to utility lines; and what is the property owner's responsibility and who pays for bad planning.

1:00 - 2:00pm
Rainscapes
Cado Daily

Water my beautiful landscape only with rain? That's crazy - or is it? At this talk, you will learn the secrets of how to tap a free resource and choose plants that will save our precious groundwater while giving you a lovely yard. Simple techniques to keep storm and rainwater on a property for use throughout the year, how to use graywater (if possible), and plants for each area of your landscape to celebrate seasons or to cheer up a winter day will be discussed.

2:15 - 3:15pm
Planting Too Deep and Other Problems Below Ground
John Eisenhower

This class explores root collar excavations that John has done over the past three years in search of answers to tree health problems. Photos show that underground issues such as girdling roots are often the cause of tree decline and death. John explains how to prevent future problems by proper tree selection and planting and how to eliminate girdling roots if they are found.

3:30 - 4:30pm
Engaging At-Risk Youth to Design, Plant and Maintain Our Urban Forest
Brian Kempf

The Urban Tree Foundation partnered with CSET (Community Services Employment Training) to implement an Urban Forestry program that engages at-risk youth in environmental stewardship and conservation projects. Our primary concentration is within the urban environment, focusing on the revegetation of public waterways with an emphasis on restoring native valley oak riparian corridors while providing scenic alternative-transportation trailways. Coupled with the planting and maintenance of city street and park trees, the Urban Forestry program strives to provide economic, social and environmental benefits to the communities where we work while providing valuable work and life skills to at-risk-youth.

CERTIFIED ARBORIST TRAINING REVIEW

10:15 - 11:15am
Tree Biology, Soil/Water Relations, Nutrients
Steve Priebe

Review the structures and function of the buds, leaves, wood and roots of a tree, the processes of photosynthesis and respiration, and the concept of Compartmentalization of Decay in Trees. Learn the effects of soil texture and structure on soil compaction, drainage and tree roots. Gain an understanding of the rhizosphere and the function of mycorrhizae, review the relation between soil moisture, absorption of essential elements and root growth, and become familiar with the essential elements that a tree requires.

1:00 - 2:00 pm
Diagnosis and Plant Health
Jan Mathis

Review the systematic approach to the plant diagnostic process. Review how to recognize the signs and symptoms of tree disorders. Learn what treatments are appropriate. Review the various types of insect and disease problems, also problems caused by living and non-living disorders. Review multiple pest control or treatment options. Review the philosophy of Plant Health Care (PHC), and the Appropriate Response Process (ARP) in the diagnosis and treatment of tree health problems.

2:15 - 3:15pm
Pruning and Staking, Tree Worker Safety, Trees and Construction
Jack Kelly

Review why, when, and how a tree should be pruned and understand the effects of severe pruning on a tree. Review the relationship of the branch collar and branch size to wood closure and potential decay. Review the safety standard for tree care operations and the hazards of working in proximity to electrical conductors. Review the importance of personal protective equipment and learn first aid procedures. Discuss the impact of construction on trees and the role of the arborist in planning and preservation. Review treatment methods for trees that have been impacted by construction.

3:30 - 4:30pm
Plant Identification, Test Domains, Test Tips & Review
Panel

Review plant identification tips and review for the test.

Aerial Rescue and Emergency Response
Presented by North America Training Solutions - Scott Prophet
2 DAY FRIDAY/SATURDAY TRAINING SESSION
Friday, October 8th - Full Conference Day with Aerial Rescue Track
Saturday, October 9th - 8:00am - 4:00pm
(13 CEUs)

2 Day Training Workshop for BOTH Tree Climbers and Aerial Lift Operators. This course is designed to educate tree climbers and/or aerial lift operators in scenarios where they may respond in an emergency. Emphasis is on emergency preparedness, readiness and accident prevention. The importance of self-rescue strategies and understanding the 'working alone' definition reinforces the importance of emergency readiness. Participants are educated about tree work accidents and fatalities. Information is based on arborist statistics and industry reviews, which provide the basis for the specific rescue techniques trained and practiced. Participants are educated in key terms and definitions relating to rope parts, knots, hitches and specialized equipment. Physics concepts such as reaction force and potential energy associated with various rope rescue systems and configurations complete this comprehensive course. This course involves rescue demonstrations. This course will meet the required aerial rescue education of the International Society of Arboriculture Certified Tree Worker program.

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