Vibration Exposures in Arborists – Do Cut Types and Directions Make a Difference for MSD Prevention? Arborists have a 15 times greater risk of fatality and three times greater risk of non-fatal injury when compared to the North American average. Workers are not only exposed to repetitive tasks with forceful exertions, but also vibration, noise, [...]
Join us for TreeFest in Victoria Park, Kitchener as we gather to support and celebrate women in arboriculture! Registration is free. All are welcome to join us in celebrating and supporting our female-identifying climbers. TreeFest will feature opportunities to try competition-style events to showcase and develop the skills of our female climbers, as well as [...]
Join the Guelph Arboretum for a full-day program to help participants refine their skills to identify trees in Ontario. The focus of the workshop is on learning the important identification characteristics of difficult tree groups such as the cherry, oak and walnut families as well as the easier groups such as ash and maple. The [...]
Join the Tree Trust for their workshop: Biomechanics for Avoiding Failure and Embracing Failure for HabitatSpeaker Matt Follet will share his expertise on the biomechanical principles that influence urban tree growth and failure, offering strategies to mitigate risk and enhance tree longevity.Speaker Alex Duszczyszyn will highlight the ecological value of tree failure, emphasizing its vital [...]
The OTCC brings together arborists & industry members in this fun, competitive event. The OTCC is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend: watch arborists showcase their skills, visit a tradeshow featuring our favourite vendors and anyone can try out tree climbing at the “Fun Climb” station under the guidance of a [...]
Experience Arboriculture at Ontario's premiere arboricultural industry event! Attend dynamic sessions, visit the trade show, earn CEUs, meet new & old friends, and of course, have FUN! Join us and Experience Arboriculture!
