SLF: Threats and Management Strategies Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) has expanded across the country since it was first discovered in 2014 in eastern PA. In 2022, it was found as far west as Iowa and as far south as North Carolina. With this expansion, it has become crucial for communities, tree care, landscape, and pest management [...]
Rehabilitating Drought Stressed Trees Learn the impact of severe drought on trees, identify symptoms, and discuss prevention, management and recovery strategies for a the most valuable plants in the landscape. We will cover various plant health care products and application techniques to consider when treating drought-stricken trees: Symptoms of drought stress Physiological impacts related to [...]
Terrestrial Plants! Why is it hard to realize a tree is a plant? A living organism? We take so much care planting and caring for our gardens and turf but often forget about the trees. What are some of the options available today that we can do to care for these big, beautiful plants? Speaker: [...]
The 2024 OTCC will be held at RK McMillan Park in Mississauga! Save the dates! More details will be posted on the event soon - check online for updates. We can't wait to see you there!
Join us September 27th (8:00AM-4:00PM) in Toronto, Ontario to become a qualified oak wilt specialist!This is a FREE Course.CEUs are available for participating.This is an in-person event. (NOTE: There will be an outdoor component for this event. Please dress according to the weather).Lunch and morning refreshments will be provided.This workshop is held in collaboration with [...]
The 2024 Canadian Urban Forest Conference will take place from October 15 to 18 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The conference theme is Trees for All: Equity in Canada’s Urban Forests. Heightened recognition of the economic, environmental, social, and health benefits of trees has illuminated the importance of equity within Canada’s urban forests. The topic of equity [...]
We'll be hosting exams for the: ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, Municipal Specialist Exam and Tree Climber WRITTEN Exam (Written only) on Friday October 18, 2024 in Oakville, Ontario. Enroll through your ISA account: https://wwv.isa-arbor.com/myAccount/loginThe enrollment deadline is October 01, 2024.To be eligible to write the exam you must meet the eligibility requirements (generally a [...]
To take the reTRAQ Course you must currently hold the TRAQ qualification. The reTRAQ course includes refresher instruction in the morning, followed by a comprehensive exam in the afternoon. Be prepared to write the exam that day! Location: Kinsmen Recreation Centre, 20 Granville St, London, Ontario Canada N6H 2B1 (Room # 2A&B). The course opens [...]
Vineland's Greening the Landscape Research Consortium is offering a Free Webinar! Join Dr. Marilyne Carrey and Dr. Nadina Galle as they discuss technology applications into the urban forest including remote sensing, GIS and mobile apps! ISA Ontario is thrilled to collaborate on this webinar! 1 ISA CEU is available for attending live. Register online here.
The Asian longhorned beetle (ALHB) training session is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools required to detect ALHB in the field. The format of the training will be a short presentation and discussion followed by a review of ALHB signs and symptoms simulated on trees in the park. The session will provide [...]
Join Maple Leaf Ropes in Ancaster Oct 23-25 for the MLR Vertical Expo! Topics include: Rescue/Tactical on Oct 23; Tower/Rope Access on Oct 24; and Arborist Day on Fri Oct 25! On Arborist Day, sessions include spur poles and positioning; limb walking; rigging techniques; technical felling; crane rigging; grapple saw operations; aerial rescue and more! [...]
Vineland's Greening the Landscape Research Consortium is offering a Free Webinar! Join Dr, Cecil Konijnendijk and Dr, Adrina C, Bardekjian as they discuss social equity in our urban forests, including: involving diverse community voices in decision-making processes, focusing on improving areas with limited tree cover, and addressing historical injustices. ISA Ontario is thrilled to collaborate [...]
