Women in Arboriculture Ontario is excited to host the 6th Annual TreeFest on Saturday June 15th, 2024 at Coronation Park in Oakville! This event is open to everyone and is intended to support and encourage our female-identifying climbers. Join a supportive learning environment and meet your fellow tree workers from around the province. Get some [...]

Combating Boring Insects in Trees: This webinar offers a comprehensive examination of wood-boring insects and their implications for tree health. We will dissect the biology, behavior, and ecological significance of key species such as the emerald ash borer and Asian longhorn beetle. Arborists and landscape managers will gain valuable insights into proactive management strategies, including [...]

Tree Appraisal and the Principle of Substitution This webinar will discuss one of the foundational concepts in tree appraisal: the Principal of Substitution. A thing cannot appraise for more than a substitute of equivalent utility. Possibly the hardest step in applying this principal is selecting a “functional equivalent” to the subject tree or trees. When [...]