Pruning with Dr. Ed Gilman - Fort Myers, FL 

 

Wednesday November 5, 2014
S Florida Water Management District
2301 McGregor Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL  33901

CEUs: 
ISA - 7     BCMA - 3.25(S) + 3.75(P)     FNGLA - 4     LIAF - 4
  LA CEUs now appoved! - 7.25 (course #0008615 provider #0004488)

A Special engagement : An all-day seminar with Dr. Ed Gilman

Professional pruning techniques and the latest research-backed information will be brought together in this dynamic advanced workshop.  Dr. Gilman is one of only a few professionals in the world conducting controlled experiments with trees and their reaction to pruning. He will bring his unique approach to teaching in this one day seminar.  The financial success of your future and the stewardship of our urban forests are directly linked to the art and science of proper pruning.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn advanced pruning skills by enrolling in this limited edition arboriculture seminar.

AGENDA

Check-In 8:00 AM (Continental Breakfast Provided)

Morning Session  8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

How Trees Grow in Urban Landscapes: Applied Practical Tree Biology
Review the basics of how trees work, how trees are put together, and how this impacts your daily pruning practices and bottom line. We will dissect live tree samples to learn what happens inside trees.

Tree Response to Wounding
Tree response to pruning wounds and injury; which trees are good compartmentalizers of decay and which ones are not. Discussion and dissections of tree stems and branches will show discoloration, decay, and sprouting associated with the common tree species in your region.

Break   15 minutes (Refreshments Provided)

Typical Tree Problems Associated with Urban Trees
Trees in the forest have built-in mechanisms to prevent decay, disease and pests from entering the trunk; open-grown landscape trees often do not. Learn how to recognize the difference, why this is important to your operation, & how to help prevent trunk decay and pest problems.

Tree Structure From Roots to Crown
Branches with included bark can break out from the tree; low codominant stems get in the way and have to be removed, or they break from the trunk. Learn how to these problems from and how to prevent them with  appropriate pruning.

Pruning Cut Types: Removing Branches and Stems
There are three pruning cuts used on trees. Learn which is most appropriate for young and mature trees. Bring home the ability to make the pruning cut at the appropriate spot to minimize pest problems and decay.

Lunch  12:00 PM - 12:45 PM (Provided)

Afternoon Session  12:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Developing a Sustainable Canopy Structure                                                                                              
This is the most important technique to master when pruning young and medium-aged trees. It is the best way to prevent trunk decay and disease. Learn to choose the right branches and stems to remove to prevent problems later. With some practice, you can become an expert in this emerging, practical technique.

Effects of Pruning Types on Tree Survival in Storms
New research provides guidance for better pruning treatments for our trees in storm prone areas. It also shows us what we should not be doing. This session will provide video and photos of trees blowing in 120 mph wind after receiving different ANSI pruning treatments. This will change the way you view trees and how to manage them.

Root Pruning Strategies for Landscape Trees
Root systems obviously must hold trees upright in storms to maintain a sustainable landscape. Improper mulching, planting, and irrigation encourages formation of stem girdling roots and other defects. The new ANSI standard (2008) addresses techniques designed to fix some of these problems. Be some of the first in Florida to learn about this new standard and how to use it. We will show you how to execute a root management program designed to improve tree health.

Thinning and Reduction
Many trees are made more susceptible to storm damage with inappropriate thinning and reduction  techniques. Learn how to remove less foliage while making the tree more resistant to storm damage.

Restoration Pruning
Tree structure can be improved dramatically with restoration pruning. This session will cover the basics of this potentially profitable program. Reduce risk by incorporating these techniques into you municipal forestry program.


Outdoor Session  2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Outdoor Pruning Exercises: Creating and Maintaining Strong Structure With Pruning
Put to use what is learned during the morning presentations. Under the direction the instructor and students, arborists will make appropriate cuts on the correct tree branches.

Award CEUs and Adjourn  4:30 PM

DR. ED GILMAN

Dr. Gilman received his PhD from Rutgers and has been on the faculty since 1986 as professor in the Environmental Horticulture Department at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He teaches arboriculture, conducts research on tree root systems and pruning and works extensively with our profession. He is author of six books on trees and landscape plants, many software programs, and web sites that have received numerous awards. Ed wrote “An Illustrated Guide to Pruning” which is in its second edition. He is a Florida Chapter ISA and Urban Forestry Council past-president. He received the Authors Citation Award in 1999, the Educators Award in 2003, and the Research Award in 2007 from the ISA for sustained excellence in research, publishing and teaching timely information on tree care. He has published more than 80 scientific peer-reviewed journal articles in his 30 years in academia and industry.

Dr. Gilman’s  Illustrated Guide to Pruning, 3rd Edition will be available for purchase at the Florida Chapter ISA bookstore at the class. Many changes and additions have been made to the 3rd edition including 170 new pages and two new chapters, one on mature tree pruning and another on root pruning. The text has been thoroughly updated to include the very latest practices and research on tree biomechanics. Furthermore, the entire book is now in color including more than 300 new photos and illustrations.

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