OALA: Why and How to Retain Mature Trees on the Urban Landscape

An annual Arborist workshop focused on practical knowledge about mature tree care.

The workshop will be led by Phlip Van Wassenaer who holds a B.Sc. Environmental Sciences, Master of Forest Conservation, and is the principal consultant for Urban Forest Innovations, Inc., which specializes in the preservation, enhancement, and management of the urban forest using a research- and science-based approach. He is an ISA Certified Arborist, ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist, current Director at ASCA, a Past President and Director of the Ontario Urban Forest Council and a 2009 recipient of the ISA True Professionals of Arboriculture Award.

Mr. Van Wassenaer will cover the following topics:

• Conservation Arboriculture: Practical Approaches to Managing Aging trees
• Tree Risk Assessment Techniques, from Simple to Complex
• Reduce the Crown, Retain the Tree

The workshop will also include an outdoor component so participants can inspect mature trees and discuss real world examples of concepts covered by Philip. This will be led by professional arborists.

Throughout the day there will be opportunities for Q & A, idea sharing and discussion.

Registration Opens: Mar 11, 2024 10:00am
Registration Closes: Jul 18, 2024 11:00am