International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certification Training
Full Brochure, Registration Form and Snow Dates (PDF, 98 KB)
This training program is designed to assist green industry professionals in obtaining the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist designation. Attendees of this program will gain an increased knowledge of practices pertaining to the care of trees including identification, proper pruning, and safety. Certified arborists may also attend select sessions for review and qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEU's). Landscape Architect LU's will be available pending NYS approval.
Fees
Trainees: $375.00 Pre-registration fee (by Jan. 30th). Registration after January 30th will be based on availability only- $475.00 and is at the discretion of the facilitators. Registration fee includes "The Building Blocks of Arboriculture" [Arborists' Certification Study Guide, Audio CD version, ANSI Standards Series and Best Management Practices Compendium Set (Tree Pruning, Tree and Shrub Fertilization, Tree Support Systems: Cabling, Bracing, and Guying), Tree ID Guide to Common Urban Trees in NY State]. Walk-in registrations are not allowed for this program. No refunds.
NOTE: This fee does not include ISA's examination fee. See below for more specific information.
Certified Arborists Attending for CEU's: $65 per session. This fee does not include resources listed above.
Landscape Architect CEU's: $65 per session. Call 845-677-8223 x104 to see which sessions qualify.
Exam Fees: There is a separate fee to take the ISA Certification Exam. Fees are administered through ISA.
Program Topics
February 11, 2009 - 12:30 - 5PM
Review of Application Procedure, Tree Biology, Tree ID/Selection
February 18, 2009- 12:30 - 5PM
Soil/H2O Relations, Installation/Establishment
March 4, 2009 - 12:30 - 5PM
Pruning, Tree Preservation/Construction, Safety/Climbing, Diagnosis/Plant Health Care
March 11, 2009 12:30 - 5PM
Cabling/Bracing, Tree Risk Assessment, Nutrition/Fertilization, Review & Questions
March 27, 2009 - 8:30AM
Examination
Speakers
Dr. Nina Bassuk - Professor and Director, Cornell Urban Horticulture Institute, Ithaca, NY
Sarah Deacle - Education Manager, Delaware Center for Horticulture, Wilmington, DE
Mark Chisholm - International Tree Climbing Champion and Certified Arborist, Aspen Tree Experts, Jackson, NJ
Steve Chisholm-Certified Arborist, Aspen Tree Experts, Jackson NJ
Richard Harper - Extension Educator and Certified Arborist, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County, Valhalla, NY
Brian Liberti - City Arborist, City of Syracuse
Stephanie Mallozzi - Horticulture Team Coordinator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County, Millbrook, NY
Contact for more information:
Rick Harper, 914-285-2622, rwh26@cornell.edu
Stephanie Mallozzi, 845-677-8223 ext. 104, sdm10@cornell.edu
