Penn State Training Tree Workers
Posted: November 30, 2011
Today there is an increased awareness by homeowners and municipalities for the need of trained and knowledgeable tree care workers. The green industry has responded to this demand for trained professionals by creating certification programs. Presently there are thousands of arborists that are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture, and horticulturalists certified by Landscape and Nurserymen Associations. These numbers continue to grow each year.
This arborist short course is designed to increase working tree knowledge, professional arborist skills and prepare you for the ISA Certified Arborist exam, which should improve your marketability.
The Arborist Short Course is designed to address these relevant topics:
diagnosis of plant diseases and insect pests, nutrition and fertilization
selection, installation and establishment of trees and shrubs
soil and water interaction and management; plant identification; assessment and risk management; pruning; construction impacts and management; safety and tree climbing.
For more information about registering for this short course, visit upcoming events on the Luzerne County Extension homepage, or email vjc1@psu.edu for more information.
