IAA Annual Conference & Trade ShowOctober 20 - 21st

Tinley Park

Conference Registration Guide

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Monday SessionElectrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP)

8:00AM—3:00PM

8:00 - 3:00PM Electrical Hazard Awareness—$125.00The Electrical Hazards Awareness Program (EHAP) from TCIA is a great way to keep your crews aware of electrical hazards and reduce injuries and losses, plus keep them trained and ready so you’re prepared to qualify for storm clean-up at any moment. Electricity is a serious and widespread hazard to arborists. In fact, electricity causes about 30 percent of all fatalities in the tree care industry, making it the leading cause of worker fatalities.

Since even a street lamp circuit or phone line can be energized with enough voltage to kill, almost all arborists in the field have at least some exposure to this hazard. In fact, workers don’t even have to touch a wire to be elec-trocuted—about half of all electrocution fatalities are the result of indirect contact. Tree branches and other con-ductive objects are an ever present threat for the industry.

All arborists must be trained to recognize and avoid these electrical hazards. Qualified line-clearance arborists must have additional knowledge about electrical hazards and the special techniques used to work safely near electrical conductors.

EHAP is a great way to keep workers safe, ensure OSHA compliance, and document training.

• OSHA Safety Requirements: EHAP helps you meet the OSHA 1910.269 safety standard, which requires:

◊ Employer-certified training. Employers must certify that employees who work 10 feet or closer to energized conductors are trained in the special hazards involved in such work.◊ On-the-job training and verification. Employers must verify through documented, on-the-job train ing and verification that these employees have the skills necessary to perform line-clearance job tasks safely.

• ANSI Safety Requirements: The ANSI Z133.1 safe-ty standard for arboricultural operations requires all employees be trained to recognize electrical hazards. EHAP training meets the ANSI Z133.1 training requirement.• Storm Cleanup: EHAP is often required by the UA Army Corps of Engineers in order to qualify for storm-related clean-ups. They have recognized the importance of the EHAP training program dating back to Hurricane Katrina.

Spanish-Language Session Sesion espanol

Eduardo Medina, Davey Tree ExpertsTuesday, Octubre 20

9:15-10:15 Work Positioning Posicion para trabajar

10:15 -10:45 Break with Exhibitors

10:45 -11:30 Tree Pruning Techniques Tecnicas de Poda

11:30 -12:00 Rigging and Felling Techniques Tecincas de Cordaje y Apeo

12:00 -1:00 Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 One hour tree demo in Spanish— English/Spanish Work Position

2:00 –4:00 Eduardo will translate the demonstration tree for the rest of the afternoon

Without sponsor support, educational and networking opportunities provided at the IAA Annual Conference & Trade Show would not be possible.Thank you to our 2015 event sponsors.

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Norm Hall from Arlington Power Equipment, Todd Kramer from Kramer Tree Specialists, Don Roppolo from The Care of Trees, and Beau Nagan from The Morton Arboretum will be conducting two days of hands-on instruction in Climb-ing and Chainsaw Maintenance on a real tree that will be erected in the center of the exhibit hall. Take advantage of this opportunity to experience the excitement of live demonstrations. 10.25 CEUs available.

Tuesday, October 20

8:45-10:15 SRT climbing; Anchors, re-directs, and work positioning With the ever increasing interest in SRT ascending and SRWP (Single Rope Work Positioning), this session will show different base anchor set-ups, that are also lowerable, should the climber become incapacitated. The new SRT re-direct technique and work positioning on single rope will be demon strated.

10:15-10:45 Break with Exhibitors

10:45-12:00 Ascending systems on Single Rope Both mechanical and textile ascending methods will be shown, showing the advantage and limitation of both.

12:00-1:00 Lunch sponsored by

1:00-2:00 One hour tree demo in Spanish —English/Spanish Work Position

2:00-2:45 Chainsaw basic maintenance and hand sharpening One of the most used power tools in tree care is still one of the most neglected when it comes to maintenance and sharpening. This session will go over what to look for before starting a chainsaw, the basic components that wear out due to daily use and how to replace these components. Hand sharpening will be demonstrated and members of the audience will have an opportunity to hand sharpen using a round file for the cutters and flat file for the depth gauges.

2:45-3:15 Break with Exhibitors sponsored by

3:15-4:00 Chainsaw basic maintenance and sharpening continued

Wednesday, October 218:30 -10:15 Best Practices in Crane Rigging The arborist industry is having horrific accidents involving truck mounted crane use. This session will cover best practices in crane set-up, cribbing methods, proven knots and hitches for crane work, the safest limb tie off for the climber and crane operator and cuts to use for the different limb angles and weight distributions.

10:15 -10:45 Break with Exhibitors

10:45 -12:00 Knotless rigging: advantages and limitations of using a locking ladder snap for knotless rigging, and demonstrating the “Bone” Knotless rigging can speed up any removal. There are minimal knots to tie for the climber and ground crew. This session will demonstrate the many advantages of knotless rigging using a locking snap and spliced loops. The “Bone” will also be demonstrated.

12:00 -1:00 Lunch sponsored by

1:00 - 3:00 The ever popular “Rigging the Tree Down” session The techniques used are safe, efficient and the latest in tree removal.

2015 Demonstration Tree Sponsors

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8:30 — 8:45 WELCOME STEVE LUDWIG, IAA PRESIDENT8:45 — 9:00 ISA UPDATE —JIM SKIERA

9:00 — 9:15 IAA AWARDS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS GENERAL SESSION

9:15 —10:15 TRANSPLANTING LARGE DIAMETER TREES BARE ROOT-Jim Flott, Comm Forestry Consultants,Inc. Bare root transplanting has been used since humans started walking the earth. It is the root of the nursery industry. The modern demand for immediate effect in the landscape or retention of existing landscape trees can be met by successful bare root transplanting of large DBH trees economically. Transplanting large diameter trees bare root is not new but the mechanics of harvesting and trans portation are new. This presentation will review the process of moving large diameter trees bare root and provide you with avenues of revenue for your business.

10:15 —10:45 BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

10:45 —12:00 TREE DISORDER DIAGNOSIS - Jim Flott - Community Forestry Consultants, Inc. The term “Tree Doctor” implies that such a professional can effectively diagnose a plant health prob lem and offer advice or prescriptions for resolving it. Although not known as tree doctors these days, arborists are often called upon by their clients for exactly this service, since diagnosing plant health problems takes specialized knowledge and experi ence. Some diagnoses are straight-forward when dealing with common problems; however, other plant health issues can be frustrating to diagnose in cases when symptoms are elusive or when circumstances conspire to obscure the signs that something might be wrong. The best plant health diagnosticians out there will tell you that it takes decades of study and diligent practice to get really good at it, and even then, the most experienced will still consult textbooks and research articles to help verify their conclusions. Jim will present diagnostic steps to follow in deter mining the problem. 12:00 —1:00 LUNCH/SHORT SESSIONS Lunch sponsored by

Opportunities will be offered throughout the exhibit hall to take one or more short courses. Each course/quiz is worth 0.5 CEUs. Complete all four stations and receive a total of 2 CEUs.

MUNICIPAL SESSION

1:00 — 2:00 STATUS OF URBAN FORESTRY IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS - Steve Ludwig, Village of Algonquin Did you know that there is an Illinois Forestry Development Council appointed by the State of Illinois legislature? As a member of this council, which is an empowered voice for all aspects of Illinois forest ry, Steve will discuss, among other things, the councils history, mission, function, and future.

2:00 — 2:45 FINDING CREATIVE RESOURCES FOR TREE REPLACEMENT PROGRAMS USDA, Andrew Hart 2:45 — 3:15 BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS Cookie Break Sponsored by

3:15 — 4:00 UTILIZING YOUR URbAN ECOSYSTEM TO INCREASE SPECIES DIVERSITY Jim Tresouthick, Village Forester, Village of Homewood How to prepare for the next invasive. Procuring those diverse trees that no one seems to grow. Locating and utilizing your cities microclimates. Size does matter (bare root, container or B&B)

*Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2015

COMMERCIAL SESSION

1:00 — 2:45 PPE FOR ARBORISTS - Philip Kelley, Operations Manager North American Training Solutions Understanding what is required, when it’s required, how to inspect and maintain it and how to properly Wear it! P.P.E is the first step in building a safe environment and putting it on is one of the most important things we do daily.

2:45 — 3:15 BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS Cookie Break Sponsored by

3:15 — 4:00 TRAINING DO’S AND DONT’S - Philip Kelley, Operations Mgr North American Training Solutions This will be a discussion based on commonly asked questions and observations from across the U.S. We will discuss what works, what doesn’t and why. From planning and implementation all the way to documentation.

UTILITY SESSION

1:00 — 2:00 IVM AND THE IMPACT ON POLLINATORS - Rick Johnstone, IVM Partners Pollinators are gaining national attention, in terms of their importance to our environment. One of the best habitats for pollinators are utility Rights-of-Way. Rick will discuss how he has been able to work with fed eral agencies and utilities to reclaim rights-of-way through IVM best management practices and improve pollinator habitat. 2:00 — 2:45 GROWTH REGULATORS - Brandon Hughson, Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements The common pitfalls of TGR and how to avoid them. Relaying practical experiences of the use of tree growth regulators to enhance a successful Vegetation Management program.

2:45 — 3:15 BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS Cookie Break Sponsored by

3:15 — 4:00 AVIAN PROTECTION & AWARENESS - Jaques Nuzzo, Sara Race, ComEd ComEd’s Avian Protection Program, which reduces bird mortalities, improves system reliability, and mini mizes regulatory risks under federal and state bird protection laws will be discussed.

TREE Fund Raffle & Reception 4:00 - 6:00PM

Please stay and enjoy pizza and (limited) free beer while supporting the TREE Fund raffle. There will be tons of great prizes.

The Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE Fund) is shaping the future of trees and the arboriculture profession.

The TREE Fund provides research grants, scholarships and educational programs to advance knowledge in the field of arboriculture and urban forestry. With this knowledge, arborists and citizens will be better equipped to ensure that healthy, mature trees remain an integral part of the urban and suburban communities of our future.

TREE Fund Raffle & Reception

Wednesday, October 21, 2015GENERAL SESSION7:00 — 8:00 ERGONOMICS AND HEALTH - Melissa LeVangie, Shelter Tree, Inc. At 20 something your work plan is executed differently (mentally & physically) than when beyond 40 something. Years of ergonomic stress on your musculoskeletal system can bring on chronic injury. These injuries can be career ending and are running rampant through the industry. Unique and known climbing equipment and styles can improve the longevity of a tree worker’s long term health. LeVangie will cover the healthy options for more ergonomic, efficient and safer tree climbing and life style choices that will keep you in good physical shape. Learn about first hand case studies of how climbers have recognized their musculoskeletal overuse problems and learned how to implement changes as to not become another statistic.

8:00 — 8:15 ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:15 – 9:15 TREES OF THE STATE CAPITOL “HISTORY, HEALTH & POLITICS” - William Bolt, Tree Heaven Cons. The trees of our State Capitol make for an interesting story. I will discuss their recent journey through droughts, disease, public opinion and politicians. The history of key trees, efforts to keep them healthy and the role politics plays in their future care will also be discussed.

9:15 – 10:15 INSECTS - Fred Miller, Joliet Junior College Insect Pest Update will focus on current pest issues, identification, potential for damage, and practical management tactics. Emphasis will be placed on pests lethal to woody landscape plants and new arriv als (i.e. viburnum borer, brown marmorated stink bug walnut twig beetle). An update on where we are with EAB management, ash tree mortality, and biological control efforts will be included.

10:15 – 10:45 BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS

10:45 – 12:00 TREE DISEASES - Diane Plewa, University of Illinois

12:00 – 1:00 LUNCH/ SHORT SESSIONS Lunch sponsored by

Opportunities will be offered throughout the exhibit hall to take one or more short courses. Each course/ quiz is worth 0.5 CEUs. Complete all four stations and receive a total of 2 CEUs.

MUNICIPAL SESSION1:00 – 1:30 INVASIVE INSECT UPDATE; WHAT TO BE LOOKING FOR Scott Blackwood, Plant Survey Specialist, USDA—APHIS —PPQ

1:30 – 2:00 NURSERY INSPECTION; WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT; HOW DO THEY AFFECT YOU? Scott Schirmer, Plant & Pesticide Specialist Supervisor Illinois Department of Agriculture Much like many professions, Illinois law requires nurseries, growers, and dealers to be licensed, and to become licensed they must be inspected by IDOA nursery inspection staff. Inspections and licensure ensures phytosanitation of the plant material against insects, plant, and seed pests, and prevents the escape and distribution of these pests through the movement of the material, and also provides the best quality plant material for purchasers. Nursery inspections and inspectors are often the first line of de fense against many of the plant pests and diseases we are trying to keep out of, or prevent spreading within, Illinois.

2:00 — 3:00 NIPPING IT IN THE BUD; CREATING STERILE PLANTS Joe Rothleutner, Tree Breeder, the Morton Arboretum Aggressive, weedy, invasive; people use a lot of different words to describe the plants growing places where they are not wanted. We will investigate some of these plants, take a closer look at what the problems are, and talk about how plant breeders are developing practical solutions as well as some plant options that are available right now.

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COMMERCIAL SESSION

1:00 – 2:00 CREATING A SAFETY PROGRAM FOR CLIMBERS - Melissa LeVangie, Shelter Tree, Inc. Encourage team dynamics and building with education in the field Learn about tools to document the multiple facets of your safety components Come learn how to create an interactive safety program for your team Build CEU opportunities for your Certified Arborists & CTSP’s

2:00 – 3:00 BARRIERS IN THE WORK PLACE - Bill Black, Alexander Equipment Barriers in the work place: language, overcoming resistance, obtaining crew respect for all duties. UTILITY SESSION

1:00 — 2:00 CURRENT THREATENED/ENDANGERED SPECIES CONCERNS IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS Shawn Cirton, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, USFWS –Chicago Illinois Field Office Threatened and Endangered species protection and awareness is crucial to all arborist operations. Shawn will discuss species that are present in Northern Illinois with a focus on a utility vegetation management perspective. 2:00 — 3:00 A UTILITY ARBORIST ASSOCIATION BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE FOR TREE RISK AS SESSMENT Seth Reid, Consulting Utility Arborist and BMP Committee Member The UAA has recognized the special challenges utilities face when conducting Tree Risk Assessment along Rights-of-Way. In most cases, it is not reasonable for the utility arborist to assess every tree along the right-of-way. The UAA has appointed a committee to develop a BMP based on ANSI A300 Part 9 and the ISA BMP. This talk will focus on the key practices that will be utilized in this new publi cation.

OAK FOREST RESTORATION ALONG THE RURAL-URBAN INTERFACE SESSION

1:00 — 1:10 WELCOME AND OVERVIEW - Stephanie Brown, Executive Director, Illinois Forestry Association

1:10 — 2:00 THE DECLINE OF OAK DOMINANCE IN ILLINOIS FORESTS Dr. Dan Day, Project Leader/Research Forester, Sustainable Management of Central Hardwood Eco systems and Landscapes, US Forest Service at Columbia, MO. Why it’s happening and what we can do about it.

2:00-2:45 OAK RESTORATION: IS IT FOR THE BIRDS? Dr. Jeff Hoover, Avian Ecologist, Illinois Natural History Survey

2:45 - 3:00 OAK AWARENESS MONTH IN ILLINOIS: A LONG TERM VISION!

11 total CEUs not including exhibit hall stations 13 CEUs when you include the exhibit hall stations

*Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

Hotel ReservationsAttendees will enjoy a con-ference rate of $122/night

for a standard double room.

Rooms are limited, please make reservations prior to

September 28, 2015

Make reservations directly with:

The Holiday Inn Select18501 South Harlem Ave.Tinley Park, IL 60477Phone: 708-444-1100

Be sure to mention you are with the IAA to receive the

discounted room rate

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IAA 2015 is the ONLY conference where you’ll hear informed debate and focused discussion on the cur-rent issues and trends facing Illinois’ Tree Care Industry. With an opportunity to learn more from national experts and your Illinois peers, IAA is your meeting place for Illinois’ Tree Care Com-munity.

WHY ATTEND? Your profession continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Yesterday’s answers may not be the best solutions to today’s problems. The IAA confer-ence is designed to provide the latest tools, resourc-es, and research findings.

New Plant Clinic in the exhibit hall. Bring your speci-mens and have them diagnosed.

New Oak Forest Restoration Along the Rural –Urban Interface Sessions INTERFACE SESSION

NetworkStrategize with your peers

around the state and some of the top professionals around

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EducationEducational tracks for Commer-cial, Municipal, Demonstration Tree, Oak Forest Restoration Along the Rural Urban Inter-

face, Spanish, and Utility. Addi-tional short sessions to cover

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Equipment and SuppliesVisit over 30 tree care suppliers and see the latest products and

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Advanced registration must be postmarked September 28, 2015Registration Fees

Full ConferenceAdvanced Member $260.00Advanced Non-Member $300.00At-Door Member $280.00At-Door Non-Member $320.00

DailyAdvanced Member $190.00Advanced Non-Member $210.00At-Door Member $200.00At-Door Non-Member $220.00

Full Time Student(Full Time Students must show ID)Full Conference $70.00Daily $55.00

EHAP $125.00

Membership to the Illinois Arborist Association is required for the member rates. Annual dues for the IAA are $45 which may be paid at the time of registration to receive member rates.

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