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UPCOMING EVENTS
NZAA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2008 Arboriculture: A risky business? This New Zealand Arboricultural Association event will address a wide range of topics such as job safety, tree health, safe (and risky) tree climbing, and removal and pruning techniques. Other events in conjucntion with the Conference are: One-Day Workshops; the National and Masters Tree Climbing Championships; the Trans-Tasman Climbing Competition; and ISA Certification examinations. To top it off, the NZAA will assist in offsetting the carbon footprint of attendees’ flights by arranging a tree planting event. For more information, click here to go to the Conference webpage
ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS “The Rigging Seminar”, presented by Dwayne Neustaeter, will introduce rigging and communication techniques that will reduce accidents and mishaps while improving safety and results. “Climbing With Lightness”, presented by Bernd ‘Beddes’ Strasser, which will include the latest climbing equipment and techniques, performance knots, and aerial rescue. Note: Each of these workshops are available on both dates above. For more information, click here to go to the Conference webpage
NZAA/STIHL The NZAAA/STIHL NTCC is increasingly gaining media and public spectator support with its stunning displays of tree climbing skills and endurance. We are expecting an exciting battle to see who will win the National and Trans-Tasman Champion titles. The winners from the National competition will qualify to attend the International Tree Climbing Competition to be held next year in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. For more information, click here to go to the NTCC webpage
ISA EXAMINATIONS The NZAA will hold the next ISA Certified Arborist exam during the conference at Hamilton in November - the exam is a 200 question, multiple-choice exam. Furthermore, the NZAA intends offering the ISA Certified Tree Worker exam for the first time in New Zealand at the conference too - the exam is a mixture of practical and theory assessment and requires an arborist to have been working in the industry for a minimum of 18 months. It is possible to apply for a waiver for the practical component, if you have competed in the climbing competition. There will be limited places due to time constraints, so if you wish to apply to sit the exams or require more information contact David Glenn by cell phone 029 200-9242 or email via david.glenn@hortito.org.nz Click here for the Certified Arborist Application form (PDF) Regional Tree Climbing Competitions are as follows: South Island Regional Event Wellington Regional Event Waikato/ BOP Regional Event For more information, click here to go to the NTCC webpage
2008 CUGE SEMINAR SERIES The Centre for Urban Greenery and Ecology (CUGE) organises the CUGE Seminar Series to provide a platform for local and regional practitioners and professionals to exchange knowledge, expertise and ideas and to deepen and establish networks and collaborations. Presentations to be made by New Zealand's David Glenn and Richard Wanhill. Contact Lilian Kwok: Lilian_Kwok@cuge.com.sg For more information, click here to go to the CUGE webpage.
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