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Member Spotlight: New Monthly Feature
Want to be featured in the WCISA 5 Minute Update? We're starting a new feature every month that spotlights members of our chapter. If you'd like to be featured, or want to nominate someone else to be featured, fill out our easy form here.
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Student News
- SMA (Society of Municipal Arborists) is offering their Municipal Forestry Intern Program. Intern positions are available nationwide for summer 2016. The program has some travel and lodging reimbursement as well as a 40 hour pay week. Read the full details from SMA here.
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ISA Call for Presentations
The International Society of Arboriculture has opened the call for presentations for the 2016 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show. The 2016 conference will be held 13-17, August 2016 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA, with the theme of "Deep in the Heartwood of Texas".
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Get Rooted in Your Profession: Serve on the WCISA Board
We need good people from across the chapter to continue the dedication of current and previous board members. Become involved by submitting a nomination for yourself or another member now. The nominations must be received by the Nominations Chair, Jim Downer no later than November 30, 2015. Nominations received after that date may not be considered.
Elections will be held next year from February 15 to March 1st.
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Britton Fund Wants to Hear from YOU!
The Britton Fund has placed an on-going survey on their website to get feedback from WCISA members. What types of research would you like to see funded? What drives you to contribute to Britton Fund programs? Take the short survey here.
Established in 2006 as a non-profit, the Britton Fund works for the public good to promote research and educational opportunities for advancement in arboriculture in California, Arizona, Nevada and Hawaii. The Britton Fund is supported by the generosity of the WCISA community including WCISA members, corporate sponsors and private contributors who share the belief that education and research improve the arboricultural professio n. Learn about current programs, read testimonials, view our most recent annual report, and donate, if you'd like!
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Bring TreeCircus to YOUR School!
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We're accepting applications for schools in Northern and Southern California for our 2016 California Arbor Week Tour! TreeCircus is a high-energy, educational assembly about urban forestry and arboriculture geared toward students in K-8th grade. We'll be in SoCal Feb 29-March 4, and NorCal March 7-11.
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Sign up for The Britton Fund Ride
The 9th Annual Britton Fund Ride will take place on May 2, 2016 in Orange County, CA. Our event will start at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim and go for 30, 60, or 90 miles to help us generate funding for increased research and education in tree care.
Not only is The Britton Fund Ride about endurance, it's about making an impact on the local community too. The ride includes a tree planting and ceremony at a local elementary school, led by arborist entertainment/advocate group, TreeCircus.
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Honor your Colleagues with an Award
It's time to start thinking about awards nominations! Do you know someone who is worthy of a WCISA award? Our chapter is full of inspiring, brilliant, hard working arborists, let's celebrate them! Nominations are due December 31st but we all know how busy that time of year is... do it now before you forget! Learn more here.
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Annual Conference: Magic in our Urban Forest
Save the date for our 82nd Annual WCISA Conference and Trade Show, Magic in our Urban Forest! We'll be at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA May 2-5, 2016.
Registration will open on December 1st. We've secured a fantastic room rate for the Disneyland Hotel - $179/night! Due to our special discount, lodging is limited to registered conference attendees only. Reservation instructions will be provided after conference registration has been processed.
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Job Listings
In the market for a new job in arboriculture? Look no further than the WCISA website! For details about posting a job listing please email mary@wcisa.net. Listings are $50 per month.
- Tree Pros seeks Experience Tree Climber, Sacramento, CA
- TreeCo Ventura seeks Tree Climber/Pruner, Ventura, CA
- Bartlett seeks Climber, San Rafael, CA
- TreeCareLA seeks Ground Crew Member, Los Angeles, CA
- Tree Barber seeks Experienced Tree Trimmer, San Diego, CA
- West Valley Arborists seeks Urban Tree Specialist in San Jose, CA
- Cagwin and Dorward seeks Tree Care Manager Trainee in the Bay Area, CA
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Trees and Drought: Using Water Wisely
November 17, 2015
California Center for the Arts | Escondido, CA
Due to the drought, water applications have been reduced in many urban landscapes. Minimizing impacts to new and established trees is an immediate challenge for arborists. This workshop will provide much of the information you will need to meet this challenge. Knowing the response of trees to water deficits, how to measure soil moisture status, situations where trees should be irrigated, how to manage drip irrigation systems, and pests that water-stressed trees may encounter will help us use water wisely and maintain tree health. This regional conference is valued at 6 CEUs. Learn more here.
Online registration is now closed but walkins are accepted.
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Under the Microscope: A Closer Look Urban Forest Management Strategies
December 10, 2015
Milpitas, CA
Join us for the 11th annual Pest and Disease Symposium in Milpitas, CA. We'll look deeper into the regional pests and diseases that you come across daily and provide strategies for mitigating them. You'll learn about local regulation updates, wildlife management strategies, and of course, the value of green infrastructure and pest management throughout our current drought. This symposium is geared toward working arborists who are looking for strategies to enrich the urban forests they work in every day. Watch the preview video here. |
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ASCA Annual Conference
December 2-5, 2015
Tucson, AZ
ASCA's Annual Conference is being held in the Western Chapter this year. It's the only conference that provides Consulting Arborists with the tools and knowledge they need to approach problems differently. Learn more.
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Tree Appraisals Workshop
December 12, 2015
Arcadia, CA
Focusing on the CTLA Trunk Formula Method, this course gives an overview of the appraisal process and provides an opportunity to practice in the field. Review common mistakes and refine your craft as an appraising arborist. Learn more.
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ASCA Consulting Academy
February 23-26, 2016
Napa, CA
Successful Consulting Arborists have one thing in common - their commitment to delivering quality work products. They've made sure they have a full understanding of the core components of consulting - the function of a consultant, best practices for report writing, the dispute resolution process, and the role a forensic investigation plays.
ASCA's Consulting Academy is the most comprehensive training experience for arborists who consult. Utilizing lectures and interactive exercises, you will learn the skills you need to grow as a consultant. Learn more.
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