Hello Dear TREENETTERS,
The TREENET Team are very much looking forward to your company in September. For regular attendees we know you’ll have another fantastic experience.  For those of you who are new to the national, two day TREENET event – you’ve made the best choice to travel to Adelaide this year – so be prepared for a great time and a magic program of presentations, field activities and forums; not to mention the usual buzz as you mingle with colleagues, old friends and new.

SYMPOSIUM

The 18th National Street Tree Symposium 7th and 8th of September 2017 REGISTER ONLINE HERE or Download Registration Form here	CEUs are offered for ISA Accreditation & for Arborists Registered with Arboriculture Australia
Program Teasers: Day One Day Two – Morning Field Activities Day Two – Afternoon Friday Forums	Registration Cost: Full x both days – $900 Full x one day – $450 Member Discount – 15% applies
TRADE DISPLAY BOOKING FORM

During Day One of the 18th National Symposium Institutional Members only are invited to display any products or new initiatives, offering a unique opportunity to reach an interested audience.

As stall space is limited, best to book your spot early.  Click on the link above to download the booking form.
Enquiries can be directed to Glenn on 0448 599 955 or glenn@treenet.org

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If you provide consulting services or contracting services or are employed by managing authorities dedicated to the care and conservation of trees in our towns and cities to make them more liveable, or simply a pathological tree lover, then the TREENET National Symposium and field day are for you!

On the first Thursday and Friday in September every year, the TREENET National Street Tree Symposium is held in Adelaide.

NEW VENUE for Day One! Thursday 7th September will be at the Sanctuary Function Room, Adelaide Zoo – for formal presentation of papers;

Day Two, Friday 8th September has a series of practical workshops and interactive forums which once again this year, will be conducted at the Waite Arboretum.

The hottest urban forest topics of the decade are presented by Australia’s leading educators, researchers, and practitioners.

The program is planned to cater for the diverse interests of those attending and to encourage interaction and networking with the presenters and colleagues.

All the papers presented since our Inaugural Symposium in 2000 can be accessed by clicking here.

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Due to popular demand, the TREENET post-Symposium Tour is on again!

Delegates & partners are invited to come along for a fabulous two-night social tour of the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu regions of South Australia.

Based in the coastal mecca of Victor Harbor, you’ll get to see and experience many interesting places, including culturally significant trees, Dean Nicolle’s Currency Creek Arboretum, project sites showcasing excellent approaches to street tree establishment and managing trees on development sites.  Yes, there are fabulous wineries too!

Full details, costs and registration link will appear here shortly.  Don’t miss out.

Places are limited and fully-paid bookings are essential.

BRISBANE – QAA Office: 26-40 Delancey Street, Cleveland
20th  – 22nd September 2017

Courses limited to 20 per session (final session for 2017)

**Registration/Cancellation deadline – 20th August 2017**

COURSE CONTENT

TREE BIOLOGY AND MECHANICS:

Participants will learn how to assess wood structure, decay and tree mechanics, and evaluate their impact on the likelihood of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to identify and assess defects and conditions that may affect the likelihood of failure.

TREE INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT:

Participants will learn about types of targets, assess the likelihood of a tree or tree part impacting a target, and estimate the consequences of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to assess site factors that may influence the likelihood of failure.

DATA ANALYSIS AND RISK CATEGORISATION:

After learning the tree and target factors that must be assessed, participants will combine likelihood of failure, the likelihood of impact, and consequences of failure to derive a risk rating. This rating helps the assessor communicate tree risk to clients and risk managers, and allows comparison of risk levels between trees.

RISK REPORTING:

Participants will learn skills for clearly communicating tree risk to clients, both in written and verbal reports. Participants will also learn about the key components that should be included in a report after completing a tree risk assessment.

FURTHER INFORMATION

The ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity.

The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course is a two-day educational course followed by a 1/2 day assessment that includes both a written and field component. The course prepares the participant to take the TRAQ assessment to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.

The course cost includes all course materials, lunch, and refreshments on both training days and welcome refreshments upon arrival for the exam.

The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification is valid for five (5) years from the date the TRAQ exam is passed. The qualification holder is required to retake the course and pass the exam every five (5) years in order to maintain the qualification.

PREREQUISITES

To earn a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification you must hold or have held one of the following prerequisites (This is a modified list for the Australian Market, please contact the QAA office if you hold a credential not listed below for further information and assessment):

• ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
• ISA Certified Arborist (Certification ID is required)
• ISA Board Certified Master Arborist (Certification ID is required)
• European Tree Worker
• European Tree Technician
• AHC30810 Certificate III in Arboriculture
• NZ National Certificate in Horticulture (Arboriculture) Level 4
• ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) status
• A degree in arboriculture, urban forestry, traditional forestry, or horticulture that is part of a national qualifications framework or is from a college or university that is accredited or recognised under a system that is substantially similar to accreditation
• UK Qualification and Credit Framework Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Arboriculture
• Other Qualifications listed in the Handbook, under prerequisites

By applying to participate in a TRAQ event, you authorize the ISA to make your registration and contact information available to the local chapter/associate organisation. You agree to the terms, conditions, and policies outlined in the Tree Risk Assessment Candidate Handbook:
http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/resources/TRAQHandbook.pdf

This form is to apply to attend a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course and Assessment. If you need to apply for a TRAQ exam retake only, you must contact qual@isa-arbor.com or call +1 217.355.9411

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION

If you have an accommodation request, please complete the Special Accommodation Request Form and return to the QAA Office: http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/resources/cert_AccommodationsRequest.pdf

PRICE

ISA MEMBER – $930.00

QAA QUALIFIED MEMBER – $985.00

QAA GENERAL MEMBER – $1,045.00

NON MEMBER – $1,200.00

(All prices are GST INCLUSIVE)