Tree Care for Birds and Wildlife
A Workshop on Managing Trees
for Wildlife Habitat in Urban Settings
November 8, 2024 | 8 AM - Noon
The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre located in the Historic Y Tucson, AZ
4 ISA CEUs
Location:
Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre
All participants will receive a printed copy of Tree Care for Wildlife Best Management Practices - 2nd Edition.
ACTC Member Rate (includes Staff of ACTC Members) | $60
Non-Member | $80
Master Gardeners and Audubon Members (Scholarship Rate) | $30
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Schedule:
7:30am: Registration and coffee
8:00am-10:00am: Tree Care for Birds and Other Wildlife Best Management
Laws and Regulations impacting tree work
- Why birds and wildlife are protected
- Federal, state, local, and environmental protections
- Possible consequences when laws are disregarded during tree work
Frequently Encountered Birds in AZ Urban Forests
- Provide information on frequently encountered bird species or bird species likely to be negatively impacted by tree work in Arizona.
- Identifying nest types and locations
Minimizing Impacts to wildlife in urban forests
- Why and how these guidelines were developed
- Identifying quality of habitats and time of year relevant to nesting
- Identifying training levels to protect wildlife during tree care
- o Prep for each job site
- When to seek help and permits
- Identifying signs of wildlife
- What to do when wildlife conflicts exist
- First responder actions to protect injured or displaced wildlife
- Enhancing Habitat
- Natural and mitigation methods
- Dead & dying trees
- Putting your training to work with clients
10:00am-11:00am: Tree Risk Management
- Inspecting Trees for Risk
- Factors Influencing Tree Failure
- Noninfectious Causes of Tree Failure
- Dead Trees and Branches
- Infectious Causes of Tree Failure
- Decay
- Root and Root Collar Diseases
- Cankers
- Tree-Hazard Management
- Hazard Rating System
- Hazard Abatement
11:00am-11:30am: Wildlife in an urban forest presentation
- Contacting Wildlife Biologists
- Wildlife Emergencies
- Wildlife Rehab Centers
- Encounters with amazing birds from Liberty Wildlife
11:30am-12:00pm: Review Session and CEUs
Special Tour Following the Program!
Location
The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre
738 North 5th Avenue, Suite 131
Tucson, AZ 85705