Tree Care for Birds and Wildlife

@ The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre
on Friday, November 8, 2024
in Tucson, AZ

Information & Registration

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

738 North 5th Avenue, Suite 131,

Tucson, Arizona 85705

Entrance and Parking Map

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

REGISTER NOW

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