Trees and Construction - Colma
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Non Member
$200.00
Registration ends ends Feb 02
Date and Time:
February 6th, 2024 | 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Conference Description:
The Trees and Construction Workshop is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of how to manage trees during construction projects. The workshop will cover various topics, including Best Management Practices (BMPS) for managing trees during construction, mapping trees and construction impact reports, reading and interpreting construction documents, and roundtable discussion breakout sessions. Participants will gain valuable knowledge and skills to effectively manage trees and minimize their
impact during construction activities.
Optional tree walks at each location at the end of the day.
Agenda:
| 7:30am |
Registration |
| 8:00am |
Welcome and Introductions |
| 8:15am |
BMPS of Managing Trees During Construction
Ryan Gilpin, Nidus Consulting, Portland, OR |
| 9:15am |
Break |
| 9:30am |
Mapping Trees and Construction Impact Reports
Jonathan Flournoy, Mellinger Consulting Arborists, Altadena, CA |
| 10:30am |
Reading and Interpreting Construction Documents
James MacNair, MacNair and Associates, Glen Ellen, CA |
| 11:30 am |
Lunch Provided |
| 12:30pm |
Roundtable Discussion Breakout Sessions
|
| 3:00pm |
Conclusion Statements |
| 3:30pm |
CEU Sign Out and Optional Tree Walk led by Joshua Gevertz from Cypress Lawn Arboretum - 1.0 CEUs
*Please allow up to 6 weeks for processing of CEUs
|
James MacNair Presentation Description:
The presentation will provide an overview for reading and interpreting construction documents to determine probable impacts on trees designated for protection. A checklist outlining possible construction impacts will be discussed, with examples illustrated on grading, drainage, and utility plan excerpts.
Also on the agenda is a historical project that involved many tasks as a consulting arborist on the project team. This discussion will provide ideas for possible work assignments a consulting arborist may provide for large projects.
Ryan Gilpin Presentation Description:
ISA released the 3rd Edition of the Managing Trees During Construction Best Management Practices in 2023. Ryan will discuss how this version has been reorganized around the 6 phases of construction typical on most projects, and some of the other big changes.
Ryan will focus on two main aspects of the planning phase: permitting agency requirements and suitability for preservation. Cities or other agencies typically review plans and issue permits on construction projects. Understanding requirements about tree removal, mitigation and protection specifications can be key in successfully working as an arborist on construction projects as these tend to vary widely between agencies. Ryan will discuss how he uses suitability for preservation ratings can go beyond more common ratings such as condition and size, to help his projects as they move into the design phase.
Jonathan Flournoy Presentation Description:
The presentation will demonstrate using graphics editing software to create tree maps. Jonathan will go over the strengths and weaknesses of this approach. He will demonstrate how to overlay various construction plans (grading, irrigation, etc.) over the tree map to better estimate construction impacts. He will discuss the appropriateness of measuring detailed tree canopies and helpful tools to do so.
Early Registration (through 1/27/24):
- $140 - WCISA Member
- $175 - Non-WCISA Member
- $70 - Student/Senior
Regular Registration (on or after 1/25/24):
- $165 - WCISA Member
- $200 - Non-WCISA Member
- $70 - Student/Senior
CEUs::
6.0 - CA / CTW / MS
6.0 - BCMA-M
Location
Cypress Lawn Arboretum - Abbey Chapel
1601 Hillside Blvd
Colma, CA 94014