ISA Certified Arborist Preparatory Course

PRESENTED BY:
Glenn D. Gentzke
Board Certified Master Arborist
Registered Consultant Arborist
Heidi Peterson
Certified Arborist
Glenn D. Gentzke, BCMA & RCA

Professionally trained employees make for productive and safe employees. Tree climbers, bucket operators, grounds men and supervisors will all benefit from proper professional training and development. In person and also live via Zoom.

WINTER COURSE:
February 3-7, 2025
8:00 am.-4:00 pm

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Classroom instruction using high-level interactive visuals, including video and other graphics. Quiz questions simulate the certification tests and lead to mastery of learning objectives. 

TOPICS PRESENTED INCLUDE:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Tree Anatomy, Tree Physiology,
Abiotic Disorders, Biotic Disorders
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
General Diagnosis, Identification
Principles, North American Common
Genera, Tree Selection, Fertilization
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Lightning Protection Systems, Tree
Support Systems, Early Care, Planting,
Pest Management Techniques
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Plant Health Basics, Plant Health & Pest
Control Practices, Principles of Pruning,
Pruning Practices & Standards, Tree Risk
Assessment
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Trees & Construction, Soils, Trees &
Water, Climbing, Rigging

All sessions leading to a Certified Arborist credential $695 (Certification Study Guide is an additional $110). Presentation and use of educational materials have been authorized by the International Society of Arboriculture. CEU Credits have been applied for from ISA, ASCA, and the DEC.

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT
Glenn Gentzke 716.949-6214
glenndny@yahoo.com
www.treeservicesofwny.com