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Course Detail |
| Course ID:
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roadside10 |
| Title:
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Roadside Tree Care |
| Series:
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Public Works |
| Provider:
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PSATS |
| Instructors:
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Scott Diffenderfer
General Manager and Consulting Arborist
Good's Tree Care |
| Schedule Time:
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8:00 a.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. Program Begins
Noon Lunch (on your own)
3:30 p.m. Adjourn |
| Registration Link:
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Click Here
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| County:
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Luzerne |
| Location:
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Hazle Township Building
99 W. 27th St.
Hazle Township, PA 18202
(570) 453-2466
www.hazletownship.com |
| Date:
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08/19/10 |
| Time:
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8:00 AM |
| Cost:
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$0.00 |
| Description: |
During this full-day, interactive training course, the instructor will focus on three key areas:
Pruning to maintain the right of way (ROW) - This classroom discussion will cover the various methods and procedures to use in ROW trimming. The main goal of this discussion will be to help attendees realize that there are better ways to manage the ROW and properly and safely perform these tasks. The instructor will also address how ANSI standards are applicable to tree pruning, ROW maintenance, and safety.
Review of safety techniques - The instructor will walk attendees through tips and techniques that are important when addressing ROW issues in their municipality, including traffic control and the safe operation of equipment and tools. He will also review court cases where legal action resulted from vegetation encroaching a public right of way.
Assessing trees for hazard and risk - Attendees will move outside for the afternoon and examine local trees for hazard and risk. Information learned during this hands-on activity will allow attendees to leave with a better understanding of trees both on and off the right of way. |
| Outline: |
During this workshop, the instructor will engage attendees in discussion about the following subject areas:
-Procedures for Right of Way Trimming
-Tree Pruning
-American National Standards Insitute (ANSI) Standards
-Safety Measures
-- Traffic Control
-- Equipment and Tools
-Tree Loss
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| Additional Info |
Who Should Attend The target audience is township managers, shade tree commissioners, facility (park) managers, supervisors, and roadmasters. Tree risk and right of way management are common issues with public trees, and risk analysis can help to limit the liability townships are exposed to. The instructor will talk about public relations issues, too.
Registration Fee: There is no registration fee for this course, however, pre-registration is strongly recommended. Lunch is on your own.
Walk-in Registrations Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Walk-ins are accepted on a space-available basis. Please note there are times when a session is cancelled or rescheduled. Registered attendees will be notified of schedule changes prior to the session. Call (717) 763-0930 or visit www.palocalgovtraining.org prior to the session to verify the correct date, time and location. Substitutions are permitted without notice.
Cancellation/No-Show Policy Attendance numbers at each location are limited. If you will not be able to attend the session you are registered for, please call PSATS at (717) 763-0930 within 48 hours of the class.
Accessibility & Other Needs All sessions will be held at ADA-accessible locations. Please use the "accessibility needs" line to indicate alternate format, sign language requirements, or any other needs you might have.
Inclement Weather In the event of inclement weather, please verify that the session is taking place by calling PSATS at (717) 763-0930. If calling outside of normal business hours, enter extension 166. Session cancellations are updated by 7:00 a.m. on the day of a course. |
