Welcome to the annual Tree Academy Workshop for Municipal Tree Workers

Workshop Agenda

8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m-9:10 a.m. Draves Arboretum Introduction

9:10 a.m.-9:50 a.m. Site and Soil Evaluation

Michael Richardson

9:50 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Best Tree Options for Western New York Streets and Parks

Tim Richley

10:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 a.m.-11:20 a.m. Best Practices and Common Pitfalls of Small Tree Pruning

Dr. Chris Luley

11:20 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Benefits of Preventative Pruning for Large Trees

Tom Draves

12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Chain Saw Safety

Paul O’Neil

12:30 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Site Assessment in the Field

Michael Richardson

1:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Small Tree Pruning Demonstration

Dr. Chris Luley

Tom Draves

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Large Tree Pruning Demonstration

Jared Webber

Tom Draves

3:00 p.m. End of Workshop

Registration is $85