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CT Climbing Competition 2025 – Hollow Park

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The 2025 CT Climbing Competition is on May 3! Work Day took place on Friday, April 11th at Hollow Park, Woodbury. We are grateful and thankful to those people and companies that came out to get the trees competition ready. Special Thanks to Barts Tree Service, Neal Tree Service, Bartlett Tree Experts and Davey Tree Experts. Without these companies donating equipment and manpower, the competition would not be possible!

 

The competition is an all-day event and is open to the public.  We encourage people to come and cheer on people competing.

If you are interested in a Silver Sponsorship or Bronze Sponsorship – The registration is open until April 25th.  

 

CT 19th Annual Tree Climbing Competition – Woodbury, CT

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Connecticut Tree Climbing Competition – May 3, 2025

Hollow Park, Hollow Road, Woodbury, CT

On May 3, 2025, the Connecticut Tree Protective Association will hold the 19th annual Connecticut Tree Climbing Championship.  This competition will take place at Hollow Park in Woodbury.  The competition will run all day, from 6:30 in the morning until it’s over (late afternoon/early evening).  The public is invited to attend at no charge.

The climbers will show their skills in 5 preliminary events, with the 3 top climbers invited to face off in a Master’s Challenge.

All of the competitors are drawn from the ranks of those involved in professional tree care.  Most are from Connecticut, although competitors are also from other New England states, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  As the competitors demonstrate their skill, insight, knowledge of technique and athletic ability through their tree climbing. they will also be showing an absolute commitment to safety and concern for the well-being of the tree.

The five preliminary events are the

  • Ascent Event – A timed climb up a climbing line to a specified height (from 40’ to 80’).
  • Throwline Accuracy – A timed event in which the competitor sets 2 different lines in specified parts of the crown of a tree.
  • Belayed Speed Climb – A timed ‘free-climb’ (climber is belayed) 40’ to 60’ up a selected tree.
  • Work Climb – Five workstations are set within a given tree, and competitors move through the tree completing assigned tasks.
  • Aerial Rescue – Climbers are timed as they ‘rescue’ a dummy set in a tree.

In the Master’s Challenge three workstations are placed in a large tree, and climbers move through the tree completing assigned tasks.  The climbers are both timed and scored, in that only those tasks completed within a specified time are counted and points are added or deducted based on the skill and commitment to safety demonstrated by the climber.

The Connecticut Tree Protective Association is an educational non-profit dedicated to advancing the care of trees in the state.

Currently, the Association has over 750 members, with approximately 550 of those members being licensed arborists.

2025 Climbing Competition Flyer

If you are interested in being a volunteer, please call Bud Neal (203)577-8144 (cell)
or Cathy in the office (203)484-2512.

Interested attendees are also invited to visit the CTPA website at https://ctpa.org.

Spanish EHAP – February 19, 2025

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SPANISH Electrical Hazard Awareness Workshop, February 19, 2025

Wallingford Office – 60 Church Street – Suite 3A, Yalesville, CT  – Please carpool if possible, parking is limited.

Hours:  9:30 am – 4 pm

Cost: $85.00 members and $100.00 non-members (includes lunch)

This workshop will be given in Spanish by Leo Roldan to attendees to make them aware of the hazards all tree care workers face when they work around energized electrical conductors. This awareness is an essential part of basic tree care safety. It is recommended that all people who work in tree care take an EHAP course.

This one-day workshop will be led by Leo Roldan, Certified Arborist, Certified Tree Worker Specialist, Certified Aerial Lift Specialist, Certified Treecare Safety Professional and TCIA EHAP instructor. Mr. Roldan will make use of the Spanish EHAP Manual published by the Tree Care Industry Association. All attendees will receive this publication. Training on the equipment that makes up the electrical distribution system will also be provided. Knowing what each piece is and what it does is an important part of being safe around electrical conductors.

Seating is limited!

CTPA Annual Meeting is in Six Days! – January 16th, 2025

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The CTPA 103rd Annual Meeting is 6 days away on Thursday, January 16, 2025!  The Pre-registration rate will be available until Monday morning.

Pre-registration is encouraged, and walk-ins are welcomed.

The following CEU’s have been awarded:  State of CT 3A and 3D – 4.25 CEU’s, ISA Certified Arborist – 3.75 CEU’s, TCIA CTSP – 1.0 CEU, Advanced Certified Tree Wardens – 4.50 CEU’s and Forest Practitioner – 2.0 CEU’s.

CT Agricultural Experiment Station Booth 2024

 

 

Winter 2024/25 Newsletter and Annual Meeting Registration!

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The Winter 2024/25 is here!!!!  TCA Winter 2024-25 Smallest File Size

ANNOUCEMENT!!!!!
The CTPA is taking the leap of modernizing the sign-in sheets for meetings and workshops. We are starting at the 103rd Annual Meeting on January 16, 2025, with sign-in rosters for ISA and TCIA.  A QR code will be displayed on the projector screen in the meeting room at the end of the last talk.  This procedure is in step with the current procedure when attending an ISA or TCIA workshop/talk. The State of CT, Forest Practitioner and Advanced Certified Tree Warden sign in sheets will be on paper for the annual meeting, located at the back of the meeting room.   

The next step in rolling out the paperless roster/certification process will be at the Summer Meeting taking place on Thursday, July 17, 2025.  During that meeting, and all meetings moving forward, the QR code will be displayed at the end of each talk including ISA, TCIA, State of CT, Forest Practitioner and Advanced Certified Tree Warden.  The ISA and TCIA organization only require a sign in, and no certificate will be issued.  The State of CT, Forest Practitioner and Advanced Certified Tree Warden will require a sign-in with the QR code and the certificate will be emailed to you with your information on the certificate already filled out.  We are looking forward to this paperless system.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Cathy Dvorsky at cathy@ctpa.org.

The CTPA 103rd Annual Meeting is January 16, 2025.    Pre-registration is encouraged, and walk-ins are welcomed.

The following CEU’s have been awarded:  State of CT 3A and 3D – 4.25 CEU’s, ISA Certified Arborist – 3.75 CEU’s, TCIA CTSP – 1.0 CEU, Advanced Certified Tree Wardens – 4.50 CEU’s and Forest Practitioner – 2.0 CEU’s.

If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Attendee Flyer 2025


If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Exhibitor Flyer 2025

18 Days Until the 103rd Annual Meeting!

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The CTPA 103rd Annual Meeting is January 16, 2025.    Pre-registration is encouraged, and walk-ins are welcomed.

The following CEU’s have been awarded:  State of CT 3A and 3D – 4.25 CEU’s, ISA Certified Arborist – 3.75 CEU’s, TCIA CTSP – 1.0 CEU, Advanced Certified Tree Wardens – 4.50 CEU’s and Forest Practitioner – 2.0 CEU’s.

CT Agricultural Experiment Station Booth 2024


If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Attendee Flyer 2025


If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Exhibitor Flyer 2025

Four weeks until the CTPA Annual Meeting 1/16/2025

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Annual Meeting 2024

The CTPA 103rd Annual Meeting is January 16, 2025.    Pre-registration is encouraged, and walk-ins are welcomed.

The following CEU’s have been awarded:  State of CT 3A and 3D – 4.25 CEU’s, ISA Certified Arborist – 3.75 CEU’s, TCIA CTSP – 1.0 CEU, Advanced Certified Tree Wardens – 4.50 CEU’s and Forest Practitioner – 2.0 CEU’s.


If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Attendee Flyer 2025


If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Exhibitor Flyer 2025

CTPA Annual Meeting – January 16, 2025

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The CTPA 103rd Annual Meeting is January 16, 2025.   Grab a cup of coffee and visit with the vendors before the talks.  Pre-registration is encouraged, and walk-ins are welcomed.

The following CEU’s have been awarded:  State of CT 3A and 3D – 4.25 CEU’s, ISA Certified Arborist – 3.75 CEU’s, TCIA CTSP – 1.0 CEU, Advanced Certified Tree Wardens – 4.50 CEU’s and Forest Practitioner – 2.0 CEU’s.


If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Attendee Flyer 2025


If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Exhibitor Flyer 2025

CTPA 103rd Annual Meeting – January 16, 2025

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The CTPA’s 103rd Annual Meeting is taking place on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the AquaTurf Club in Plantsville.

The day starts with the Business Meeting and a brief talk by Sargeant DeVine from DMV about the violations DMV encounters during an inspection.

2024 Arborist Citation Award presented to Bill Gleason by Michael Almstead, President.

Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, Z133 committee representative, will share the new updates to the Z133.
Eric Rutkow from the University of Central Florida, will speak about Trees and the American Experience drawn from his book American Canopy.
And the keynote speakers is Bill DeVos, Treeworks, and he will be talking about the Three States of Urban Tree Health in Older Trees.

In-between talks, you can visit the vendors, catch up with friends and have a great lunch!

The following CEU’s have been awarded:  State of CT 3A and 3D – 4.25 CEU’s, ISA Certified Arborist – 3.75 CEU’s, TCIA CTSP – 1.0 CEU, Advanced Certified Tree Wardens – 4.50 CEU’s and Forest Practitioner – 2.0 CEU’s.


If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Attendee Flyer 2025


If you prefer to register by mail and pay by check, please download the AM Exhibitor Flyer 2025

2024 Electrical Hazards Awareness Workshop

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The Connecticut Tree Protective Association presents an Electrical Hazards Awareness Program Workshop
Thursday, November 14, 2024
7:30am – 4pm
at the Eversource – Berlin Campus
107 Selden Street, Berlin, CT
Cost – CTPA Membership $85.00, Non-Members $100.00.   Price includes lunch.

CEU’s will be available for State of CT 3D (Arborist License)/6.50 CEU’s, 6 (Rights-of-Way)/6.50 CEU’s, ISA/6.25 CEU’s, TCIA CTSP/ 6.50 CEU’s, Forest Practitioner / 2.5 CEU’s and Advanced Certified Tree Wardens/6.25 CEU’s.

(Please note: This workshop is no longer associated with the TCIA EHAP course. If you need to be certified by TCIA, please take their course online at the TCIA website.)

This workshop will focus on the hazards all tree care workers face when they work around energized electrical conductors. This awareness is an essential part of basic tree care safety. It is recommended that all people who work in tree care take an EHAP course. This one-day workshop will be led by Emmett Shutts, Cheshire, CT. Emmett is a licensed CT arborist, and Supervisor of Arborist Skills Trainer with The Davey Tree Expert Company, Dave Ross, Woodland Tree Experts, and tabletop live wire demonstration will be given by Doug Pistawka with Eversource.
During the seminar Doug and Emmett will share information about the electrical distribution system and the hazards associated with working near electrical conductors. Safety standards and best
practices for working near electrical conductors will be discussed.
Line Clearance Qualification for employees can only be certified by the employer however this educational seminar can be part of the training. Mr. Shutts will discuss how employers can implement this training and document certification. CTPA will not be providing this additional training or testing.
CTPA encourages all companies engaged in tree care to have an EHAP program in place for all of their employees.

Cost for this workshop is $85 members and $100 non-members. This price includes lunch, and full day of instruction. Ensure your reservation by November 8th.

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If you are requiring certification from TCIA, you will need to take the EHAP course online. This course put on by CTPA, is designed to give education on Electrical Hazards but is not associated with the TCIA certification process.

Checks are accepted and can be mailed to: CTPA, PO Box 1946, Wallingford, CT 06492
If you have questions, please call Cathy at 203 484-2512
The CTPA would like to thank Eversource for the generous use of their facility and for their support of this program.

Contact CTPA

MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 1946,
Wallingford CT 06492

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
60 Church Street (Rte 68), Suite 3A,
Wallingford , CT 06492

PHONE: 203-484-2512
EMAIL: info@ctpa.org

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