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Educational Links

The following educational links are organized by category.  The intention behind this page is provide a quick reference source for arborists and others interested in trees and tree conditions.  The choice of links is not intended to be either exhaustive or exclusive – these are simply some of the web sites that the Association has become aware of, that may help people in an internet search.

You are encouraged to pass on your own recommendations by sending an email to CTPA at info@ctpa.org.

Courses and Workshops

  • Arboriculture 101 – A 13-week course offered by CTPA twice a year to prepare students for the Connecticut Arborist Exam
  • Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (EHAP) Workshop – A one-day course offered yearly. CEU credits for CT, ISA and CTSP.

Reference Materials

The following categories are listed:

  • General
  • Tree Biology
  • Tree Photos
  • Insects, Diseases and Tree Health
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Tree Planting and Horticulture
  • Tree Safety
  • Pruning, Bracing and Cabling
  • Tree Law
  • Tree Valuation
  • Urban Forestry

General Information

  • Trees are Good – ISA’s site for general interest information on trees and tree care
  • Tree Care Posters – A collection of tree care posters by Dr. Bonnie Appleton of Virginia Tech
  • Tree 4 U – A n interesting, eclectic site on “all things tree”

Tree Biology

  • Tree Biology Slide Show (requires Real Player)
  • Rough and Ready Guide to Tree Biology
  • TLC for Trees

Tree Photos

  • Bill Mill’s Tree Slide Show
  • Forestry Images (includes insects and wildlife)

Insects, Diseases and Tree Health

  • Plant Pest Handbook
  • CAES Plant Disease Information
  • CAES Insect Information
  • Entomological Society of America

Integrated Pest Management

  • CICP Database of IPM Resources
  • IPM in New York State
  • University of Massachusetts IPM

Tree Planting and Horticulture

  • University of Connecticut Plant Database
  • Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association
  • Connecticut Grounds Keepers Association

Tree Safety

  • Tree Care Industry Association
  • Safety and Trees (kid’s page)

Pruning, Bracing and Cabling

  • Pruning Shade Trees (by Ed Gilman)
  • Tree Pruning – Univ. of Virginia Evergreen Calendar
  • Tree Pruning – Univ. of Virginia Deciduous Calendar
  • Arbor Age Article on Cabling

Tree Law

  • Analyzing the Tree-Related Legal Problem  – An  interesting article from Minnesota
  • Tree Law Articles – Articles by Bonapart & Associates, a CA law firm
  • Top Ten Issues Attorneys Should Consider – By Atty. Barri Kaplan Bonapart, from the ASCA web site

Tree Valuation

  • ISA Tree Value Publication

Urban Forestry

  • Northeast Center for Urban Forestry
  • State of Connecticut DEP Urban Forestry Program
  • University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension Urban Forestry Program
  • Tree Link

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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