Students perusing the course catalogue at UConn this fall might notice a new course within the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment. The Fundamentals of Arboriculture will be taught at the Storrs Campus, meeting twice a week for … [Read more...]
Mark Bays and the Oklahoma City Survivor Tree
At the CTPA Summer Meeting, Mark Bays, Urban Forestry Coordinator with the State of Oklahoma gave a stirring talk on the story of the Oklahoma City Survivor Tree. For those who missed it, the Survivor Tree is an American elm that managed to survive … [Read more...]
Drop Zone Safety – Presentation at the CTPA Summer Meeting
Steve Fassbender of Lewis Tree Service delivered two riveting talks on Drop Zone Safety at the July 18 CTPA Summer Meeting. These talks are part of CTPA's ongoing effort to promote safety in tree care. Steve's message was particularly effective as … [Read more...]
2019 Summer Meeting – Come Spend the Day!!
The CTPA Summer Meeting is July 18, 2019 and there is a great lineup of speakers, food all day and plenty of exhibitors to visit!! You will have the opportunity to earn CT Arborist (3D) - 5.0 CEU's, (3A) -2.5 CEU's, CT Forest Practitioners - 2.0 … [Read more...]
The University of Connecticut Announces Search for Instructor in Arboriculture
CTPA Members – CTPA is currently assisting UConn in locating candidates to teach a course in the Fundamentals of Arboriculture at the University. As most members are aware, UConn’s Department of Natural Resources and the Environment within the … [Read more...]
Connecticut Tree Climbing Competition Crowns 2019 Champions
On May 11, the CT Tree Protective Association held its 15th annual Connecticut Tree Climbing Competition. This year, the CTCC was held in College Woods, a section of East Rock Park in New Haven. 29 climbers - 26 men and 3 women - competed in the five … [Read more...]
CTPA Joins Sustainable CT in Planting Trees in Honored Communities
This past fall, twenty-two cities and towns in Connecticut were recognized as the first “Sustainable CT Certified Communities” by Sustainable CT, a high-powered partnership that is working to get Connecticut’s communities thinking about their future … [Read more...]
CTPA Takes a Position on Two Bills Before the Legislature
During its most recent board meeting, the CTPA Board took a closer look at the various bills currently before the Connecticut State Legislature. Several of these bills were mentioned in a recent CTPA post. In addition, at least two bills have … [Read more...]
Arboriculture 101 September Registration
Registration for the Fall 2019 Session of Arboriculture 101 is now open. This series of classes will begin with the first class on Wednesday, September 4th. All attendees must register before the start of this class. Also, please note, this … [Read more...]
2019 Climbing Competition
The 2019 Connecticut Tree Climbing Competition is on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at the College Woods Park and in New Haven. Each year, 25-30 climbers, men and women, participate in a competition that showcases the skill, safety, insight and … [Read more...]
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