UConn's two year degree program in Urban Forestry and Arboriculture has been approved by the University's Board of Trustees. As a result, the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture within the University will now be accepting students who wish to … [Read more...]
Remembering Frederick E. Kuhr – CTPA Past President 1978-79
Frederick E. Kuhr, 81, of Southington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2019 in Griswold, CT. Frederick was the devoted husband of Elke (Bäuerle) Kuhr for 53 years. Born on October 12, 1937 in Waterbury, CT to the late Ernst and Dora … [Read more...]
Looking for Nominations for the 2020 Annual Meeting Awards
The Connecticut Tree Protective Association regularly honors individuals who have made significant contributions to arboriculture and to the care and protection of Connecticut’s trees. These awards are given annually and presented at the Annual … [Read more...]
English and Spanish EHAP Workshops
Do you understand all that you need to in order to work safely around electricity and power lines? Electrical Hazard Awareness training is a must for everyone involved in tree care. Simply put, it is a Basic Matter of Safety. If you work with … [Read more...]
Centennial Tree Planting is Underway!
The Centennial Tree Planting to commemorate the Anniversary of the Connecticut Arborist Law is underway! The trees have all been delivered to the designated sites around the state with the plaques to accompany them. Several of the trees have … [Read more...]
CTPA Scholarship Application Now Being Accepted for 2020
CTPA is seeking applicants for the 2020 Arborist Scholarship. This $2,000 scholarship is being offered to undergraduate students who are residents of Connecticut studying urban forestry or arboriculture. Students do not need to be attending college … [Read more...]
The Fundamentals of Arboriculture at UConn
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...]
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