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Tree Workshop
Workshop: Pruning Young Trees: Years 1-10
When: Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Where: St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES Learning Center, 40 West Main St. Canton
ISA CEUs: Arborist: 3.5, Municipal Specialist: 3.5, BCMA Science: 0.75, BCMA Practice: 2.75, TW Climber Specialist: 3.5. TW Aerial Lift Specialist: 3.5 SAF Credits Pending
The class is free, but pre-registration is required. Call CCE-St. Lawrence County at (315) 379-9192
Presenters: Steven Sherwood, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Forester
Paul Hetzler, Horticulture & Natural Resources Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension-St. Lawrence County
Agenda: 9:30: Registration
10:00 to 10:45: Tree Wound Response & Compartmentalization& Invasive tree pests
10:45 to 11:15: Trees and Threes—Pruning Commandments; Tools of the Trade
11:15 to 12:00: Why We Prune, & Reality vs. the Literature
12:00 to 12:30: Lunch—Please bring yours. (That’s why it’s free)
12:30 to 2:00: Demo & Hands-on Pruning (Dress for the weather)
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