Arboriculture Australia™ National Conference, Workshops, Trade Exhibit & Australian Tree Climbing Championships™ 2015

it’s ADELAIDE ’15 THE PLACE TO BE SEEN!

The 2015 Arboriculture Australia National Conference will be among one of the first events to be held in the newly extended buildings of the Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC). Situated in the heart of the CBD and offering state of the art facilities the venue is complemented by views of Adelaide’s picturesque Torrens River and the iconic Adelaide Oval. Come along and join your fellow colleagues and enjoy two jam packed days of educational sessions, book in to attend one of the many workshops and catch up on all the relevant industry news at one of the social events.

Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide SA | Friday 29 May – Tuesday 2 June 2015

Platinum Partners

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Friday 29 May Gear Check and Judges briefing. Proudly sponsored by Treescape & Select Solutions.

Saturday 30 MayPreliminary Events to be held at a designated area at Pinkies Flat. Proudly sponsored by Vermeer, Asplundh, Bandit & TreeServe.

Sunday 31 MayMasters Event to be held in a designated area at Pinkies Flat. Proudly sponsored by Active Tree Services & Aerial Access.

Date Event Time RoomFriday 29 May Registration Desk Open 4pm – 6pm Foyer L

ISA TRAQ Workshop Day 1 7.30am registration8am – 5pm

Panorama Suite

Tree Anatomy Workshop Day 1 8.30am – 4pm City Room 4

Morning Tea/Lunch/Afternoon Tea | Sponsored by Citywide Foyer L

Climber Gear Check & Judges Briefing | Sponsored by Treescape & Select Solutions 4pm – 8pm Foyer L

Saturday 30 May Registration Desk Open 8am – 9am Foyer L

ATCC – Preliminary Events | Sponsored by Vermeer, Asplundh, Bandit & TreeServe All day Pinkies Flat

ISA TRAQ Workshop Day 2 8am – 5pm Room L 1 A

Tree Anatomy Workshop Day 2 8.30am – 4pm City Room 4

Morning Tea/Lunch/Afternoon Tea | Sponsored by Citywide Foyer L

Trade Exhibition Bump in | Sponsored by Eastern Tree Services 10am – 5pm Hall L

ATCC Awards Presentation – Preliminary Events | Sponsored by Treescape & Select Solutions

6pm – 8pm Hall L

Sunday 31 May Registration Desk Open 9am – 4pm Foyer L

ATCC – Masters Event | Sponsored by Active Tree Services & Aerial Access 9am – 2pm Pinkies Flat

ISA TRAQ Workshop Day 3 Exam 8am – 12noon Room L 1

Tree Anatomy Workshop Day 3 9am – 4pm City Room 4

Urban Forestry Workshop | Sponsored By Treescape 10am – 12noon2pm – 4pm

Riverbank Room 6

Utility Arborist Workshop | Sponsored By Treescape 10am – 12noon2pm – 4pm

Riverbank Room 7

Morning Tea/Lunch/Afternoon Tea | Sponsored by Citywide Hall L

Trade Exhibition Open | Sponsored by Eastern Tree Services 10am – 8pm Hall L

ATCC Awards Presentation Masters Event | Sponsored by Treescape & Select Solutions

4pm – 5pm Foyer L

Welcome Reception | Sponsored by Active Tree Services & Aerial Access 6pm – 8pm Hall L

Monday 1 June Registration Desk Open 7.30am – 4pm Foyer L

Conference Joint Session | Sponsored by ENSPEC 9am – 10.30am Riverbank rooms 7 & 8

Morning Tea/Lunch/Afternoon Tea | Sponsored by Citywide Hall L

Conference Session – Urban Forestry | Sponsored by ENSPEC 11am – 5pm Riverbank Room 7

Conference Session – Utility Arborist | Sponsored by ENSPEC 11am – 5 pm Riverbank Room 8

Conference Session – Practising Arborist | Sponsored by STIHL 11am – 5pm Hall L

Trade Exhibition Open | Sponsored by Eastern Tree Services 10am – 4pm Hall L

Annual General Meeting 5.45pm – 6.15pm Hall L

Annual Gala Dinner | Sponsored by Vermeer, Asplundh, Citywide & Treescape 7pm – Late Panorama Ballroom

Tuesday 2 June Women In Arboriculture Breakfast 7am – 8.30am Foyer L

Registration Desk Open 8am – 4pm Foyer L

Conference Session – Urban Forestry | Sponsored by ENSPEC 8.30am – 4.15pm Riverbank Room 7

Conference Session – Utility Arborist | Sponsored by ENSPEC 8.30am – 4.30pm Riverbank Room 8

Morning Tea/Lunch/Afternoon Tea | Sponsored by Citywide Hall L

Sponsor Exhibition Open | Sponsored by Eastern Tree Services 10am – 1pm Hall L

Australian Tree Climbing ChampionshipsTM

Event Program 2015

Premier Partners

*Program is subject to change without notice

Key Note Presenters

Urban Forestry Session

Dan Lambe – USA Presentation 1: Looking for the Ripples and the Waves: How Partnerships Drive Real Impact in Urban and

Community ForestryPresentation 2: Acting Globally in Community Forestry: Using Local Lessons to Create a Network for Learning,

Influence and Change on an International ScaleBiographyDan Lambe, President the Arbor Day Foundation. Lambe leads the strategic development of programs and partnerships through which the Arbor Day Foundation strives to educate, recognize and empower people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Founded in 1972, the first Arbor Day Foundation has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees, with over one million members, supporters, and valued partners.The impact of their work is accomplished through their conservation and education programs, including Tree City USA, the Community Tree Recovery Program, the Partners in Community Forestry Conference, global reforestation, forestry carbon offset initiatives and more.

Mark Duntemann – USA Presentation 1: Establishing Tree Risk Tolerances for CommunitiesPresentation 2: A Comparison of Tree Amenity Valuation MethodsBiographyMark is the owner of Natural Path Urban Forestry Consultants. The firm has provided urban forestry policy

recommendations for over twenty-five years. This work has extended to Europe, South America and Asia. His specialization is in tree risk assessment and management and has provided training to staff of the National Park Service and United States Forest Service. Mark has provided expert testimony in over fifty tree-related fatality or personal injury cases. He brings this experience to his lectures to better inform participants on the topic of risk and liability. Mark received his Bachelors of Science in Forestry from the University of Montana and a Masters in Urban Forestry from the University of Wisconsin. Mark is past president of the Illinois Arborist Association, is an ISA Board-Certified Master Arborist, an Instructor for the ISA’s Tree Risk Assessment Qualification and certified in the Quantified Tree Risk Assessment methods. He lectures internationally on urban forestry and arboriculture practices.

Dr Glynn Percival – UK Presentation 1: What’s new in plant protection: Novel methods of pest and disease controlPresentation 2: Developments in tree health assessment technologyBiographyDr Glynn Percival is the plant physiologist and technical support specialist for the Bartlett Tree Expert Company Ltd and manages their UK research and diagnostic laboratory based at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom.

Dr Percival has an active research and training program at the Laboratory and University that focuses on many different aspect of tree care. Recent studies have included work on i) tree survival following transplanting, ii) novel methods of pest and disease control and iii) the effects of environmental stress upon tree physiology. Dr Percival has been invited to present papers on his work at the International Society of Arboriculture and Arboricultural Association annual conferences and in addition the International Society for Horticultural Science, 1st International Symposium on Urban Tree Health. He is the author of over 100 scientific papers, magazine articles and book chapters. In addition Dr Percival is on the editorial board for Arboriculture and Urban Forestry and Urban Forestry Urban Greening and is the co-editor of the proceedings of the Trees, People and Built Environment Conference, published by the Forestry Commission. Reading University made Dr Percival an honorary visiting research fellow, citing his valuable contributions within the Plant Science Department and the University. Dr Percival is also a visiting lecturer at Kew Gardens.

Jeremy Barrell – UK Presentation 1: Developing with trees; bridging the chasm between aspiration and realityPresentation 2: Extreme consulting; the psychology and practicalities of being an expert witnessBiographyJeremy started working for the UK Forestry Commission in 1978, establishing his own tree contracting business

in 1980. Fifteen years later he formed Barrell Tree Consultancy, which is now a UK market leader. He heads a team of six consultants specialising in the legal and planning aspects of urban tree management. Jeremy is a prolific public speaker and has authored many papers and articles, including the SULE, TreeAH and TreeAZ methods of tree assessment. He is an accomplished risk management expert witness, focused on using his practical experience to reality-check the academic nonsense that often pervades modern arboriculture.

Gold Sponsors

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Urban Forestry Session

Jago Keen – UKPresentation 1: The fragility of simplicityPresentation 2: Natural Capital in the CityBiographyJago Keen has qualifications and experience in arboriculture and nature conservation and applies complex system

thinking to the challenges presented by town planning, green infrastructure management and projection planning. He has two decades experience spent in the ‘natural capital’ sector, managing natural assets to ensure ecosystem services are delivered. In private practice, Jago Keen is consulted by clients in local government, healthcare trusts, property development companies and private individuals, throughout the UK and Eurasia, to deliver pragmatic solutions to build resilient ecosystem provision. Jago is currently chairman of the Arboricultural Association in the United Kingdom.

Phillip van WassenaerPresentation 1: Tree biomechanics: where are we now?Presentation 2: A Framework for Strategic Urban Forest Management Planning and MonitoringBiographyPhilip van Wassenaer, B.Sc., MFC, is the Principal Consulting Arborist and Founder of Urban Forest Innovations Inc. (UFI).

As an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist and urban forestry consultant with over 20 years of experience he has built a reputation for his research, professional ethics and innovation, and has worked on local, national and international projects. Philip’s expertise is rooted in his strong background in municipal forestry operations, continued involvement in urban forest research and initiatives in Canada and Europe, and his growing consultancy practice focusing on strategic urban forest management and arboriculture. As the Founder and Principal of UFI, Philip has played a key role in every project undertaken by the firm. Over the past five years, Philip has directed the development of seven Urban Forest Management Plans (UFMPs), and led the development of pest management strategies, tree protection and planting specifications for urban areas, tree risk assessments, tree inventory management plans, tree inventories, and extensive consultations related to UFMP development, among other challenging projects.In 2009, the ISA honoured Philip with the “True Professional of Arboriculture” award in recognition of his achievements towards advancing the practice of arboriculture and his commitment to public education and promotion of the latest developments in arboricultural science.

Jen Mullaney – QLDPresentation 1: Permeable Pavements and the Potential to Improve Street Tree Growth in Urban EnvironmentsBiographyJen Mullaney has recently submitted her PhD, which focussed on ‘Using permeable pavements to improve tree growth’. Her research has led to a number of publications in ‘Urban Forestry and Urban Greening’ and ‘Landscape and Urban

Planning’. Prior to commencing her PhD she graduated with a degree in Geography and Environmental Science and worked in managing a wide range of water and wastewater monitoring and assessment projects. The led to her research focusing on understanding the behaviour of permeable pavements and potential to improve tree growth.

Pam Catcheside – SAPresentation 1: The interdependence of fungi and forestsBiographyPam Catcheside studied Botany at Imperial College, London University. She taught Biology and Science in senior schools in England and Australia. Pam is an Honorary Research Associate at the State Herbarium of South Australia,

investigating the taxonomy and ecology of the larger fungi, particularly the disc fungi, fire-site fungi and inter-relationships of fungi and the environment. Pam is Convener of the Adelaide Fungal Studies Group and has an active role in education about fungi, giving talks, workshops and publishing scientific papers and articles. Presently she is co-editing a field guide to Australian fungi. Pam is a recipient of the Unsung Hero of South Australian Science Award. Pam Catcheside, B.Sc. (Hons.), A.R.C.S., Dip. Ed.

Silver Sponsors

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Urban Forestry Session

David Lawry/Glenn Williams/Dr Darren Peacock – SA

Presentation 1: AVENUES OF HONOUR 1915-2015 PROJECT

David Lawry OAM BiographyDavid Lawry OAM is responsible for co-founding TREENET (Tree and Roadway Experimental and Educational Network) in 1997 with Dr Jennifer Gardner, curator of the Waite Arboretum.With a Degree in Agricultural Science and a long horticultural history in the nursery and landscaping industry, David

is a respected champion for the emerging science aimed at improving the establishment and retention of trees in urban settings, particularly street trees.In 2004, David initiated the “Avenues of Honour 1915-2015” project. From 2013 in his new role with TREENET as Director, Avenues of Honour, David special focus has been to drive and coordinate the project which will coincide with the Centenary of ANZAC in 2015.

Glenn WilliamsBiographyGlenn Williams is the Director of TREENET - a national, independent, not-for-profit, environmental organisation dedicated to urban tree research and education, based at the University of Adelaide’s Waite Arboretum, Urrbrae, South Australia. In addition to a past life as an educator in primary schools and TAFE, Glenn’s work in natural resource

management with local government for over 11 years and subsequently as Natural Heritage Manager with the National Trust of South Australia. Glenn continues to volunteer his support for the National Trust as a member of their Significant Tree team and championing the sympathetic work around the conservation of the urban forest, commemorative plantings and the Australian National Trusts’ Register of Significant Trees.

Dr Darren Peacock BiographyDr Darren Peacock is the Managing Director of Sociable Technology, an independent digital strategy consultancy based in Adelaide. Darren works with government, cultural, educational and community organisations to help them plan and implement digital communication strategies and projects. He has twenty years’ experience in planning and managing

information and communication projects and services. His doctoral research explored how organisations innovate through their use of digital information and communication technologies. Darren has a strong interest in heritage and the natural environment and was recently appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Trust of South Australia.

Dr May Carter – WAPresentation 1: To tree or not to tree: The challenges of growing a forest in an urban settingBiography:Dr May Carter works as a researcher and consultant with particular interest in relationships between people, urban green space and health. Over the past 20 years, May has published and presented at local, national and international

conferences on topics relating to planning, design and management of urban green space; nature-based play, recreation and tourism; community engagement and environmental education.Until recently, May was Executive Director of PlaceScape. This not-for-profit organisation was committed to promoting the value of providing urban parks and green spaces that people can enjoy and achieve the proven health benefits of connecting with green landscapes.

Bronze Sponsors

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Utility Arborist Session

Doug Cunningham – UK Presentation 1: How to Achieve World Class Safety in Utility Vegetation ManagementPresentation 2: Delivering an Efficient Line Clearance Programme with a Focus on InnovationBiographyDoug has 25 years experience in arboriculture. He has spent the majority of this time in the electricity line clearance

industry starting out as a climbing arborist, progressing to managing a contract work force before joining SSE, a major UK network operator to become their Tree Cutting Operations Manager. This involved building and managing a direct labour workforce of over 300 arborists.Doug has been with SSE for 10 years and has chaired two work groups for the UK Energy Networks Association responsible for producing national guidance documents on line clearance safe working practices and tree harvesting adjacent to live networks.

Pedro Castro – BrazilPresentation 1: Utility Arboriculture in Brasil: General Features and TrendsPresentation 2: Developing Tools for UVM Management at Cemig: what has Gone Right and what has Gone WrongBiographyFor the past 26 years, Pedro Castro has worked as an Environmental Manager in the utility industry, including 14 years

as Coordinator of Vegetation Management for Cemig, one of the largest utility companies in south-eastern Brazil.Living in a country with an abundance of trees and a minimal focus on the benefits of arboriculture, Pedro has a firm belief that only through a huge educational effort will it be possible to move forward and provide good tree services to the country’s population.Pedro has served as President for the Brazilian Chapter for four years, and has also served on the ISA Test Committee.

Thomas E. Sullivan – USAPresentation 1: Urban Wildlife Sanctuary Along an Electric Transmission Right-of-Way: A Successful Partnership and

IVM DemonstrationPresentation 2: Right-of-Way Vegetation Management Research in North America from 1952 to Present: A Review of

Themes and FindingsBiographyThomas E. Sullivan is a Senior Consultant at Energy Initiatives Group, LLC, with over 35 years of electric utility experience as an employee and consultant to National Grid and its predecessor companies. The majority of his career has been spent managing the Transmission Forestry Department, with his most recent experience as Director of Transmission Investment Management. While working as a forester in the early 1990s, Mr. Sullivan worked with Rainforest Alliance as a contributor to the development of Forest Stewardship Council field auditing procedures.

Mr. Sullivan holds a Master of Science in Biology from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science from the College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse. In 2001 he was appointed to the Board that manages the Massachusetts State Park system by then-Governor Paul Cellucci, and is currently President of the Princeton Land Trust. A Certified Arborist and Massachusetts Licensed Forester, Mr. Sullivan was awarded the 2004 Utility Arborist Award by the Utility Arborist Association.

Sig Guggenmoos – CanadaPresentation 1: Regulatory Support for Utility Vegetation Management FundingPresentation 2: Educating the RegulatorBiographySig Guggenmoos is the President of Ecological Solutions Inc. He has been involved in research on growth regulators and herbicides. Sig served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of a national Canadian vegetation

management contractor. In 1985 Sig joined TransAlta Utilities, where he was a chief architect of the Distribution Line Clearance program which reduced tree related outages 80% and had a 98% customer satisfaction rating. In 1995 Sig formed Ecological Solutions Inc. (aka Ecosync) to provide consulting services in vegetation management. His current work focuses largely on the quantification of the utility forest, the derivation of least cost sustainable vegetation management programs and the forecasting of tree-caused electric service interruptions from field measurable variables to support strategic initiatives and regulatory proceedings. Since November 2010 I have been the editor of Vegetation Management Insights and the Vegetation Management Resource Center for Transmission & Distribution World.

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Dr Stuart Johnston – ACT Presentation 1: ENA and Vegetation Management Practices for the Electricity Supply Industry in AustraliaBiographyStuart joined the Energy Networks Association in May 2014 as the Senior Program Manager for Energy Infrastructure where he is responsible for managing ENA’s Asset Management program and formulating industry policy related to

asset management matters. Stuart has been involved in the electricity industry since 2001 when he joined TransGrid, NSW’s high voltage electricity transmission organisation. At TransGrid, Stuart held the roles of Property and Environment Manager (which included easement management) for TransGrid’s Southern Region and from 2006 to April 2014, moved to Sydney to become TransGrid’s Corporate Environmental Manager. Previous to joining TransGrid, Stuart had 15 years experience in working in environmental management, teaching/lecturing, and research with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW TAFE and the Australian National University.Stuart completed his Ph.D. thesis at the Australian National University on ecosystem management and sustainability and has published a number of scientific and industry papers and guidelines.

Kirsten Abley – SA Presentation 1: Hollow-bearing trees – the silent bushfire victimsBiographyKirstin Abley, Fire EcologistKirstin works for the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources in the Adelaide and Mount Lofty

Ranges region of South Australia as a Fire Ecologist. She is responsible for undertaking Environmental Assessments of prescribed burns in the region, managing a pre and post-fire weed control program and implementing monitoring programs to determine the effects of prescribed burning on flora and fauna. She has a particular interest in threatened species management and in ensuring prescribed burns are planned and conducted to achieve positive outcomes for native ecosystems

Garry Francis-Pester – VICPresentation: Real time, non-invasive human movement analysis to investigate the work demands of Tree Care: A collaborative Injury Management Case study conducted with the Banyule City Council Tree Care Group and Deakin University Centre for Activity and Nutritional Research.Biography

Garry is a highly experienced occupational injury management consultant that holds Bachelor degrees in Physiotherapy and Human Movement studies and Masters level degrees in Ergonomics and Occupational Health and Safety. Through these diverse yet related skill sets Garry has developed a ‘worker centric’ injury management approach that primarily focuses on gaining a deep understanding of the employees physical and mental job demands and the workplace cultural context they exist within. The insights that emerge from this workplace human movement and human factors analysis can serve to provide effective early musculoskeletal injury intervention and prevention. Garry has been a senior Adjunct lecturer at Victoria Universities College of Sport and Exercise Science for more than a decade where he has developed an ‘Occupational Injury Rehabilitation’ course within the Clinical Exercise Physiology Master’s Program.Garry consults to a range of industry sectors including Local Government service divisions, a wide variety of manufacturing settings and is the consultant Health, Safety and Environment Manager for the Australian operations of two international corporations.

Tony Marxsen – VICPresentation: New research in powerline bushfire safety – vegetation conduction ignitionBiographyTony has an electrical engineering degree and Ph D from Monash University. He had a 30 year career in the Victorian electricity industry working in all aspects of electricity transmission and distribution engineering and business

management. He has also held Chief Information Officer roles in major public and private sector organisations in energy, manufacturing, insurance and retail sectors.In his later consulting career, Tony has led many large projects for public and private sector organisations in energy, water and the environment, health and community services, emergency services, police and defence, justice and education. Since 2010, Tony has increasingly contributed to Victoria’s drive to cut bushfire risk associated with rural powerlines. This has included a national workshop on rural powerline network options and ground-breaking arc-ignition research in 2011, followed by research into the fire risk of auto-reclose practices, and the fire risk benefits of Rapid Earth Fault Current Limiters in 2014. He is currently leading a major research project into powerline faults involving vegetation.Tony is a member of the board of the Australian Energy markets Operator. He is a keen gardener, enjoys a long-standing interest in nature and landscape photography and loves good English writing in all its many forms.

Utility Arborist Session

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Practising Arborist SessionBrett Hamlin – QLDPresentation 1: Lessons from Logging: An arboriculture trainer’s perspective on the transfer of tree falling techniques and training from production forestry into the arboriculture industry.BiographyCurrently a full time Arboriculture Trainer with Interlink Training. My career in the tree industry has led me on a

rewarding journey that began as a “groundie” in 1987. The majority of my time has been spent as a sub contract Climbing Arborist working on the Gold Coast and Northern NSW. For over two years now, a full time training role has reduced my climbing time down to a point that has shifted my focus to tree climbing on the weekends. Emergent figs have become one of our targets that have moved the goalposts altogether.

Garry Francis-Pester – VICPresentation: Real time, non-invasive human movement analysis to investigate the work demands of Tree Care: A collaborative Injury Management Case study conducted with the Banyule City Council Tree Care Group and Deakin University Centre for Activity and Nutritional Research.

BiographyGarry is a highly experienced occupational injury management consultant that holds Bachelor degrees in Physiotherapy and Human Movement studies and Masters level degrees in Ergonomics and Occupational Health and Safety. Through these diverse yet related skill sets Garry has developed a ‘worker centric’ injury management approach that primarily focuses on gaining a deep understanding of the employees physical and mental job demands and the workplace cultural context they exist within. The insights that emerge from this workplace human movement and human factors analysis can serve to provide effective early musculoskeletal injury intervention and prevention. Garry has been a senior Adjunct lecturer at Victoria Universities College of Sport and Exercise Science for more than a decade where he has developed an ‘Occupational Injury Rehabilitation’ course within the Clinical Exercise Physiology Master’s Program.Garry consults to a range of industry sectors including Local Government service divisions, a wide variety of manufacturing settings and is the consultant Health, Safety and Environment Manager for the Australian operations of two international corporations.

Angela Petty – ACTPresentation: Training for the Arboriculture Industry: Changes to Industry StandardsBiographyAngela Petty is Manager, Training Packages at AgriFood Skills Australia. Angela has worked in Training Package

development at AgriFood since August 2011. As part of the Industry Skills Development team, Angela’s role is to oversee the development of industry competency standards for Training Packages through the continuous improvement process and consult with industry to ensure the final product meets industry needs. Prior to joining the Industry Skills Development team, Angela worked in AgriFood’s Workforce Development area administering the Enterprise Based Productivity Places Program (EBPPP).

Kym PedlerPresentation: Small Business Accounting EssentialsBiographyKym Pedler has been working in the Accounting industry for 15 years. Before starting her own business she worked

for several small and medium accounting firms in Adelaide. In 2007 she started her own accounting business KNP Accounting & Taxation. KNP Accounting & Taxation specialises in helping small businesses with their accounting, taxation and bookkeeping needs with the aim to help them to operate at their fullest and most profitable potential.

Angela Sipos – Wels, AustriaWorks for: Teufelberger Fiber Rope GmbH since 2008 as Area Sales Manager - Tree Care. Interested in: people, travelling, different culture, dogs. You can get in contact with me via: email: angela.sipos@teufelberger.com; Skype: angela.sipos.tb; Facebook: Angela Sipos. I can offer expertise in: PPE systems, ropes, tools for tree climbing, sales, marketing and Shiatsu.

Ropes Splicing Grant Cody – VICPresentation title to be confirmed Shaun Talent – NSWPresentation title to be confirmed Adam Tom – QLDCorrect Operational Maintenance & Safety of EWP’s Presenter TBCChain saws Presenter TBC

Traffic Management Presenter TBCWood Chippers Craig Baillie – QLDCorrect Use of Herbicides Presenter TBCHand ToolsPresenter TBC

*Program is subject to change without notice

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Urban Forestry – Assessing tree health and novel methods of protecting trees against pest and disease attack.Presented by Glynn Percival – UKBiography

Dr Glynn Percival is the plant physiologist and technical support specialist for the Bartlett Tree Expert Company Ltd and manages their UK research and diagnostic laboratory based at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom. Dr Percival has an active research and training program at the Laboratory and University that focuses on many different aspect of tree care. Recent studies have included work on i) tree survival following transplanting, ii) novel methods of pest and disease control and iii) the effects of environmental stress upon tree physiology. Dr Percival has been invited to present papers on his work at the International Society of Arboriculture and Arboricultural Association annual conferences and in addition the International Society for Horticultural Science, 1st International Symposium on Urban Tree Health. He is the author of over 100 scientific papers, magazine articles and book chapters. In addition Dr Percival is on the editorial board for Arboriculture and Urban Forestry and Urban Forestry Urban Greening and is the co-editor of the proceedings of the Trees, People and Built Environment Conference, published by the Forestry Commission. Reading University made Dr Percival an honorary visiting research fellow, citing his valuable contributions within the Plant Science Department and the University. Dr Percival is also a visiting lecturer at Kew Gardens.

Half Day Urban Forestry & Utility Arborist Workshops Sunday 31 May 2015 – Proudly sponsored by Treescape

Utility Arborist – Wind & Tree Caused OutagePresented by Sig Guggenmoos – CanadaBiographySig Guggenmoos is the President of Ecological Solutions Inc. He has been involved in research on growth regulators and herbicides. Sig served as Executive Vice President and General Manager of a national Canadian

vegetation management contractor. In 1985 Sig joined TransAlta Utilities, where he was a chief architect of the Distribution Line Clearance program which reduced tree related outages 80% and had a 98% customer satisfaction rating. In 1995 Sig formed Ecological Solutions Inc. (aka Ecosync) to provide consulting services in vegetation management. His current work focuses largely on the quantification of the utility forest, the derivation of least cost sustainable vegetation management programs and the forecasting of tree-caused electric service interruptions from field measurable variables to support strategic initiatives and regulatory proceedings. Since November 2010 I have been the editor of Vegetation Management Insights and the Vegetation Management Resource Center for Transmission & Distribution World.

2015 will see two specialty workshops offered one for the Urban Forest and one for the Utility Arborist. Both workshops will be offered twice in the one day and will break for two hours over lunch for delegates to take the opportunity to watch the ATCC Masters event. Workshop fee and maximum numbers are set out in the registration form.Morning session: 10.00am until 12noonAfternoon session: 2.00pm until 4.00pm

Certified Arborists will be able to gain CEUs in all sections of this Arboriculture Australia Ltd annual event. CEU forms will be located at the registration desk for signing each day.

**Please note that it is the responsibility of the individual certified arborist to ensure that all session sheets are signed.

Subject CEUConference Session Monday 6

Conference Session Tuesday 6

ISA TRAQ Workshop 14.5

3 Day Tree Anatomy Workshop 18

Urban Forestry Workshop – per workshop 2

Utility Arborist Workshop – per workshop 2

Professional Development Opportunities

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Professional Development Opportunities

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3 Day Tree Anatomy WorkshopPresented by Mark Hartley – assisted by Adam Tom

Arboriculture Australia™ will once again run the 3 DAY SCIENTIFIC WORKSHOP ON TREE ANATOMY. The workshop will commence on Friday 29 May continue on to Saturday 30 May and conclude on Sunday 31 May 2015. Many courses look at groups of trees or even individual trees usually from a distance. This workshop will help to show you the inner majesty, complexity and beauty of trees, from the inside. The workshop is based on the program used by Dr Alex Shigo, to educate and inspire many of our current leaders in arboriculture. Workshop includes Shigo DVD valued at more than $250.00.

Tree anatomy is about studying, and understanding, the various types of cells, and structures that make up trees. As we understand the different types of cells, and how they interact to form the various structures of a tree, we get a clearer understanding of how trees function. The instructor for the 3 day course will be Mark Hartley and assisted by Adam Tom. Both are highly experienced arboriculturalists with many years of experience in both consulting and practicing aspects of this industry. Both Mark and Adam have consulted across Australia and Internationally.

• develop a clearer insight into the differences between woody and absorbing roots and will start to gain an understanding of how this knowledge can be used diagnostically

• gain an understanding of the anisotropic nature of wood and how examining the structure of woody parts from the 3 different planes aids in the process of identification and diagnosis

• discover and identify many of the common cells found in the stem by preparing cross-sections and with the aid of pre-prepared slides and images

• obtain a much better understanding of how large woody monocots grow and will see how trees apply an identical process thousands and even millions of times, but on a much smaller scale, to apical meristems

• observe that the cambium, bark cambium and xylem usually start as strips and not rings

• observe at a cellular level, the differences between woody stems above ground and woody roots below ground

• develop a better understanding of how these differences between roots and stem allow optimum efficiency in the environment; and how we can take advantage of this knowledge in better caring for trees

• observe how vessels interact around the branch collar and will discover why good and bad pruning cuts result in different shaped responses; and why, in comparison to pruning cuts, stem injuries form very regular shaped wounds, and

• observe some of a tree’s structural responses to wounding and better understand how wounds occlude, and how wounds impact on the health and function of a tree. When you assess trees, and whether you diagnose tree problems, or evaluate the impact of development on trees, or prune trees; understanding their inner workings helps us, as arborists, to make better decisions.

Participants will;

Mark Hartley – NSW Workshop: Tree Anatomy WorkshopBiographyMark Hartley is a second-generation arborist whose career spans over three decades. Mark has studied widely in Australia and the United States. His reputation and expertise in tree transplanting has taken him to 7 countries in 3

different continents. His expertise with palms resulted in him providing consultancy services in the UAE to the Royal Family.Mark has given evidence as an expert witness in the Local, District, Land and Environment, and Supreme courts of NSW and has served as a court appointed expert for the Land and Environment Court of NSW.

Adam Tom – QLDWorkshop: Tree Anatomy Workshop – AssistantBiographyAdam Tom is a Brisbane based consulting arborist with more than 25 years of experience in the care

and culture of urban trees. Adam graduated from the University of New England in 1985 with a degree in plant sciences and a graduate diploma in horticulture. Post graduate study included research into the allelopathic effects of camphor laurel on native hardwood forests. The next 12 months working with the N.S.W Forestry Commission in Bathurst. During that year, he decided that a career in Pinus monocultures was more than a little monotonous and and so moved back home to the family farm until something more challenging came along.

In 1986 he accepted a position with an urban horticulture company in Brisbane providing amenity arboricultural, tree and palm transplant, tree farming and consulting services. Adam established ‘The Tree Doctor’ in 1992 and provides specialist contracting and consulting services on both a local and international basis. Adam was a founding committee member and is a Past President of both the ISA Australia Chapter (now AA) and the QAA. When not grafted to his desk or out spending time with a favourite veteran tree he can possibly be found back on the farm, fishing or out doing ‘fun stuff’ with the family.

Professional Development Opportunities

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ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) ProgramPresented by Mr Mark Dunteman – USA

*Course registration fee includes workshop, the Tree Risk Assessment manual and TRAQ workbook, along with morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea during the two-day training. Final day is a written examination.How to Register:Complete the attached registration payment form, attach a copy of your pre requisite qualification and ISA TRAQ Registration form and email directly to sharyn@arboriculture.org.au. Participants will receive their course materials a minimum of two weeks prior to the start of the TRAQ event. The manual and workbook will be sent once you are registered and should be taken with you to the course. Participants are also encouraged to complete preliminary work in the workbook prior to arriving at the course.

ABOUT THE COURSEThe ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) program provides an opportunity for professionals in the arboriculture industry to expand their knowledge through education and training in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardised and systematic process for assessing tree risk. The results of a tree risk assessment can provide tree owners and risk managers with the information to make informed decisions to enhance tree benefits, health, and longevity. The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course is a two-day educational course followed by a 1/2 day assessment that includes both a written and field component. The course prepares the participant to take the TRAQ assessment to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment in order to receive the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification.

COURSE CONTENTTree Biology and Mechanics: Participants will learn how to assess wood structure, decay, and tree mechanics, and evaluate their impact on likelihood of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to identify and assess defects and conditions that may affect likelihood of failure.

Tree Inspection and Assessment: Participants will learn about types of targets, assess the likelihood of a tree or tree part impacting a target, and estimate the consequences of tree or tree part failure. Participants will also learn how to assess site factors that may influence likelihood of failure.

Data Analysis and Risk Categorization: After learning the tree and target factors that must be assessed, participants will combine likelihood of failure, likelihood of impact, and consequences of failure to derive a risk rating. This rating helps the assessor communicate tree risk to clients and risk managers, and allows comparison of risk levels between trees.

Risk Reporting: Participants will learn skills for clearly communicating tree risk to clients, both in written and verbal reports. Participants will also learn about the key components that should be included in a report after completing a tree risk assessment.

TREE RISK ASSESSMENT QUALIFICATION INFORMATIONThe Tree Risk Assessment Qualification is valid for five years from the date the TRAQ exam is passed. The qualification holder is required to retake the course and pass the exam every five years in order to maintain the qualification.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY To be able to register for the course and take the exam, you must have earned one of the following credentials: • ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified• ISA Certified Arborist®• ISA Board Certified Master Arborist®• EAC – European Tree Worker• EAC – European Tree Technician• Fachagrarwirt Baumpflege• AHC30810 Certificate III in Arboriculture (Australia)• New Zealand National Certificate in Horticulture

(Arboriculture) (Level 4)• United Kingdom Qualifications and Credit Framework • Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Arboriculture• Connecticut Arborist License• Louisiana Arborist License• Maryland Tree Expert• Massachusetts Certified Arborist• Rhode Island Arborist License• New Jersey Certified Tree Expert• New Hampshire Arborists Association Certified Arborist• Society of American Foresters Certified Forester• ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA) status• A degree in arboriculture, urban forestry, traditional

forestry, or horticulture that is part of a national qualifications framework or is from a college or university that is accredited or recognized under a system that is substantially similar to accreditation.

Professional Development Opportunities

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2015 Sponsor and Trade Exhibition

Trade Exhibit opportunities are availablePlease email sharyn@arbroiculture.org.au to secure your place in the Industries Premier Event of the Year!

Trade Exhibit inclusions:• Indoor Trade exhibit 3 x 3 metres • Your company profile of not greater than 200 words to be include in the 2014 Conference

handbook and on the conference CD proceedings • Includes one table, two chair and power connection • 1 Full Conference Registration including Sunday Lunch, Monday & Tuesday day catering (Morning

tea, Lunch & Afternoon tea) Welcome Reception & Annual Gala Dinner tickets.

• Director’s• CEO’s• Manager’s• Supervisors

• Employees• Consultants • Practitioners

• Private Enterprise• Local Government• Federal Government • State Government• Educational Institutions• Practitioners• Consultants• Urban Forest • Utility • Environmental• Planning• Research Institutions• Zoological

• Agriculture• Horticulture• Workplace Health & Safety• Landscaping• Architect• Engineers• Botanist• Nursery• Suppliers• Land Development• Building Development• Scientific

• The opportunity to promote your company and to maintain a high profile among key stakeholders and decision-makers

• Delegates are keen to improve their industry and community knowledge and by linking your company with this powerful educational experience demonstrates your commitment to assisting their professional development.

• Opportunity to consolidate corporate and community relationships and expose your staff to their key markets.

• Interaction with delegates face to face during all catering sessions provides greater company exposure.

• Significant introduction to a keenly interested, relevant and, above all, influential audience in an educational environment away from the competition of everyday distractions.

• Provides a unique environment dedicated to the exchange of arboricultural research, training and industry expertise.

Bigger than any exhibition area we have seen before and will be sure to provide an amazing platform for all companies to showcase their group’s identity.

Don’t miss out on being seen at the premier industry event of the year!

The gathering of likeminded people in common fields builds and strengthens communities, creates friendship, and exposes people to new ideas and directions. Events help an Industry to grow and to set and achieve new goals. Information is Instantaneous, interaction is constant and exposure is limitless.

Proudly sponsored by Eastern Tree Services

The Conference attracts a diverse group of delegates including:

From industry sectors including:

The key benefits of exhibiting:

The value of face-to-face communication, by just being seen at Industry gatherings can never be underestimated.

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2015 Sponsor and Trade Exhibition

With a Trade exhibition area parallel to none, guests will be able to wander through an abundance of industry related products and equipment while indulging on the delights offered up during the days catering sessions.

If you are involved in the arboriculture industry in any way and would like to showcase your identity to the industries most influencial group of stakeholders and decision makers then we invite you to consider exhibiting at this premier event.The value of face-to-face communication, by just being seen at Industry gatherings can never be underestimated

The conference is a fantastic opportunity to display, sell or promote your products and services to delegates, and enables you to maintain a high profile in your target markets before, during and after the event. There are new sites available for 2015 – for further information, please contact Arboriculture Australia Operations Manager, Sharyn Lockwood on 1300 664 374 or sharyn@arboriculture.org.au

2015 Conference Accommodation UpdateWe have secured special delegate rates and room types with the Mercure Grosvenor Hotel and Oaks Embassy/Oaks Horizons Hotels to suit every budget. These hotels are conveniently situated directly across from the Adelaide Convention Centre, and are within walking distance of the heart of Adelaide’s CBD.

Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Accommodation Room only (2 people)Ibis Styles Economy Room 1 Queen Bed $119.00 p/n

Standard Room 1 Queen Bed $159.00 p/n

Superior Room 1 Queen Bed $174.00 p/n

Privilege Room 1 Queen Bed $209.00 p/n

Suite 1 Queen/King Bed $239.00 p/n

Breakfast (separate to room cost, per person, per day) $27.00

The Oaks Embassy/The Oaks Horizons

Accommodation Room only (2 people)

One-bedroom Apartment 1 King Split $149.00 p/n

Two-bedroom Apartment 1 King Split & 1 Queen Bed

$199.00 p/n

Breakfast (separate to room cost, per person, per day) $20.00

   

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General Information and terms and conditionsAccommodationPaymentPayment for your accommodation must be paid in full to Arboriculture Australia Ltd. Accommodation is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed after Friday 24 April 2015.Cancellation PolicyTo cancel accommodation, written notification must be sent to Sharyn Lockwood Arboriculture Australia Ltd Operations Manager. All money will be refunded (minus one night’s accommodation charge) if the cancellation is received before Friday 24 April 2015. No refund can be issued after this date.Early arrival at hotelHotel check-in is from 2.00pm. While your hotel will do everything possible to accommodate early arrivals, if you wish to be guaranteed immediate access to a room you can pay an extra day’s tariff for the night before you are due to arrive. If you wish to take this precaution, please advise Arboriculture Australia Ltd in a covering note so we can notify the hotel that your room is pre-registered.Late arrival at hotelPlease indicate if you will arrive at your hotel after 6.00pm. Change of bookingAny change in booking must be made in writing to Sharyn Lockwood, Arboriculture Australia Operations Manager and NOT directly to the hotel. Please note that bookings cannot be changed after the 8 May 2015.SharingYou will need to make your own arrangements if you intend to share accommodation. Only one booking and deposit is required, per room.Check-inA credit card imprint will be required upon check-in as security of payment for any use of the phone or mini bars. Should you not have a credit card, a cash deposit may be required.Registration Fees Members and Non Members The registration fee covers attendance at all Conference Sessions, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, Sunday Welcome Reception, Gala Dinner, Arboriculture Australia Name Tag and Lanyard, Conference Handbook, Conference Satchel and CD of proceedings. For catering purposes, please indicate your intent to attend any of the social functions listed on the Registration Form. Please note that if no indication is given on the registration form, a non-attendance will be assumed, and catering will not be provided.Students onlyTo be eligible for a student rate, you must either be a current Arboriculture Australia Student member, or you must submit a letter signed by your TAFE, University or School Lecturer stating your current enrolment in an Arboriculture or Horticulture course. This letter must be signed by the head lecturer, be presented on the institution’s official letterhead, and must include the signatory’s contact details for verification of enrolment purposes. The registration fee covers attendance at all Conference Sessions, morning and afternoon teas, lunches, Welcome Reception, Gala Dinner, Arboriculture Australia Name Tag and Lanyard, Conference Handbook, Conference Satchel and CD of proceedings.WorkshopsWorkshop Fees and corresponding attendance limits are outlined in the program table.

Loyalty discount A Loyalty discount is available to selected members. To qualify for the Loyalty Discount, delegates must be a current Arboriculture Australia member and have attended last year’s 2014 Sunshine Coast conference as a paying delegate or as a speaker. Confirmation, Cancellations and RefundsArboriculture Australia Ltd will send a Tax Invoice acknowledging your registration, accommodation booking and attendance at social functions. If you do not receive confirmation within three weeks of sending your registration form, please contact Sharyn Lockwood at the Arboriculture Australia Administration Office on 1300 664 374 or sharyn@arboriculture.org.au.Cancellation of RegistrationFor cancellation of registration to be acknowledged, it must be received in writing to the Arboriculture Australia Ltd administration office.Fees paid will be refunded as follows:• On or before Monday 27 April 2015The registration fee minus an administration fee of $200.00• After Monday 27 April 2015No refund will be issued, but registrations may be transferred to a colleague at any time prior to the conference, provided the Conference Organiser is advised of the change in writing beforehand.Arboriculture Australia Ltd will acknowledge your registration if your registration form and corresponding fee/s are received before Monday 25 May 2015.Social Events:The dress code for the Welcome reception is neat casual. No singlets or thongs will be allowed.The dress code for the Annual Gala Dinner is ‘After 5’. No sportswear or sports shoes are allowed, and participants not meeting the dress code will be refused entry. Delegates must wear their name tag at all times, or entry may be refused.The cost of the Welcome Reception & Gala Dinner events is included in the Registration fee. Additional tickets are available at Welcome Reception $70.00 and Annual Gala Dinner $120.00 each - please indicate your attendance on the Registration Form.Welcome ReceptionProudly sponsored by our Platinum Partner Active Tree Services and Aerial Access.The Welcome reception will be held in the Trade exhibition area set amongst the back drop of the industries finest products and equipment. Don’t forget to drop by and chat to one of our valued sponsors or 2015 trade exhibitors and make yourself familiar with their products and services.

Annual Gala DinnerProudly sponsored by our Gold Sponsors VERMEER/ASPLUNDH/CITYWIDE & TREESCAPEThe Gala Dinner will be set in the Panorama Ball Room with its stunning outlook over the picturesque Torrens River and iconic Adelaide Oval. The evening lights frame this magnificent view and is something you don’t want to miss! Prepare your culinary delights for a scrumptious 3 course meal, while you relax with a beverage and enjoy the company of friends and colleagues.

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General informationBankingMost banks are open Monday to Thursday 9.30am – 4.00pm, and until 5.00pm on Fridays.CateringMorning, afternoon teas and lunch for Monday and Tuesday Conference Sessions are included in the registration fee.This will be served in the trade display area at the conference venue.Climate and ClothingAdelaide’s weather for May/June has minimum temperatures of 10 degrees and maximum temperatures of 19 degrees.Dietary and Mobility NeedsShould you have specific requirements for catering or transport, please include a notation to this effect on your registration form.GSTArboriculture Australia Ltd will issue a Tax Invoice for all conference fees.Name BadgesName badges and delegates’ satchels will be provided at registration. Admission to all conference sessions, workshops, morning, afternoon teas and lunches will be available upon presentation of your name badge.Social Function TicketsThe Annual Gala Dinner and Welcome Reception will require the presentation of your name badge to gain entry. These badges will be provided upon registration.Parking The Adelaide Convention Centre offer secure parkingRiverbank car park· Accessible from King William Road and Morphett Road via

Festival Drive· Accessible from North Terrace via Station Road· Located directly under the Centre· 500 undercover car spaces· Access the Centre, Riverbank Promenade and Regattas

Bistro + bar via elevator· Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week· 5 automated payment stations· Credit /Debit cards accepted at exit. 1.5% surcharge applies

to Visa, Mastercard, Diners and Amex· Security patrols and video surveillance· Clearance 2.0 metresNorth Terrace car park· Accessible from North Terrace· Located directly under the Centre· 400 car spaces· Under cover· Access the Centre via elevator· Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week· 3 automated payment stations· Credit /Debit cards accepted at exit. 1.5% surcharge applies

to Visa, Mastercard, Diners and Amex· Security patrols and video surveillance· Clearance 2.0 metres

General public rates For Riverbank and North Terrace car parks:Early bird$14.00/day (Enter between 5:30–9:30am; exit between 2:30-6:30pm)Casual rates0-1hr $ 5.001-2hrs $ 9.002-3hrs $13.003-4hrs $15.00An additional $1 will be charged for each hour to a maximum of $26/24hours. Lost ticket $26.00.The Mercure Grosvenor Adelaide offer secure undercover onsite or offsite parking subject to availability (charges apply).PrivacyPlease complete the privacy section of the registration form if you do not want your personal information to be included in the published participant list. This list may be circulated to conference delegates and trade exhibitors at the discretion of Arboriculture Australia Ltd Major Events Director.Registration DeskThe Registration Desk will be located in Foyer L of the Adelaide Convention Centre. Opening times are indicated on the conference schedule.Airport transfersTaxisA taxi rank is available to the left of the pedestrian plaza as you walk out of the Adelaide airport terminal. Concierges provide a safe environment and allocate taxis to passengers. A $2.00 levy applies to fares for taxis leaving the airport, and the average fare from the airport to the city is $14-$20.Shuttle servicesA regular bus service is operated by Skyline Airport Shuttle between Adelaide Airport, Keswick International Railway Terminal and Adelaide’s CBD. This service operates every day except Christmas day and provides a set-down and pick-up from the larger city hotels. For further information, visit www. skylinkadelaide.com Door-to-door minibus transfers can be arranged through Adelaide Airport Flyer to and from Adelaide’s CBD. This 7-day service must be pre-booked at least 48 hours in advance. Office hours are 0900-1730, Monday to Friday. For further information and contact details, visit https://adelaideairportflyer.com/

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Platinum Partners

Premier Partners

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Support Partners

All membership types are for a calendar year. Please select your membership type:

q General Member $210.00 annual membership

q Registered Qualified Arborist™ * $310.00 annual membership

q Registered Consulting Arborist™ ** $490.00 annual membership

q Student Member $120.00 annual membership

q Registered Tree Worker™ * $310.00 annual membership

q Registered Consulting & Practising Arborist™ * $750.00 annual membership

q Corporate Membership $750.00 annual membership

q Registered Practising Arborist™ ** $490.00 annual membership

q Registered Utility Membership $2200.00 annual membership

Applicant Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Postal address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Total Payable: $ _____________________________________________________________________

Please tick ü (for total payment of all membership fees)

q Cheque – Made payable to ‘Arboriculture Australia Ltd’ (in Australian Dollars)

q Purchase Order – Please provide number above

q Direct Deposit – Arboriculture Australia Ltd, ANZ Frankston Branch, BSB: 013 322 Account Number: 2033 67806

q Credit Card – q Visa q Mastercard Card Number: __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __

Expiry Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Verification Number [CVN]: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amount: $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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*Additional joining fee for new, upgrading or lapsed members for “Registered Qualified Arborist™” and “Registered Tree Worker™” is $75. **Additional joining fee for new, upgrading or lapsed members for “Registered Practising Arborist™”, “Registered Consulting Arborist™” and “Registered Consulting & Practising Arborist” is $100.

Arboriculture Australia™ Research Recognition Membership:q Gold $1000.00 q Silver $750.00 q Bronze $500.00

q AA UK Membership – Partner$260.00 Annual Associate Membership

q ISA Membership – Associate Organisation$140.00 Annual Professional Membership (includes print copy of 1 magazine)

q ISA Membership$170.00 Annual Professional Membership (includes print copy of 2 magazines)

q UAAA Membership (UAA Subscription included)

$60.00 Annual Membership

q SMA Membership (SMA Subscription included)

$100.00 Annual Membership

q WIA Membership $25.00 Annual Membership

Payment details

Members can also add the following to their membership:

Application for Membership You can also register online at

www.arboriculture.org.au

Application for Membership

Or join online at www.arboriculture.org.au 1300 664 374 | enquiries@arboriculture.org.au | PO Box 80 Marleston SA 5033

Arboriculture Australia Ltd PO Box 80 MarlestonSA 5033 ABN 77 090 873 644

ONE FORM per delegate

Please return completed registration form together with your remittance to Arboriculture Australia Ltd Registration must be accompanied by full payment. Registrations will only be acknowledged once payment has been received.

Title [Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Ms/Miss] First name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Preferred name for name badge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arb Aus Membership No . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Institution/Organisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Position held . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mailing address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Postcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Name of Accompanying Person(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Please list any special requirements regarding diet, mobility etc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Privacy Please tick q I do not wish my personal details to be included in the List of Participants (name & organisation only)

A TAX INVOICE & confirmation will be issued once the registration form has been processed .

Registration Form – 29 May to 2 June 2015

Registration Fees – Section A Conference Registration Fees Registration Prior to 27 April 2015 Registrations after 27 April 2015

Arb Aus Member Loyalty & Student $545.00 $645.00

Arb Aus Member $595.00 $695.00

Non Member $770.00 $870.00

3 Day Tree Anatomy Workshop Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Max 25 Max 25

Arb Aus Member – Delegates attending Conference

$660.00 $770.00

Non Member – Delegates attending Conference

$880.00 $990.00

Arb Aus Member $880.00 $990.00

Non Member $1060.00 $1170.00

ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Workshop Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Max 20 Max 20

Arb Aus Member – Delegate attending Conference

$660.00 $770.00

Non Member – Delegate attending Conference

$880.00 $990.00

ISA Member – Delegates attending the Conference

$860.00 $970.00

Arb Aus Member $1100.00 $1210.00

Non Member $1210.00 $1320.00

ISA Member $1080.00 $1190.00

Subtotal – A $

All prices / costs are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST .

Register online: www.arboriculture.org.au

Please return completed registration form together with your remittance to Arboriculture Australia Ltd Registration must be accompanied by full payment. Registrations will only be acknowledged once payment has been received.

Conference Workshops (Sunday lunch included) – Section B

Conference Social Functions – Section C

Sunday Workshops – Max 30 Session Costs

Arb Aus Member Urban Forestry Workshop Assessing tree health and novel methods of protecting trees against pest and disease attack – Glynn Percival - UK

AM ( ) PM ( ) $66.00

Non Member Urban Forestry Workshop Assessing tree health and novel methods of protecting trees against pest and disease attack – Glynn Percival - UK

AM ( ) PM ( ) $88.00

Arb Aus Member Utility Arborist Workshop Wind & Tree Caused Outage - Sig Guggenmoos – Canada

AM ( ) PM ( ) $66.00

Non Member Utility Arborist Workshop Wind & Tree Caused Outage - Sig Guggenmoos – Canada

AM ( ) PM ( ) $88.00

Includes Lunch only on the Sunday and does not include social events Subtotal – D $

Conditions:All fees are in Australian Dollars & GST Inclusive .Registration includes attendance to all Conference Sessions (Mon & Tues), morning & afternoon teas, lunches, welcome reception, Gala dinner, pro-ceedings & conference satchel, unless otherwise stated .3 day Tree Anatomy workshop and ISA TRAQ Workshop includes morning tea, afternoon tea & lunch only and does not include social events .Sunday Workshop includes lunch only and does not include any social events .* To qualify for the loyalty discount delegates must be a current financial Arb Aus member & have attended the previous year’s 2014 conference as a paying delegate or speaker .

Social Events Delegate AttendancePlease tick q

Name for additional ticket

Additional Tickets Total

Welcome Reception Please check box if attending q $70.00 $

Annual Gala Dinner Please check box if attending q $120.00 $

Subtotal – B $

All prices / costs are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST .

Delegate social function costs are included in the registration fee, attendance box must be q for catering.All non delegates wishing to attend the Social functions must purchase an extra ticket.

Registration Form – 29 May to 2 June 2015

Register online: www.arboriculture.org.au

Accommodation – Section D

Mercure Grosvenor Hotel Cost per night room only (2 people) Number of Nights Total

Ibis Style Economy Room Queen bed $119.00

Standard Room Queen Bed $159.00

Superior Room Queen Bed $174.00

Privilege Room Queen Bed $209.00

Suite Queen/King Bed $239.00

Breakfast per person daily $27.00

The Oaks Embassy

One Bedroom Apartment King split $149.00

Two Bedroom Apartment1 King split & 1 Queen Bed

$199.00

The Oaks Horizons

One Bedroom Apartment King split $149.00

Two Bedroom Apartment1 King split & 1 Queen Bed

$199.00

Breakfast per person daily $20.00

Number of nights × Accommodation Choice $ . = Subtotal $ .

+ Extra Breakfast Total

Registration Form – 29 May to 2 June 2015

(Cost not included in conference registration fee - All rates are per room per night.)All bookings must be paid for in full. Accommodation will not be guaranteed after 24 April 2015. An imprint of a credit card or cash deposit will be required upon check in at the Hotel for incidentals.Accommodation collected by Arboriculture Australia Ltd TM will be pre paid to the Hotel prior to your arrival.Please circle Accommodation Choice and insert $ Amount in Subtotal Section D

Date and Time of arrival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date and Time of departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sharing with / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Special Requirements [non-smoking, diet, etc] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

REMITTANCE Please tick (for total payment of all conference fees)

q I enclose a cheque or bank draft drawn on an Australian bank (in Australian Dollars) made payable to ‘Arboriculture Australia Ltd’.

q I provide a Purchase/Requisition Order Number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

q A bank transfer has been made to Arboriculture Australia Ltd.

Please provide transfer identification name or invoice number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Account Name: Arboriculture Australia Ltd BSB Number: 013 322 Account Number: 2033 67806

q Credit Card – please debit the amount indicated in the final total to my: q Visa q Mastercard Card Number: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Expiry Date: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Verification Number [CVN]: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amount: $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Name of Card Holder: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Signature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Authorising Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

All prices / costs are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and include GST.

Registration Details Section TotalRegistration Fees Total of Section A

Sunday Workshop Total of Section B

Social Functions Total of Section C

Accommodation Total of Section D

Total Conference Cost