INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF

ARBORICULTURE
ARBORIST CERTIFICATION COURSE



















Sponsored by the City of Casper, Urban Forestry Section and the University of
Wyoming, Natrona County Cooperative Extension Service in cooperation with the
International Society of Arboriculture.

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Objective

The objective of the International Society of Arboriculture Certification Course is
to provide an opportunity for education and training in recognized arboricultural
knowledge and techniques and to prepare the participant for the International
Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist exam.

Upon successful completion of this course the student will have a working
knowledge of the following:

Tree Biology

Tree Identification

Tree and Soil Relations

Water Management

Nutrition and Fertilization

Tree Selection

Installation and Establishment

Tree Support and Protection

Plant Health Care

Pruning

Disease and Diagnosis

Safety and Standards

Tree Assessment and Risk Management

Climbing


Students will attend classes bi-monthly in both classroom and outdoor sessions,
including workshops, and hands-on activities. Participants will also have the
opportunity to attend lectures given by leading experts in the tree care field, as
well as instructors representing both public and private tree care agencies, and
horticultural programs.


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Course Materials

Course materials will not be provided by the City of Casper or the University of
Wyoming Cooperative Extension. It is recommended that each individual
attending this course have available the following materials.

International Society of Arboriculture Arborists Certification Study Guide
Sharon J . Lilly
ISBN 1-881956-26-1 www.isa-arbor.com

An Illustrated Guide to Pruning 2
nd
Edition
Edward F. Gilman
ISBN 0-7668-2271-0 www.agriscience.delmar.com

Modern Arboriculture
Alex J . Shigo
ISBN 0-943563-09-7 www.shigoandtrees.com/Home/tabid/158/Default.aspx

A New Tree Biology
Alex J . Shigo
ISBN 0-943563-04-6 www.shigoandtrees.com/Home/tabid/158/Default.aspx

A New Tree Biology Dictionary
Alex J . Shigo
ISBN 0-943563-05-4 www.shigoandtrees.com/Home/tabid/158/Default.aspx

Plant Health Care for Woody Ornamentals
J ohn Lloyd
ISBN 1-883097-17-7 www.isa-arbor.com

Peterson Field Guides, Western Trees
George A Petrides, Olivia Petrides
ISBN 0-395-90454-4 www.houghtonmifflinbooks.com

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Trees: Western Region
Elbert L. Little, Audubon Society, Angelo Lomeo
ISBN 0-394507-61-3 www.audubon.org

Tree Climbers Guide 3
rd
Edition
Sharon J . Lilly
SKU P1230 www.isa-arbor.com

Z133.1 Safety Standard
SKU P1208 www.isa-arbor.com


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Course Schedule

Course dates and times are scheduled in advance, and cannot be changed.
Make-up sessions may be scheduled at the instructor s discretion. A current
course schedule can be obtained by contacting the following agencies.

City of Casper
Public Services Dept.
Parks Div.
Urban Forestry Sec.
1800 E. K St.
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 235-8309
Fax: (307)235-8417
www.casperwy.gov

Agricultural Resource and Learning Center
2011 Fairgrounds Rd.
Casper, WY 82604
(307) 235-9400

ISA/Rocky Mountain Chapter
6050 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Suite 130
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303)756-1815
Fax: (303) 798-1315
www.isarmc.org


















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Arborist Certification Course Registration

Mr. Ms. Mrs.
_________________________________ _______________________________

Mailing Address ___________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Phone Number _________ ___________ __ Fax Number___________________

E-mail Address____________________________________________________


Fees
$125.00 USD
Make check payable in to the City of Casper Tree Trust.


Signature________________________________________________________

Date__________

Printed Name _____________________________________________________




Mail or return registration with payment to:

City of Casper
Public Services Department
Parks Division
Urban Forestry Section
1800 E. K St.
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 235-8309


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