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SOCIETY of MUNICIPAL ARBORISTS 43rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW

Hollywood, Florida, September 15-19, 2007REGISTER ONLINE at www.urban-forestry.com

For Municipal Arborists, Urban Foresters, Parks & Recreation Managers,

Consultants, Planners, Tree Advocates and Landscape Architects

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SMA come-on-down! This year your Conference is located in sunny South Florida at the Hollywood Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, which is located between Hollywood Beach and the Intracoastal Waterway. During the Conference, educators and researchers from California to Maryland to Florida will bring you the latest in Urban Forestry topics. Something new has been added this year, SMA will present two additional Educational Sessions on Saturday prior to the Conference. Information is listed on Page 4. Included in the Conference Package is Sunday’s trip to Fairchild Gardens, Monday’s three hour Bar-B-Q with the Outside Exhibitors, and Tuesday’s Awards Banquet. For those free moments there’s sun bathing on the beach, walking/rollerblading on the Broadwalk, kayaking at Anne Kolb Nature Center, and eclectic dining on the beach or downtown Hollywood.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:Dr. Ed Gilman received his doctorate from Rutgers University and has been a member of the faculty of the University of Florida in Gainesville since 1986 as a professor in the Environmental Horticulture Department Dr. Gilman teaches arboriculture, conducts research on planting and pruning, and works extensively with the tree industry. He is the author of six books on trees and landscape plants, many software programs, and several web sites that have received numerous awards. Dr. Gilman wrote Illustrated Guide to Pruning which is in its second edition.

Dr. Kim Coder obtained his doctorate from Iowa State University and specializes in silviculture issues. Dr. Coder is currently a professor at the University of Georgia and presents educational programs throughout the world to a wide audience of horticulturist.

Dr. Michael Raupp is a Professor of Entomology and the Acting Associate Dean and Director of Maryland Cooperative Extension at the University of Maryland, College Park. His research interests focus on the mechanisms of plant resistance and the biological control of insect pests in relation to landscape plants.

Nelda Matheny is President of HortScience, Inc., an arborist & urban forestry consulting firm located in Pleasanton, California. Ms. Matheny has a master’s degree in horticulture from the University of California, Davis. She and her partner, Jim Clark, have authored many articles together, and have written A Photographic Guide to Hazard Evaluation in Urban Areas and Trees and Development. They also wrote the 3rd and 4th editions of Arboriculture: Integrated Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs and Vines with Richard Harris. Her most recent co-authored publication is Abiotic Disorders of Landscape Plants: A Diagnostic Guide.

Fairchild Tropical Gardens

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EXHIBITORS TO DATE:

Amereq, Inc.

Fairchild Tropical Gardens

You still have time to be a sponsor or exhibitor of the SMA Conference and Trade Show.

Contact Don Goulding, Conference Chair, at [email protected]

YOUR LOGO SHOULD BE

HERE

Arbor Care Equipment, Inc.

ArborPro Urban Forestry, Inc.

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Hurricane Workshop - 6.0 ISA CEU’s8:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Registration

8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Implementing An Emergency Storm Response Plan Rachel Barker, Deputy Director of Public Services, Columbus, GA

10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 a.m. – Tree Risk Assessment12:00 p.m. Nelda Matheny, President of HortScience, Pleasanton, CA

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Pruning Types: New Research May Change Everything Or Nothing Dr. Ed Gilman, Professor, Environmental Horticulture Department, University of Florida at Gainesville

2:30- 2:45 p.m. Break

2:45- 4:30 p.m. Do Stressful Times for Plants Lead to Good Times for Pests? Dr. Michael Raupp, Professor, Department of Entomology, University of Maryland at College Park

Municipal Workshop - 6 ISA CEU’s8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast

9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Writing A Tree Ordinance Connie Head, Owner of Technical Forestry Services, Commerce, GA

10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Break

10:30 - 12:00 p.m. Five Ways To Create Pest Problems In The Urban Forest Dr. Michael Raupp, Professor, Department of Entomology, University of Maryland at College Park

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Management of Mature Trees Nelda Matheny, President of HortScience, Pleasanton, CA

2:30- 2:45 p.m. Break

2:45- 4:30 p.m. Producing, Establishing, And Maintaining Shade Trees, A New Look At What We Do Dr. Ed Gilman, Professor, Environmental Horticulture Department, University of Florida at Gainesville

Separate registration required. You may attend sessions in either workshop.Sponsored by Florida Urban Forestry Council

Continuing Education Units (ISA CEU’s)

Available CEU’s are as follows:

• 13 ISA CEU’s have been approved for attending the Conference, an additional 6 CEU’s for attending the Hurricane Workshop, and 6 for attending the Municipal Workshop.

• FNGLA is offering a maximum of 4 CEU’s per day or 16 for the Conference & Workshop.• Florida Pesticide license: Hurricane Workshop morning - 1 CEU, afternoon – 2 CEU’s; Municipal Workshop

morning – 2 CEU’s, afternoon – 3 CEU’s, Conference Monday morning - 2 CEU’s, Conference Tuesday afternoon – 2 CEU’s, Conference Wednesday morning – 3 CEU’s. Possible 15 Pesticide CEU’s in all. LIAF has approved 4 CEU’s per day or 16 for the Conference and Workshop.

Saturday Pre-Conference Tree Academy

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Sunday, September 16, 2007

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Reception with Exhibitors Monday, September 17, 2007 - 4.5 ISA CEU’s 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration Open 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. 1st Time Attendee Breakfast with Past-Presidents 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Trade Show and Silent Auction 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors 8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Introduction & Welcome Donald Goulding, Conference Chair Andy Hillman, SMA President Honorable Mara Giulianti, Mayor, City of Hollywood, FL 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Is There Time For Urban Forestry In The Future? Dr. Kim Coder, Professor of Community Forestry & Tree Health Care, University of Georgia, Athens 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Restoring Shade Trees To Dignity Following A Major Storm: An Inside Look At Pruning Methods Dr. Ed Gilman, Professor, Environmental Horticultural Department University of Florida, Gainesville 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Break with Exhibitors 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Chemical And Non-Chemical Smack-Downs For Insects and Mite Pests In The Urban Forest Dr. Michael Raupp, Professor, Department of Entomology University of Maryland, College Park 12:15 - 3:15 p.m. Bar-B-Q Luncheon Featuring Outside Exhibits and Equipment Demonstrations sponsored by Tree Movers, Inc. 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. Ultimate Tree Stress – Assessing And Treating Soil Compaction Dr. Kim Coder, Professor of Community Forestry & Tree Health Care, University of Georgia, Athens 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Certification Exams 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Reception with Exhibitors

Monday Outside Exhibitor’s Bar-B-QMonday three hour Bar-B-Q will be held across the street from the Resort with the Outside Exhibitors. Delicious Bar-B-Q will be served beneath a tent alongside the Intracoastal Waterway. Outside Exhibitors will demonstrate equipment and answer product questions.Sponsored by Tree Movers, Inc.

Tuesday Evening Awards BanquetEnjoy delicious tropical dining, the Annual Awards Presentation, introduction of new Board Members, passing of the gavel, and announcement of the Silent Auction winners. Good food, good friends and good times.Sponsored by Davey Resource Group

Sunday’s Fairchild GardensNoon – 5:00 p.m. Tropical Zone Research Lab (Field Study at Fairchild Gardens) - 2 ISA CEU’sHop on the bus to the internationally renowned Fairchild Tropical Gardens in the heart of Coral Gables, Florida, for an afternoon Field Study Lab. Become familiar with the tropical and sub-tropical plant material, many of which are not found anywhere else in the United States, during an informational guided tram tour. Use your new found knowledge to explore the Gardens at your leisure. Sponsored by Tree Movers, Inc.

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Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - 5.5 ISA CEU’s 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration Open 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Trade Show and Silent Auction 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors 8:00 - 9:15 a.m. Twenty Minutes in the Life or Death of a Tree Ronald Zillmer, Associate Dean, Mid-State Technical College Wisconsin Rapids, WI 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Kick It Up A Notch—How SMA Can Help Municipal Certification, SMA/UAA Summit—Derek Vannice, ISA/UAA Arborist Exchange—Doug Still, City Forester, Providence, RI Accreditation—Andy Hillman, SMA President Municipal Forester Institute, Urban Forest Foundation Jerri LaHaie, SMA Executive Director 10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Break with Exhibitors 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Why of Florida Grades & Standards-- Past, Present, and Future Michael Marshall, Vice-President and General Manager, Marshall Tree Farm, Morriston, FL 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch with Exhibitors and Tree Planting 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. How Trees Age – Growing Old, Losing Control, and Falling Apart Dr. Kim Coder, Professor of Community Forestry & Tree Health Care, University of Georgia, Athens 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Break with Exhibitors 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Oakville Urban Forest: Our Solution to Our Pollution John McNeil, Manager of Forestry & Cemetery Services, Oakville, Ontario 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. SMA Business Meeting 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Reception and Silent Auction sponsored by Donald R. Goulding, RCA #400 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. Awards Banquet sponsored by Davey Resource Group

Prepare for four days of sun, fun, relaxation, and leisurely hours poolside or beachside, meeting and making new friends. Visit the world renowned Fairchild Tropical Gardens on Sunday afternoon before attending the opening reception to enjoy excellent food, drink and networking.

Monday begins with your very own welcome breakfast where you can get to know one another and forge new friendships. Then it’s on to the now infamous Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino for an easy afternoon of casino amusement, shopping, and lunch with new friends. Bring your flip-flops for Monday evening’s fun-filled reception and beach party.

Tuesday’s program includes a leisurely cruise down the Intracoastal Waterway and then free time soaking in the Florida sun poolside or beachside. Attend the evening’s awards banquet, where you’ll experience delicious tropical dining and networking.

Enjoy free time Wednesday morning--at the beach, downtown shopping, rollerblading or biking on the broadwalk, or just plain Florida-style hanging out.

See you at the Diamond on the Beach - Hollywood, Florida.

Guest/Spouse Program

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Wednesday, September 19, 2007 - 2.5 ISA CEU’s 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Registration Open

7:00 - 10:30 a.m. Trade Show

7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast with Exhibitors sponsored by FP&L

8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Early Pest Protection in our Urban and Community Forest Robert Benjamin, Outreach Coordinator, USDA, Lombard, IL

8:45 - 9:45 a.m. Carbon Credits For Communities Scott Maco, Research and Development Analyst, Davey Tree Expert Co. Gene Hyde, City Forester, Chattanooga, TN Dudley Hartel, Center Coordinator, Southern Center for Urban Forestry Research & Information, USDA Forest Service, Athens, GA

9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Break with Exhibitors

10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Utility and Urban Arborist Partners For A Better Urban Forest Steve Anderson, Coordinator of Line Clearing, Florida Power & Light, Plantation, FL

11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida Ideas for the Future Kimberly Pearson, Urban Forester, Pompano Beach, FL

11:30 - 11:45 a.m. Closing Remarks/Evaluation George Gonzalez, SMA President-Elect

Silent AuctionArt, equipment, and other great items are available at bargain prices to help support the Municipal Arborist Exchange Program. Sponsored by Donald R. Goulding, RCA #400

Business MeetingEver wonder what makes the SMA work? Want to get in on the decision making process? Crave to add your two cents worth? Need questions answered? Then this is where you want to be. It is your Society, take part!

First-time Attendees Breakfast w/Past Presidents & the SMA BoardFirst-time SMA Conference attendees are invited to join SMA Leaders for breakfast on Monday - a great way to get acquainted and learn all about SMA.

Municipal Arborist Certification ProgramIf you’ve been looking for the opportunity to advance your career, here it is! You need only register with ISA at (217) 355-9411. The Certification Exam will be on Monday, September 17th from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration Lobby7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast Buffet with Exhibitors Atlantic II7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Trade Show and Silent Auction7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 1st Time Attendees Breakfast Atlantic I9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Spouse & Guest Agenda Breakfast Dining Room8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Introduction & Welcome by Mayor Grand Ballroom8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Keynote Address Grand Ballroom9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. General Session Grand Ballroom10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break With Exhibitors Atlantic II10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. General Session Grand Ballroom12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Outside Exhibitors (OE) And Bar-B-Q Under Tent W/OE 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. General Session Grand Ballroom4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Certification Exam Grand Ballroom7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Reception with Exhibitors & Atlantic II Silent Auction

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7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration Lobby7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Break With Exhibitors Atlantic II7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Trade Show8:00 a.m. - 9: 45 a.m. General Session Grand Ballroom9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Break With Exhibitors Atlantic II10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. General Session Grand Ballroom11:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Closing Remarks/Evaluation Grand Ballroom George Gonzalez, SMA President-Elect

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DIAMOND SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSORS

SILVER SPONSORS

Donald R. Goulding, RCA #400

You still have time to be a sponsor or exhibitor

at the SMA Conference and Trade Show. Contact Don Goulding,

Conference Chair, at [email protected]

Contributors to the Silent Auction:

Zimmerman Tree Service Engineered Watering Solutions Earth Advisors, Inc. Green Manufacturing, Inc. Horticultural Alliance, Inc. Donald R. Goulding, RCA #400 Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida Runway GrowersArborPro Urban Forestry, Inc.

Sponsors to Date

Dixie Landscape

YOUR LOGO SHOULD BE

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DIRECTIONS

Fifteen minutes by Taxi, Super Shuttle, or rental from Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale International Airport. As you depart the airport, turn right at Hollywood/Dania Exit to US 1 (Federal Highway); proceed south through Dania to Sheridan Street and turn left (east) into the right lane; after going over the draw bridge, Sheridan Street dead ends at A1A: turn right into the left lane, and proceed approximately 1⁄4 mile. The Hollywood Beach Marriott Resort and Spa will be on your left.

From I-95, exit at Sheridan Street turn left (if heading south) or right (if heading north) and follow the above directions.

From the Turnpike, exit at Hollywood Blvd. Turn right (east) to the draw bridge (5.5 miles +/-), veer left at the top of the draw bridge to A1A North. The Hollywood Beach Marriott Resort and Spa Entrance will be on your right, just past the parking garage (1.25 Miles +/-).

Register Online!For your convenience, you can register

online for the Society Of Municipal Arborists Conference and Trade Show at:

www.urban-forestry.com

Hollywood Beach Marriott Resort and Spa, pool view

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DELEGATE / GUEST RATES SMA MEMBER POTENTIAL TOTAL MEMBER IN U.S. FUNDS

DELEGATE $330.00 $390.00* $_______ Full Early Conference Rate (SATURDAY NOT INCLUDED) (Full Early Rate Includes: Fairchild Tour, Opening Reception, Awards Banquet, Bar-B-Q and Mon., Tue., and Wed. Educational Sessions.)

After August 1, 2007 $355.00 $415.00* $_______

SPOUSE/GUEST (Must be accompanied by a full registered Delegate.) Full Early Conference Rate $185.00** $_______(Full Early Rate Includes: Fairchild Tour, Opening Reception, Awards Banquet, Bar-B-Q and Mon., Tue., and Wed. Educational Sessions.)

Conference Daily Rate at $195.00 per day Monday Tuesday Wednesday $_______

EXTRA EVENT TICKETS at $ 65.00 each Sunday Fairchild Garden Lab $_______

Tuesday Awards Banquet $_______

Monday Bar-B-Q Luncheon $_______

$ _______

* Includes SMA Membership for 2008** After August 1, 2007 add $25.00 TOTAL IN U.S. FUNDS $_______

Name (Print for Badge) _________________________________________________________________________________________ (First) (Last) (Middle Initial)City and State (For Badge)__________________________________________________________ Attending Sunday Tour YES NO

Address and Zip Code __________________________________________________________________________________________ (Country)Phone___________________________FAX_____________________________E-Mail______________________________________

Guest/Spouse (For Badge)_______________________________________________________________________________________

Special Needs/Diet ________________________________________________________________ First Time Attendee? YES NO

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AT www.urban-forestry.com, OR

MAIL THIS FORM AND A CHECK TO SMA CONFERENCE, ISA, PO BOX 3129, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61826-3129, ORPhone 888-472-8733, Fax (217) 355-9516

The Conference Hotel is the Hollywood Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 2501 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood, FL 33019. For reservations, call 1-866-306-5453, and ask for the conference rate. The Conference Room Rate of $109.00 is valid through August 30, 2007 or until sold-out, whichever comes first. If traveling by air, the Hollywood-Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) is most convenient to the Marriott Resort.

TREE ACADEMY, Saturday September 15, 2007 ONLY $165.00** $225.00**

(Includes Lunch and Breaks) Please Check Which Academy You’ll Attend 1. Hurricane/Storm 2. Municipal

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

DELEGATE / GUEST RATES

Cancellation and refund policy: Refunds will be made if requested at least 2 weeks prior to conference. No requests for refunds will be honored less than 2 weeks prior to conference.

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SponsorsDiamondFlorida Urban Forestry CouncilDavey Resource Group

GoldTree Movers, Inc.

SilverFP&LDonald R. Goulding, RCA #400Landscape Inspectors Association of FloridaDixie Landscape

ExhibitorsFlorida Urban Forestry CouncilAmereq, Inc.Green Manufacturing, Inc.Bandit Industries, Inc.Nelson Tree Service, Inc.Earth Advisors, Inc.Dave Leonard Consulting Arborist, Inc.Marshall Tree FarmRoots Plus Field Growers Association of Florida, Inc.Engineering Water SolutionsJ.J. Mauget CompanyDavey Resource GroupJohn Deere LandscapeHorticultural Alliance, Inc.Landscape Inspectors Association of FloridaArbor Care Equipment, Inc.ArborPro Urban Forestry, Inc.Vermeer Southeast

If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the Society Of Municipal Arborists Conference and Trade Show, please e-mail [email protected] or call (954) 304-3226.

P.O. Box 641Watkinsville, GA 30677

Special thanks to the City of Hollywood for their support of this conference.

Designed by the City of Hollywood’s Office of Community & Public Relations

Documents

REGISTER ONLINE at ...editions of Arboriculture: Integrated Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs and Vines with Richard Harris. Her most recent co-authored publication is Abiotic