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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>This September, Philip van Wassenaer, an internationally recognized leader in conservation arboriculture and tree risk management, and Alex Satel, an experienced consulting arborist and tree risk assessment expert, will lead an interactive advanced tree risk assessment workshop at the stunning Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. This one-day workshop will give participants a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge of advanced tree risk assessment concepts.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://tickets.longwoodgardens.org/ItemShow.aspx?Dep=vNNi%2BkPNMCi01fArcJjQCQ%3D%3D&Cat=nKiF4DPQz03Z5ZlDmKhiig%3D%3D&It=FRUbfxjz4ByMnepGxJfXpA%3D%3D&_gl=1*wtvg9m*_ga*MTc2OTY1MzI3Ni4xNzE1ODc3OTg5*_ga_DZ33R7DWDT*MTcxNTg3Nzk4OS4xLjAuMTcxNTg3Nzk4OS42MC4wLjA.">Registration</a> is now open!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Date and Time: Friday, September 27, 2024. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm ***Approved ISA CEUs***<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Location: <a href="https://longwoodgardens.org/">Longwood Gardens</a>, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>About the Workshop: In this interactive workshop, enjoy a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge beyond basic tree risk assessment concepts and learn from experts in the field. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Through hands-on demonstrations and engaging discussions, experience how Level 3: Advanced Risk Assessment methods—such as sonic tomography and tree pulling tests—are undertaken in the field. Learn how these methods complement visual assessments to support evidence-based management and help conserve mature and valuable trees. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This full-day workshop is intended for anyone interested in going “beyond the basics” and joining the leading edge of arboriculture and tree risk assessment. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>For more information and to register click <a href="https://longwoodgardens.org/events-performances/events/advanced-tree-risk-assessment">here</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Mike Thibeault</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Urban Forest Innovations Inc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>1331 Northaven Drive<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Mississauga ON L5G 4E8<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>T: (905) 274-1022<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>C: (416) 428-4307<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:mike@urbanforestinnovations.com"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>mike@urbanforestinnovations.com</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mikeufi@rogers.com"><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>mikeufi@rogers.com</span></a><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>