[CANUFNET] Plant Appraisal Guide 10th Edition

[Michael Richardson via CANUFNET]

The 10th was made available on Monday August 6, 2018.

It would seem reasonable that all appraisals done prior to this date would
use the 9th edition as a guide and those after may use the 10th or explain
why the 9th was relied upon.  OF course the consultant must use defensible
methodology and can choose to ignore the CTLA Appraisal Guide in any form.

Without seeing the book it is impossible to talk about how it ended up. 
It has been shrouded in secrecy for a decade and the last draft made
public had major issues.  There is a possibility that it will not be
accepted by certain organizations or municipalities.  The Ontario RPAC
does not seem to exist so we may not have guidance (any current
information cannot be found with google).

A further issue will arise with the TPAQ (Tree and Plant Appraisal
Qualification); will it become the de facto requirement in the United
States; will Canada follow suit when ASCA has no standing here and only a
handful of Canadians are RCAs?

Oh and the price!!!! $125 USD for ISA or ASCA members (ISA International
is charging $24.95 USD shipping) and $175 USD for non-members.

Michael



> I have a few valuations set in place awaiting trial dates etc. of course
> using the 9th edition upates from the ISAO RPAC circa 2008.
> So when was the official date of the publish after final approval? Do you
> know Michael?
> best Jack Radecki RCA 342
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces at list.web.net] On Behalf Of Peter
> Wynnyczuk via CANUFNET
> Sent: August 8, 2018 11:46 AM
> To: Michael Richardson; Canadian Urban Forest Network
> Subject: Re: [CANUFNET] Plant Appraisal Guide 10th Edition
>
> Thanks for the update.
> Yes, I recall there were some concerns from industry representatives in
> Canada
> when draft comments were requested.
> I also seem to recall woodlot evaluation/management as part of the
> original
> draft which will address expansion into other aspects of tree management.
> Further the Species rating was tossed as well, in my recall of the draft.
> Should be interesting on how this will be rolled out as many
> municipalities/practitioners will have to review their protocols and set
> dates
> for implementation as the older version has been in use for the last 18
> years.
> Wait and see......
> Peter Wynnyczuk
>
>> ---------- Original Message ----------
>> From: Michael Richardson via CANUFNET <canufnet at list.web.net>
>> Date: August 7, 2018 at 8:43 AM
>>
>>
>> The Guide for Plant Appraisal, 10th Edition has been published and is
>> now
>> available.
>>
>> ISA - International is not showing it in their store but they had 50
>> copies at the conference and they are sold out.
>>
>> ASCA is selling it now.
>>
>> Interesting to see what it ultimately was published as and how it will
>> change tree appraisals.
>>
>> Michael
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