This full-day program brings together leading experts and thought leaders to explore cutting-edge solutions and policies shaping the future of arboriculture and environmental stewardship. From a deep dive into California’s Canopy Coverage Campaign with Walter Passmore of CalFIRE to essential updates on safety standards and regulations, you’ll gain valuable insights to enhance your practice and stay ahead in the field. Engage in critical discussions on increasing canopy coverage, small off-road engine regulations, and the future of CARB regulations for chainsaws. Throughout the day, connect with local experts in a County Specialist Panel, and learn practical tools for arborists, including Triage’s essential guidelines for dealing with trees damaged by fire. With lunch provided and ample opportunities to network, this is an event you won’t want to miss if you're passionate about innovation, sustainability, and safety in the world of arboriculture.
8:15 Welcome / Intro to Program – Wister Dorta, STS President, ArborJet
Welcome to the Venue - Leon Boroditsky, City of Los Angeles Recreation and Parks
8:20 California’s Canopy Coverage Campaign – Walter Passmore, CalFIRE
9:00 Policy ideas for increasing canopy coverage – Dr. Jenn Yost and Dr. Matt Ritter,
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
9:50 BREAK
10:05 ANSI -Z133 Safety Standard Update and Revisions – Mike Tilford, CTSP, SavATree
10:50 Small Off-Road Engines Regulations – Katherine Garrison, California Air Resources Board
11:30 CARB Regulations for Chainsaws: Options for the future – Brandon Glover, Pacific STIHL
12:15 LUNCH (provided)
1:00 County Specialist Panel – Working together
·Caroline Chen, Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning
·Rebecca Ferdman, Los Angeles County Sustainability Policy Director
·Chief Ron Durbin, Los Angeles County Fire Forestry Division
·Insp. Rachel Burnap, Los Angeles County Commissioner
2:15 Tools for Arborists: featuring Triage Technical Information Sheet: Trees Damaged by Fire: What to Do and What Not to Do – Lisa Smith, The Tree Resource, Britton Fund Board Director
3:00 End of Day – CEU Sign out