Escambia Extension To Hold Certified Arborist Training

February 10, 2015

On February 27, a workshop will be held at the Escambia County Extension Office for those desiring to become certified arborists. The workshop will cover about 60 percent of the material that  is covered on the certification exam. Attendees will also have the opportunity to take the exam on Saturday, February 28.

Becoming a certified arborist shows that the tree care worker or arborist has a basic knowledge of  tree care. To maintain certification, arborists must continue their learning by earning continuing  education credits (CEU). This helps them keep up to date with the latest information on tree care as well as broadening their knowledge base. This training is recommended for private and public arborists, foresters, professional landscapers, nursery professionals and tree surgeons.

The workshop will be taught by Sam Hand, ISA certified arborist and forestry agent with FAMU Extension; Stan Rosenthal, Leon County Extension forestry agent; Beth Bolles, Escambia County Extension horticulture agent and Cathy Hardin, Escambia County forester with the Florida Forest Service.

Preregistration for this training is required by February 12 by clicking here.  The cost is $125.

The Friday workshop and the Saturday exam will take place 8:30-5:00 at the Escambia County Extension Office, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment.  To register for the exam, click here. Contact Beth Bolles at (850) 475-5230 or  bbolles@ufl.edu for more information.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Features, News