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Dear Friend of KAA,
April 2018
Greetings, fellow tree huggers!
For the Kentucky Arborists’ Association, 2018 is a year of firsts--our first conference held in a completely new timeframe of February, an incoming president, and a record number of members.
Due to conflicts with the GIE conference, annually slotted for the third week in October, we chose to move our conference to February, where we hoped to draw a larger group of arborists and interested parties, and a larger and more diverse group of exhibitors and sponsors.
I believe we were successful on all counts, with the numbers showing a small yet steady increase over the past few years. Number of attendees at the conference this past February averaged 139 for both days, and our member numbers are up, too, to 238!
This past conference in February also marks the second year we asked you to contribute your opinions, ideas, and likes and dislikes, so we can make our future conferences even better. If you did not have the opportunity to fill out the survey, please get in touch with us and we will email you a copy. Because of your input, KAA Conference 2018 included professionals who spoke on using drones as another tool in the arborist’s tool box to those experienced in working safely around electric and other utility lines. We listened to our annual update on pests and how to control them safely and effectively. And we got hands-on training on using the crane for large removals, etc.
We had a select group of exhibitors that greatly support our industry, and our sponsors this year not only donated funds but their products, which ranged from lunch to rope bags to nutrient injections. We are very appreciative of their support, and we hope to see them in 2019!
We are now gearing up for our Tree Climbing Championship event, on October 13 in Lexington this year.
The Tree Climbing Committee ALWAYS needs volunteers to help for the day and the day before for set up. If you can help or wish to compete, please contact us. Last year, we hosted a children’s climbing event, and because of the positive response, we plan to offer it again this year. So, bring your family for a hands-on experience!
We look forward to another year and the opportunity to offer those in our industry resource materials and knowledge based on research and experience. Our state is rich in both, pulling from generations of tree men and women who reside here and are passionate and dedicated to trees.
I look forward to working for you and with you these next two years!
Laura Lyon
KAA President
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Landscape Site Assessment
Article written by: William M. Fountain and Rick Durham, Horticulture, and Ellen Crocker, Forestry
The most common reason trees and shrubs fail to perform as anticipated is that their cultural requirements differ from the site characteristics. People often plant things they know and love from a distant state, purchase because they are on sale, or find attractive but don't understand the environmental requirements. In some cases, a site can be easily modified to make it more suitable for a desired species. Most of the time, it is difficult or impossible to change the site characteristics enough for the plant to thrive. Appropriate watering is essential for establishment of recently transplanted trees and shrubs. This becomes even more important (and challenging) for plants poorly matched to their sites. Selecting plant species that will thrive under particular site conditions is an easier and less expensive option. The first step in doing this is to understand the site where you plan to plant.
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Considerations for Diagnosis of ornamentals in the landscape
By Kimberly Leonberger, Extension Associate; Nicole Ward Gauthier, Extension Plant Pathologist; Amy Aldenderfer and Adam Leonberger, Extension Horticulture Agents
Diagnosing plant problems can be challenging. A site visit can provide the information necessary for a complete and accurate diagnosis. However, once on-site, it is important to know how to proceed. The following guidelines are intended to assist in the process of gathering pertinent information and determining a possible cause.
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4 Things Property Managers Need To Do This Spring for a Successful Summer Landscape
Authored by: Dan Stever
Few things reflect better on a property than a well-maintained summer landscape. Whether you have a retail parking lot, an outdoor break area for employees, or a more extensive campus, having healthy, properly weeded and trimmed trees, plants, and turf makes your customers and employees feel welcomed and safe.
Successful summer landscaping in Kentucky starts in spring. Taking proactive measures right away when the warm season starts will prevent many problems and reduce summer landscape maintenance costs.
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Tree care workers need better training to handle dangers on the job
Source: Rutgers University
A new study calls attention to post-storm hazards posed to tree care workers and provides safety recommendations.
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THIS SUMMER, WE WANT YOUR COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
Since 2011, Louisville Metro Government and KentuckianaWorks, our region's workforce development board, have been recruiting employers to participate in SummerWorks. Last summer, more than 160 employers hired more than 5,200 youth between the age of 16 and 21.
From industry-leading corporations to neighborhood businesses, organizations of all size have benefited from participating in SummerWorks. Employers such as ComputerShare, GE Appliances, Humana, Kentucky Kingdom, Kindred Healthcare, Kroger, Louisville Zoo, Norton Healthcare, Thorntons and YMCA of Greater Louisville believe strongly in the value of the program.
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Special thanks to Dave!
TREE Fund & Dave Leonard would like to thank all of those who attended KAA's 2018 Annual Conference and donated to the TREE Fund. Dave raised $620 raffling off cycling helmets, hard hats and member donations.
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TREE Fund awards seventeen new grants in 2017.
Funding empowers wide array of tree research and education projects across the globe.
Naperville, IL, February 26, 2018 – TREE Fund is pleased to announce nearly $225,000 in new awards for urban tree research and education in 2017. With these grants, the 501(c)3 charity has provided over $3.4 million in funding since its inception in 2002.
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