Nebraska Arborists Association 

The Nebraska Arborists Association's mission is to promote appreciation and understanding of arboriculture through training, education and research, by applying high safety standards and ethical practices.

Mark Your Calendar2012 Field Day Announcement!
Friday, August 10, 2012 - Oak Prairie Nursery

Each year, NAA holds its Field Day event so arborists across the state can come together to take advantage of educational programming and exhibitors offering tools, ideas and products applicable to your everyday work life. 

Oak Prairie Nursery, located west of Lincoln right off I-80, will be the host location for this year.  The 2012 NAA Field Day Committee has met several times to plan and deliver an event you will not want to miss!  Several social activities and breakout sessions will be held.  Vendors will have the opportunity to participate in a product presentation session during the day. 

Be sure to mark Friday, August 10, 2012 on your calendar now!  More details will be coming your way.  The Field Day Committee has confidence there will be something for everyone at this year’s event...please come and enjoy!

Field Day Committee Members:

NAA
Field Day Co-Chair:  Wyatt DeWeese
Director:  Ken Rittgarn
Member:  LeAnn Hughes
Member:  Mary Anna Anderson
NAA Executive Director:  Kathi Schildt

NNLA
Field Day Co-Chair: Heather Byers
Vice President: Kim Davidson
Director: Christine Karloff
Member: Lee Vieselmeyer
NNLA Executive Director: Kathleen Dolezal

2012 Great Plains Tree Conference  

"Habits of Successful Arborists" was the theme for the 2012 Great Plains Tree Conference.  The conference was held February 6-7, 2012 at the Lied Lodge & Conference Center in Nebraska City, NE.  

Thank you to our Sponsors, Exhibitors and Attendees for making this such a successful event!  Photos and videos will be posted soon from the conference.  Read this article about what was offered at this year's conference.

Watch a video about the Great Plains Tree Conference here!

Find us on Facebook - Videos and photos will be posted on the Facebook Page.  "Like" us on Facebook and be entered into a drawing to be announced in the March Newsletter.

NAA Educational Scholarship Funds

Scholarships are available for NAA events. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, click on the link below for the scholarship application and guidelines or contact the NAA office.

Scholarship Application and Guidelines

Resources to Address the Effects of Flooding on Trees

A series of workshops were offered by the Nebraska Forest Service in September 2011 to address the issue of damage to trees, as a result of flooding.  Contact any of these NAA Certified Arborists who participated in the workshops, to discuss your concerns about tree flood damage.

For more information about the effects of flooding on trees, please contact Graham Herbst at (402) 444-7804, or visit www.nfs.edu.unl/treecare.asp.


 
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NAA Quarterly Newsletter
 Out On A Limb


1st Quarter 2012 Issue - Out on a Limb

In this Issue:

  •  President’s Letter.................................2

  •  Great Plains Tree Conference ..............3-5

  •  Dave Mooter ......................................6

  • Calendar of Events ..............................6

  •  TCIA Training.................................... 7

  • Top Tree Disease & Insect Problems .....9

  • New NAA Board Members.....................10

  • Restricting the Use of Cell Phones..........10

  • 2012 NAA Summer Field Day.................11

  • Dormant Oil Spray Applications..............11

  • Revision of ANSI A300..........................11

  • Arborist Spotlight.................................12

  • Celebrate Arbor Day ............................13

  • Annual Gretna Tree Talk ......................13

  • NAA 1st Quarter Board Recap................14

  • New NFS Staff Member........................ 14

  • NDEQ Press Release.............................15

Calendar of Events

10 Aug 2012 • Oak Prairie Nursery, Lincoln
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Great Plains Tree Conference
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NAA Educational Fund - Donate Today!
Scholarships available
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Great Plains Summer Field Day
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Arborists School
Part I:  Tree ID, Evaluation & Selection, Planting & Establishment Seminar
Part II:  Pruning, Climbing and Safety Seminar
Part III:  Arborists Seminar

 
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