Spring Tree Maintenance Seminar
Call (210)207-6042 to register or respond via
email to:
Justin.Krobot@sanantonio.gov
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 40 PEOPLE SO SIGN UP TODAY!
Development Services Department
SEMINAR FOR TREE MAINTENANCE PROFESSIONALS
(4 COSA CEU’s)
Mission Library - South Meeting Room
3134 Roosevelt Ave
San Antonio, TX 78214
Friday, May 2, 2014
8:00 AM Sign-In/Welcome - Why we are here?Tree Pruning for Young Trees (Mark Bird, Eric Rodriguez, Justin Krobot)
a. Types of Pruning
a. Structural Pruning
b. Crown thinning, Crown raising, Crown cleaning and Crown reduction
9:45 AM BREAK
10:00 AM Do I need a Permit?
a. Discussion (Justin Krobot, Assistant City Arborist)
i. Right of Way
1. Sidewalk and Lane Closure Permit
2. John Rodriguez (TCI) Right-of-Way Management (210)240-8253
ii. Single-family residential with Occupant living on premises
1. No permit required (Unless in Historic)
iii. Commercial
1. Permit required always (even if tree is dead/dying/diseased). Take pictures before removal if hazardous.
iv. Questions?
10:45 AM Jobsite Safety
a. Discussion (Mark Bird, City Arborist)
i. Oak Wilt Ordinance/Info
ii. Site Assessment
iii. Establish a Safe Work Area
iv. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
11:30 AM Tree Identification
a. Discussion (Eric Rodriguez, Sr. Plans Examiner)
v. Presentation and Discussion on Common Trees of the San Antonio Region
12:00 PM Cleanup/Dismissal