Delaware Tree Climbing School offered by Penn State Extension, UD Cooperative Extension and Cypress Tree Care. Learn the fundamentals of tree maintenance and how to safely climb trees in this three-day in-person course, April 1st - 3rd, from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm daily at Baywood Greens, Longneck, DE.

Lead Instructor: Dr. James Savage, Assistant Professor of Arboriculture, Department of Plant Sciences, Penn State University

Who is this for?

• Arborists
• Landscapers
• New or inexperienced climbers
• Others who work in and around trees
• Anyone looking for an adventure!

The school will include classroom and fieldwork covering:

• safety/safe climbing practices
• equipment/use of hand tools
• tree terminology

Students completing this school will not be accomplished climbers; however, students will have a satisfactory basic understanding, knowledge, and the skills required in the field of tree maintenance and tree climbing. A great deal of time will be spent in trees climbing.

To achieve success in this climbing course, all participants should be in good health and have a desire to work in arboriculture. On the first day, all participants will be asked to sign a waiver

ISA Credits available:
Day 1: 
Certified Arborist: 7
BCMA - Science: 1
TW Climber Specialist: 7
BCMA Practice: 6
TW Aerial Lift Specialist: 7
Municipal Specialist: 7

Day 2:
Certified Arborist: 7
TW Climber Specialist: 7
BCMA Practice: 7
TW Aerial Lift Specialist: 7
Municipal Specialist: 7

Day 3:
Certified Arborist: 7
TW Climber Specialist: 7
BCMA Practice: 6
TW Aerial Lift Specialist: 7
Municipal Specialist: 7
BCMA Management: 1

Class is capped at 30 participants

Cost: $300
Registration link: Https://udel.edu/0012805 

Financial assistance needed, please contact Blake Moore rbmoore@udel.edu 

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