LIAA Tree Conference – A Huge Success!
 
On Saturday, February 10, the Long Island Arboricultural Association(LIAA) held their 35thAnnual Tree Conference at Farmingdale State College.
The conference began with welcoming remarks by LIAA President Matt Daly and Dr. Hubert Keen, President of Farmingdale State College.
Matt presented the annual scholarship, along with Dr. Gary Brown, to Win Knowlton, a horticulture student at Farmingdale. Honorary lifetime members, Larry Borger, Jim Jordan, Jon Hickey and Larry Ferrandiz were recognized in the audience.
Greg Frank, President of New York State Arborists and Gary Carbocci representing Greenpoint also made remarks about their organizations. The well received speakers and lectures throughout the day were as follows:
 
“Working with Cranes”
Mark Chisolm
Aspen Tree Expert Co. Treebuzz.com
Jackson, NJ
“Testing for Decay in Tree Stems and Roots”
Dr. Chris Luley, PhD
Vice-President, Urban Forestry LLC
Naples, NY
 
“DEC Rules and Regulations”
Daniel Kinsley, Stephen Bonnell
Pesticide Control Specialists
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
 
 
“Shrubs Need Correct Pruning Too!
Richard Weir
Visiting Faculty and Consultant
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
 
“Modifying Landscapes to Encourage Beneficials”
Dr. Michael Seagraves, PhD.
Entomologist
 
 
“New Climbing Techniques”
Mark Chisolm
 
“Advanced Tree Health Care”
   Dr. Chris Luley

There were over 230 attendees with 10 educational exhibits and 26 vendors. Vendors had booths inside as well as equipment displays outdoors. The following vendors supported the conference.
 
Aerial Lift Inc. of CT
All Island Equipment Corp
Altec Industries, Inc
Danisi Brakes & Truck Repairs
Essco Distributors, Inc.
Essco Service Co. Inc.
Forestry Equipment of Virginia
GHLProducts
Greenleaf Supply
J J Mauget Co
Long Island Compost Corp
Long Island Power Authority
Northeast Stihl
Omni Risk Management, Inc.
P & G Fleet Services, Inc.
Plant Health Care, Inc.
Ramp Motors, Inc.(Ford & Toro)
RER Leasing Corp
Rhino Linings North Shore
Sayville Garden Center
Teupen America
Tree Wise
Trees on the Move
Truckloaders/Land Power Equipment
Vermeer North Atlantic
 
The conference ended with great raffle prizes donated by our generous vendors. The conference was a huge success. The LIAA would like to thank all those who attended and supported this annual conference.
 
Our next event is our annual Arbor Day Pruning event on Saturday, March 24 at Wildwood State Park. Anyone interested in membership in LIAA or volunteering at Arbor Day or any other LIAA information, please call the LIAA office at 516-454-6550 .
 

VENDORS EQUIPMENT

WIN KNOWLTON "LIAA SCHOLARSHIP WINNER"

TRADE SHOW AREA

DR. CHRIS LULEY, PhD - URBAN FORESTRY, LLC

MARK CHISOLM - ASPEN TREE EXPERT CO.

ERIK PAUZE (TRES.)& PAUL OKULA(BOARD MEMBER)

Last modified on Thursday, June 26, 2008