Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification Training (TPAQ)

Robert Wells

Associate Director, Arboriculture Outreach, Morris Arboretum, RCA #593

Morris Arboretum’s School of Arboriculture is pleased to offer the first instructional training session for the Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification (TPAQ) through the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA). This two-day training will introduce the new 10^th Edition of the Guide for Plant Appraisal.  The Guide provides instruction in the concepts that form the foundation of plant appraisal.  It bridges the gap between concept and practice and includes a detailed discussion of the appraisal process, as well as identifying the purpose and use of the appraisal.  Bob will review the 10^th Edition including approaches, methods, and techniques of amenity plant appraisal. The training will culminate with the Qualification Exam offered at the end of the class on Friday the 15th..  Successful completion of this training and a passing grade in the exam  recognizes you as a Qualified Tree and Plant Appraiser administered through the American Society of Consulting Arborists. Attendees are required to purchase and read the 10^th Edition of the Guide for Plant Appraisal before taking the course. This course carries 14 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=4, P=4, M=6).

Robert Wells is Associate Director, Arboriculture Outreach, at the Morris Arboretum and a certified TPAQ instructor. Prior to that he was the owner and operator of a private tree care firm in Princeton, New Jersey since 1972. He has a BS from Rutgers in Plant Sciences, a Masters degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Environmental Studies and is currently an adjunct professor at Temple University.  He is an ISA Board Certified Arborist, a NJ Licensed Tree Expert, and an RCA.

Thursday and Friday, March 14 & 15

March 14th - 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

March 15th - 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.

Fee: 

$650 for members of ASCA or ISA Certified Arborists (includes lunch)

$725 for qualified non-members (includes lunch)