Jeffrey Ling, Registered Consulting Arborist; ISA Certified Arborist

Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ School of Arboriculture is pleased to offer an instructional training session for the Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification (TPAQ) through the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA).

If you want to build a foundation on the fundamentals of tree and plant appraisal rooted in excellence, register now to attend our TPAQ training. This event will utilize both instructor-led discussions and case scenarios to illustrate concepts allowing participants to become familiar with the relevant methods and techniques used to approach plant appraisals and the ability to make reasoned judgement about the value of trees and landscape plants.

Upon completion of this course, you will:

- Understand basic appraisal concepts
- Define the tree and plant appraisal process.
- Understand tree and plant appraisal approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Apply tree and plant appraisal approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Present assignment results.

The training will culminate with an exam on the afternoon of the second day of the program. Each TPAQ student must attend all education sessions and then successfully pass the exam with an 80% or above to receive the TPAQ certificate. 

For important information on eligibility and requirements click DETAILS, or email education@morrisarboretum.org.

This course has been approved to carry 14 ASCA CEUs and 14 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=4, P=4, M=6).

Monday, September 29 and Tuesday, September 30
8:30 am – 4:00 pm

Fee: $1,200 for qualified ASCA Members | $1,500 for qualified non-members