2024 Conference
Utility Vegetation Management Certification Program
October 15th and 16th, 2024
Hampton Inn at Orange Beach; 25518 Perdido Beach Blvd, 36561
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Alabama Urban Forestry Association
October 15 – 18, 2024
(shoulder date options available)
Hotel Information:
Attendee Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/alabamaurbanforestryassociation/
Group Code: UFA(to reserve via Hilton Honors by telephone: 1-800-HAMPTON)
Cut-Off Date: 11:59PM on Saturday, 9/14/24
Tuition Options, please review carefully.
October 15, Utility Vegetation Certification Program, Day 1- $45.00
October 16, Utility Vegetation Certification Program, Day 2 – $45, both days-$80, includes lunch and certification upon passing.
October 16, Pesticide Recertification class, 11:00 – 3:30, $45, includes lunch and 10 pesticide recertification points for ROW/OTPS/FOR/DR/REG for Alabama. Adjoining states applied for.
RF and ISA CEUs available each day
October 17, AUFA Conference Seminar Day, only – $95, includes dues, 2 meals, t-shirt and door prizes.
Oct 18, AUFA Conference, Outdoor Session, only- $30
Both days, $115 or $99 for 5 or more from 1 employer
Oct 15-18, Education Week Bundle, $169, includes annual dues, t-shirt, door prizes, 3 meals, certification upon passing, 18 plus ISA CEUs, 18 RF CEUs and 10 pesticide recertification points for ROW/FOR/OTPS/DR/REG for Alabama. Adjoining states applied for.
Tuesday, October 15th:
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
| 8:00a-9:00a | Fred Kapp, AUFA Executive Director | Overview of the Integrated Vegetation Management Industry |
| 9:00a-10:00a | Joe McPhail, Florence Utilities (ret.) | Mechanical Vegetation Management Methods and Safety |
| 10:00a-11:30a | Fred Kapp, AUFA Executive Director | Tree Identification and Selection with UVM in Mind |
| 11:30a-12:30p | LUNCH | |
| 12:30p-1:30p | Joe McPhail, Florence Utilities (ret.) | Electrical Identification and Hazard Recognition |
| 1:30p-2:45p | Chris Francis, Chris Francis Tree Care | The Basics of Tree Pruning |
| 2:45p-4:00p | Joe McPhail, Florence Utilities (ret.) | Pruning for Electric Lines Clearance |
| 4:00p | Sign for ISA CEUs and adjourn | |
— class is $45; $80 for both classes on October 15th and 16th
— class offers ISA and RF CEUs
Wednesday, October 16th:
| Time | Speaker | Topic |
| 8:00a-9:00a | Fred Kapp, AUFA Executive Director | Tree Biology as it Relates to UVM |
| 9:00a-10:30a | Joe McPhail, Florence Utilities (ret.) | Utility Industry Vehicle and Equipment Overview |
| 10:30a-11:00a | Chris Francis, Chris Francis Tree Care | Tree Leaf Samples and Identification |
| 11:00a-12:00p | Fred Kapp, AUFA Executive Director | Pesticide Dilution, Calibration, and Application Math |
| 12:00p-12:30p | LUNCH | |
| 12:30p-1:30p | Carrie P Williams, Program Manager, GIW Portal | Pesticide Safety and Use |
| 1:30p-2:30p | Fred Kapp, AUFA Executive Director | Invasive Pest Management for ROWs, Landscapes, and Urban Forests |
| 2:30p-3:30p | Carrie P Williams, Program Manager, GIW Portal | Pesticides and the Environment |
| 3:30p | UVMCP Exam and/or sign for Pesticide Recertification Points and ISA CEUs | |
Conference Agenda
— class offers 10 Alabama pesticide points for FOR/OTPC/OTPS/REG/ROW/D&R
— class is $45; $80 for both classes on October 15th and 16th
— class offers ISA and RF CEUs
Use the form below to register and pay online.