Education and Training

Dr. Ed Gilman demos proper pruning techniques to class attendees.

One of AUFA’s main goals is to provide education on a range of urban forestry topics. We educate professionals as well as the general public. Upcoming classes will be listed below!

Alabama Tree Climbing Competition

October 17th – 20th, 2024

Jackson Lake Island – Cypress Lane, Millbrook, AL 36054

Climber Entry Fee: $100

Judges, Volunteers and Attendees: No Fee

Onsite Camping is allowed. Venue is 5 miles from Hotels in Prattville.

Thursday, October 17, 2024

TimeInstructor(s)Training
9:00 am – 10:30 amDenise / RachelPlant Diseases
10:30 am – 12:00 pmZach TroopAerial Rescue
1:00 pm – 2:30 pmJoel PotterTRAQ
2:30 pm – 4:00 pmJoey DouglasJobsite / Worker Safety

Friday, October 18, 2024

TimeInstructor(s)Training
9:00 am – 10:30 amNate TaylorElectrical Awareness
10:30 am – 12:00 pmJon CarlsonEfficient Climbing and Route Planning
1:00 pm – 3:00 pmZach TroopFAST First Aid for Severe Trauma
4:00 pm – 7:00 pmNAOnsite Registration and Check In / Gear Check / Safety Presentation

Saturday, October 19, 2024

TimeEvent
7:00 am – 7:30 amJudges Check In / Meeting
7:30 am – 8:00 amClimber Check In / Pairing
8:00 am – 6:00 pmEvents – Throwline, Work Climb, Aerial Rescue, Ascend Event, Speed Climb

Sunday, October 20, 2024

TimeEvent
8:00 am – 2:00 pmMasters Challenge

There will be a Youth Scavenger Hunt which will include tree identification, knot tying, leaf identifying, fungus, and more.

Budget

Shirts$35.00
Venue$1500.00
Restrooms (4 Portable Toilets)$500.00
Food Trucks$20.00 Per Person
Trophies$800.00
Banners$700.00
Score Sheets / Waivers$150.00
Ice$100.00
ShowersUnknown

Awards

3Throwline
3Ascend
3Preliminary
3Work Climb
2 – 3Masters

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AUFA Council Members and Staff help promote, teach and sponsor Florence’s Landscape and Urban Forestry Conference every year.