Presenter: Chelsi Abbott
Format: Live Webinar
Date: 12/17/2024
Time: 1:00-2:00 EST
CEUs:
ISA BCMA Science: 1
ISA Certified Arborist: 1
Municipal Specialist: 1
Climber Specialist: 1
Utility Specialist: 1
Municipal Specialist: 1
Aerial Lift Specialist: 1
Course Description:
Wood decay or wood rots are fungal pathogens that can have a negative effect on humans as well as trees. When wood decay fungi attack, the infection can compromise the stability of a tree as well as the health. This results in a potentially hazardous tree that can be dangerous to those working on it or those near it. Since there are many wood decay fungi of varying virulence, proper identification is necessary to understanding the risk to the tree and worker. This presentation aims to explain identification characteristics of common wood decay fungi and recognize the potential dangers associated with each.
Objectives: compare different types of wood decay, review how wood decay fungi affect trees, identify 5 common wood decay fungi
