Presenter: Gerald Presley
Format: E-Learning
CEUs:
ISA BCMA Science: 2.5
ISA Certified Arborist: 2.5
Municipal Specialist: 2.5
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the biology of wood-destroying organisms, including fungi, wood-destroying insects, and marine borers.
- Explain the fundamentals of wood commodities and preservation methods, including pressure treatments and oil- and waterborne preservative systems.
- Identify how different preservative and coating systems work to protect wood and extend its service life.
- Recognize the role of wood modification techniques in enhancing wood performance and durability.
- Demonstrate basic wood inspection methods, including pick, hammer, and drill techniques.
- Evaluate wood condition using advanced inspection methodologies such as CT scanning, ultrasonic testing, and resistance drilling.
- Apply safe assessment techniques for wood commodities to ensure structural integrity prior to climbing or handling.
Course Description:
The science of wood does not stop when a tree is cut down.There is a whole list of impacts to the wood that occurs post cutting. In this webinar we will focus on the science of wood after trees are cut, which will include: the organic impacts to wood, wood/lumber preservation, and safely assessing wood before climbing.
