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SUMMARY:Utility Tree Pruning; Highly Specialized Vegetation Management
DESCRIPTION:Course Code under RSTMP: TWS\,TC&CO-FA4-202646-1 \nDate: 12 June 2026 \nTime: 19:00 – 22:00 (HKT)\nEducator: Donald Picker \nLanguage: English (with English PowerPoint) \nFormat: webinar\nCertification Credits: ISA CEU 3\, Essential CEA hours 3 (Tree work supervisor\, Tree climber and Chainsaw operator under RSTMP) & Optional CEA Hours 3 (Other Tree Management Personnel under RSTMP) \nWhat You’ll Learn: This course provides participants with essential knowledge and safe work practices for tree work near overhead utility lines. Participants will learn to identify electrical hazards\, understand regulations related to utility arboriculture\, and apply safe pruning practices during utility line clearance works\, including Directional Pruning and Drop-Crotch Pruning methods. \nFee: HKD495
URL:https://www.ias.hk/event/utility-tree-pruning-highly-specialized-vegetation-management/
LOCATION:Virtual class
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260724T220000
DTSTAMP:20261005T065141
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SUMMARY:Forces That Impact Climbing and Rigging Equipment
DESCRIPTION:Course Code under RSTMP: TWS\, TC&CO-FA2-202644-1 \nDate: 24 July 2026 \nTime: 19:00 – 22:00 (HKT)\nEducator: Chris Chan \nLanguage: Cantonese (with English PowerPoint) \nFormat: webinar\nCertification Credits: ISA CEU 3\, Essential CEA hours 3 (Tree Work Supervisor\, Tree Climber and Chainsaw Operator under RSTMP) & Optional CEA Hours 3 (Other Tree Management Personnel under RSTMP) \nWhat You’ll Learn: This course equips arborists\, tree climbers and urban forestry professionals with complementary physics knowledge. Concepts of forces\, friction and mechanical advantage will be incorporated. Have a profound grasp of climbing equipment\, rope system and rigging design. Through the training would help to make better decision on work flow in complex environment. \nFee: HKD495
URL:https://www.ias.hk/event/forces-that-impact-climbing-and-rigging-equipment/
LOCATION:Virtual class
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260828T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260828T220000
DTSTAMP:20261005T065141
CREATED:20260709T061657Z
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SUMMARY:Composing Effective Tree Pruning Specifications
DESCRIPTION:Course Code under RSTMP: A&TRA-FA4-202645-1 \nDate:  28 August 2026 \nTime: 19:00 – 22:00 (HKT)\nEducator: Donald Picker \nLanguage: English (with English PowerPoint) \nFormat: webinar\nCertification Credits: ISA CEU 3\, Essential CEA hours 3 (Registered Arborist\, Registered Tree Risk Assessor under RSTMP) & Optional CEA Hours 3 (Other Tree Management Personnel under RSTMP) \nWhat You’ll Learn: This webinar is based on the Prescription Pruning Qualification guidelines and is designed for arborists and tree managers who need to prepare clear\, practical and effective tree pruning specifications. Participants will review pruning objectives\, pruning standards\, best management practices\, tree biology and mechanics\, structural pruning principles\, and common pruning methods such as crown cleaning\, crown reduction and crown raising. \nFee: HKD495
URL:https://www.ias.hk/event/composing-effective-tree-pruning-specifications/
LOCATION:Virtual class
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260911T220000
DTSTAMP:20261005T065141
CREATED:20260902T070944Z
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SUMMARY:"Park Vegetation Management: Strategies for Sustainable Urban Green Spaces" Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Course Code under RSTMP: A&TRA-FA4-202643-1\nDate: 11 September 2026\, Friday\nTime: 19:00 – 22:00 (HKT)\nEducator: Leon Lau\nLanguage: Cantonese (with English PowerPoint)\nFormat: Webinar\nCertification Credits: ISA CEU 3\, Essential CEA hours 3 (Registered Arborist\, Registered Tree Risk Assessor under RSTMP)& Optional CEA Hours 3 (Other Tree Management Personnel under RSTMP)\nWhat You’ll Learn: This webinar provides practical strategies for effective park vegetation management. It is suitable for professionals involved in park maintenance\, landscape management\, urban greening and tree management who would like to strengthen their knowledge in maintaining healthy\, sustainable and ecologically balanced urban green spaces.\nFee: HKD495
URL:https://www.ias.hk/event/park-vegetation-management-strategies-for-sustainable-urban-green-spaces-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual class
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20261009T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20261009T220000
DTSTAMP:20261005T065141
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SUMMARY:"Plant Selection\, Sourcing and Purchasing\, Planting and Inspection" Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Course Code under RSTMP: A&TRA-FA3-202647-1 \nDate:  9 October 2026\nTime: 19:00 – 22:00 (HKT)\nEducator: Leon Lau\nLanguage: Cantonese (with English PowerPoint)\nFormat: webinar\nCertification Credits: ISA CEU 3\, Essential CEA hours 3 (Arborist\, Tree Risk Assessor under RSTMP) & Optional CEA Hours 3 (Other Tree Management Personnel under RSTMP) \nWhat You’ll Learn: This course covers the core processes and assessment criteria for plant procurement\, with a focus on nursery stock specifications and selecting suitable suppliers. Participants will learn about common nursery operation models\, principles of plant selection\, quality inspection requirements\, and procurement procedures. The course will also discuss transplant shock and appropriate management practices following planting. By the end of the course\, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of the entire plant procurement process\, from supplier selection to post-delivery care\, helping to ensure plant health and successful establishment in the new planting environment. \nFee: HKD495
URL:https://www.ias.hk/event/plant-selection-sourcing-and-purchasing-planting-and-inspection-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual class
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261121
DTSTAMP:20261005T065141
CREATED:20260709T060604Z
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SUMMARY:15th Anniversary International Arboriculture Summit
DESCRIPTION:Date: 18 – 20 November 2026 \nVenue: The Chapel\, Chinese Y.M.C.A. Wu Kai Sha Youth Village\, No 2 On Chun Street\, Ma On Shan\, Hong Kong \nTheme: Tree Structure & Stability – Practical Assessment\, Pruning\, Engineering\, Decay & Mitigation Strategies \nRegister Link: https://events.arborasia.org/2026-15th-annual-international-arboriculture-summit-hong-kong
URL:https://www.ias.hk/event/15th-anniversary-international-arboriculture-summit/
LOCATION:Chinese Y.M.C.A. Wu Kai Sha Youth Village\, No 2 On Chun Street\, Ma On Shan\, Hong Kong\, No 2 On Chun Street\, Ma On Shan\, Hong Kong
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20261125T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20261125T220000
DTSTAMP:20261005T065141
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SUMMARY:"Safe Working Cycle For Tree Work" Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Course Code under RSTMP: A\,TRA\,TWS\,TC&CO-FA2-202648-1 \nDate:  25 Novemeber 2026\nTime: 19:00 – 22:00 (HKT)\nEducator: Elton So\nLanguage: Cantonese (with English PowerPoint)\nFormat: webinar\nCertification Credits: ISA CEU 3\, Essential CEA hours 3 (Arborists\, Tree Risk Assessors\, Tree Work Supervisors\, Tree Climbers and Chainsaw Operators under RSTMP) \nWhat You’ll Learn: This course introduce the Occupational Safety and Health Legislation and Guidelines (HKSAR) related to arboricultural works and to recognize of common hazards with case studies in arboricultural works. Also introduce preventive safety measures against hazards in arboricultural works and proper selection and use of personal protective equipment. \nFee: HKD495
URL:https://www.ias.hk/event/safe-working-cycle-for-tree-work-webinar/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270417
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SUMMARY:Prescription Pruning Qualification Course and Examination
DESCRIPTION:Date: 14 – 16 April 2027 \nVenue: Chinese Y.M.C.A. Wu Kai Sha Village\, Ma On Shan\, Hong Kong \nCapacity: Limited to 70 participants \n  \nAbout the Prescription Pruning Qualification (PPQ) \n \nThe Prescription Pruning Qualification (PPQ) was developed by the Florida Chapter of the ISA in the United States\, building on Dr. Ed Gilman’s work and leadership and the latest Best Management Practices: Pruning\, 3rd Edition. \n\nThe Hong Kong PPQ events are organized andhosted by the Institute of ArboricultureStudies (HK) for the benefit of the arboriculture community across Asia. \nRegistration for the official PPQ Qualification Course and Examination willopen on 13 November 2026. The programme will be hosted in Hong Kong in 14–16 April 2027. \n  \n\nStay Tune for updates!
URL:https://www.ias.hk/event/prescription-pruning-qualification-course-and-examination/
LOCATION:Chinese Y.M.C.A. Wu Kai Sha Youth Village\, No 2 On Chun Street\, Ma On Shan\, Hong Kong\, No 2 On Chun Street\, Ma On Shan\, Hong Kong
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