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PART 2: IN-PERSON FIELD LAB (Optional)
Field Dendrology for the Land Surveyor
(A Walk in the Woods)*
Monday, June 5; Wednesday, June 7; or Friday, June 9, 2023
8:00am - 12:00pm
4.0 NY LS/PE CE Hours

This field lab is directed toward the skill of identifying different tree
species that the New York State Land Surveyor would come into
contact with in the curse of preparing a survey. This is a companion
session of Dendrology for the Land Surveyor. The emphasis will be
placed on the application of the techniques discussed in the virtual
course. A hike around various State Parks will include stops at many
NYSAPLS Spring Workshop of the tree species discussed. Critical identification features will be
highlighted. We will practice the use of dichotomous keys to aid in
Dendrology for the Land Surveyor identification. The hike will conclude with a self-evaluated quiz. To
be eligible for the field portion of this course, you are REQUIRED
2-Part Virtual + to complete the virtual portion on June 1st.

In-Person Field Demo *Vitual Webinar Attendance Required in Order to Participate in
Presented by Gregory M. Vaverchak, “Walk in the Woods” Session.
*Participants must be able to be physically active for the afternoon
SUNY ESF Ranger School and have the ability to walk on uneven terrain. Drinking water

The NYSAPLS Education Committee has worked hard and field clothing appropriate for the weather is recommended.
to organize an 8-hour course on Dendrology. This course Book Recommendation:
features two parts, a 4-hr virtual webinar, with an optional The speaker recommends you have a Tree ID Book with
4-hr in-person “field lab” experience we are calling “a walk Dichotomous Key available during both sessions. Mr. Vaverchak
in the woods”. This Spring Workshop Series is available specifically recommends “Trees of the Northern United States and
to all licensed Land Surveyors and NYSAPLS members Canada” by John Laird Farrar: ISBN 978-0813827407
interested in expanding their survey education. Sign up
for just the virtual lecture, or add in field lab for additional The book is available on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/Tree2023.
learning and CE hours. The choice is yours. About our Speaker
Gregory M. Vaverchak is an International Society of
PART 1: VIRTUAL (Required) Arboriculture, Board Certified Master Arborist. He is also
Dendrology for the Land Surveyor an assistant professor at the SUNY ESF Ranger School in
Thursday, June 1, 2023 the Department of Sustainable Resources Management.
8:00am - 12:00pm Greg has been practicing arboriculture for 18 years.
4.0 NY LS/PE CE Hours Important: Register early! Availability for the Field Lab is
Dendrology is the study of trees and woody plants. This extremely limited.
course is directed toward the skill of identifying different
tree species that the New York State Land Surveyor would Spring Workshop Pricing* By 5/1 After 5/1
come into contact with in the course of preparing a
survey. Whether locating a specific tree or stump referred Members (licensed):
to in an old boundary description to identifying a tree at a Virtual Webinar $149 $199
boundary corner for a new description, tree identification
is an important skill for the professional surveyor. Webinar & Walk in the Woods $199 $249
Can’t tell the difference between a red and white oak,
a red or sugar maple or a white and black walnut? This Members (non-licensed):
is the course for you. Taxonomy will also be discussed. Unlimited sessions $99 $149
Knowing the Latin/Greek names of various common tree
species is helpful information to pass on to Architects, Non-Members:
particularly Landscape Architects for both new and Virtual Webinar $249 $299
existing development. At the end of the course, test your Webinar & Walk in the Woods $299 $349
new found knowledge with a self-grading test of various
examples of leaves, twigs and bark. Students (must be student member)
Unlimited sessions: Free
Register Online Today @ www.nysapls.org

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