Bruce Smith is a Manager and lead instructor for North American Training Solutions, a position that he has held since the inception of the company. He is a Certified Arborist, Certified Tree Worker and the co-owner of Arborscape Tree Care Professionals, Inc. in Sarasota, Florida. Bruce began his career in Arboriculture over 29 years ago and has amassed hundreds of continuing education credit hours in Arboriculture during that time. He is a past president of the Florida Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), has represented the ISA on the ANSI Z-133 Safety Committee and is a member of the ISA's Certification Test Committee. Bruce is passionate about safety and education, which is apparent in his presentations, making them dynamic and very informative to all attendees.
Career Summary
Respected tree care professional with over 29 years of practical arboricultural experience. Owner and operator of Arborscape, Inc., a full service tree care company specializing in ANSI A-300 pruning, construction stress remediation, technical rigging for removals, cabling, bracing and planting. Currently a Manager and Lead Safety Instructor with North American Training Solutions. Previously a Safety Instructor with ArborMaster Training, a worldwide skills, productivity and safety training company, 2000 to 2006.
Arboricultural Expertise:
Safety Instructor
Pruning to the recognized standard ANSI A-300
Insect and disease identification and control
Removals (limited access, low impact)
Root zone treatments
Cabling and Bracing
Education and training
Safety Expert Witness
Certification:
I.S.A. Certified Arborist (SO-1152) International Society of Arboriculture, Certified in 1995
Certified Tree Worker, Certified in 2007
Certified in First Aid , CPR and AED
Continuing Education:
Specialized arboricultural training via International Society of Arboriculture (30+ CEU’S annually)
Attends numerous conferences nationwide
Speaker / Instructor:
International Society of Arboriculture Exam Proctor, Certified Tree Worker
Sarasota County Technical Institute, Chainsaw Safety instructor
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, pruning instruction
Pinellas Technical Education Center, Arborist Certification Review
The International Society of Arboriculture, International, many conference presentations on climbing, rigging and chainsaw safety and cutting techniques
The International Society of Arboriculture, Florida Chapter, pruning, safety, climbing, rigging, cabling and bracing and restoration pruning presentations
ArborMaster Training, safety instructor, multiple presentations – 2000 to 2006
The Great Southern Tree Conference, University of Florida, cabling and bracing, restoration pruning, and structural pruning presentations
North American Training Solutions, arborist climbing and rigging seminars
Arborist Safety and Productivity in the Aftermath of a Hurricane Seminars (8 city tour), University of Florida
Professional Affiliations:
Member, International Society of Arboriculture Test Committee 2007-2012
Member, International Society of Arboriculture since 1995
Board of Directors, Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture, Commercial Arborist Representative, 1999-2002
Vice President, Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture 2003
President Elect, Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture 2004
President, Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture 2005
Immediate Past President, Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture 2006 and 2007
Member of Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture Education Committee, 2005-2008
Arboriculture Industry Advisor, University of Florida IFAS Co-operative Extension 2000 to present
Representative for the International Society of Arboriculture on the ANSI Z-133 Safety Committee, 2002-2007
Member, Rigging Sub-Group: ANSI Z-133 Safety Committee, 2002 to present
Member, Chainsaws and Portable Power Hand Tools Sub-Group ANSI Z-133 Safety Committee 2007
Member, International Society of Arboriculture, International Safety Committee
Arboriculture Industry Advisor, Sarasota County Technical Institute, Environmental Horticulture Department
Member, International Society of Arboriculture-Florida Chapter State Licensure Committee, 2004 to present
Professional Highlights:
International Tree Climbing Championship, Head Technical Advisor, 2003-2005
International Tree Climbing Championship, Head Judge, 2007-2009
Florida Chapter Tree Climbing Championship Chairman 2002-2005
National Arborist Association National Day of Service, Arlington National Cemetery, 1998
ArborMaster Training team-member for the filming of the eight (8) video series, “ The Art and Science of Practical Rigging” for the International Society of Arboriculture, 2000
Recognized for review/editing of the following publications for the International Society of Arboriculture:
Introduction to Arboriculture: Tree Worker Safety
The Art and Science of Practical Rigging
Tree Climbers Guide, 3rd Edition
Assessing Damage and Restoring Trees After a Hurricane, University of Florida
Author of multiple magazine articles for the Florida Arborist and the Arborist News
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