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Instructors: Bruce Smith
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NORTH AMERICAN
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Arboricultural Expertise:
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Safety Instructor
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Pruning to the recognized standard ANSI A-300
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Insect and disease identification and control
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Removals (limited access, low impact)
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Root zone treatments
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Cabling and Bracing
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Education and training
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Safety Expert Witness
Certification:
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I.S.A. Certified Arborist (SO-1152) International Society of Arboriculture, Certified in 1995
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Certified Tree Worker, Certified in 2007
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Certified in First Aid , CPR and AED
Continuing Education:
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Specialized arboricultural training via International Society of Arboriculture (30+ CEU’S annually)
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Attends numerous conferences nationwide
Speaker / Instructor:
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International Society of Arboriculture Exam Proctor, Certified Tree Worker
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Sarasota County Technical Institute, Chainsaw Safety instructor
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The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, pruning instruction
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Pinellas Technical Education Center, Arborist Certification Review
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The International Society of Arboriculture, International, many conference presentations on climbing, rigging and chainsaw safety and cutting techniques
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The International Society of Arboriculture, Florida Chapter, pruning, safety, climbing, rigging, cabling and bracing and restoration pruning presentations
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ArborMaster Training, safety instructor, multiple presentations – 2000 to 2006
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The Great Southern Tree Conference, University of Florida, cabling and bracing, restoration pruning, and structural pruning presentations
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North American Training Solutions, arborist climbing and rigging seminars
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Arborist Safety and Productivity in the Aftermath of a Hurricane Seminars (8 city tour), University of Florida
Professional Affiliations:
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Member, International Society of Arboriculture Test Committee 2007-2012
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Member, International Society of Arboriculture since 1995
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Board of Directors, Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture, Commercial Arborist Representative, 1999-2002
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Vice President, Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture 2003
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President Elect, Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture 2004
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President, Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture 2005
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Immediate Past President, Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture 2006 and 2007
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Member of Florida Chapter International Society of Arboriculture Education Committee, 2005-2008
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Arboriculture Industry Advisor, University of Florida IFAS Co-operative Extension 2000 to present
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Representative for the International Society of Arboriculture on the ANSI Z-133 Safety Committee, 2002-2007
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Member, Rigging Sub-Group: ANSI Z-133 Safety Committee, 2002 to present
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Member, Climbing Sub-Group: ANSI Z-133 Safety Committee 2007
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Member, Chainsaws and Portable Power Hand Tools Sub-Group ANSI Z-133 Safety Committee 2007
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Member, International Society of Arboriculture, International Safety Committee
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Arboriculture Industry Advisor, Sarasota County Technical Institute, Environmental Horticulture Department
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Member, International Society of Arboriculture-Florida Chapter State Licensure Committee, 2004 to present
Professional Highlights:
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International Tree Climbing Championship, Head Technical Advisor, 2003-2005
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International Tree Climbing Championship, Head Judge, 2007-2009
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Florida Chapter Tree Climbing Championship Chairman 2002-2005
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National Arborist Association National Day of Service, Arlington National Cemetery, 1998
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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:
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Introduction to Arboriculture: Tree Worker Safety
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The Art and Science of Practical Rigging
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Tree Climbers Guide, 3rd Edition
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Assessing Damage and Restoring Trees After a Hurricane, University of Florida
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Author of multiple magazine articles for the Florida Arborist and the Arborist News
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