Training Materials

TSAA Syllabus 2020.2Download

TreeSteward Training Manual https://www.treesvirginia.org/images/pdfs/Tree%20Steward%20Training%20Manual.pdf

January 7 Read Units 1, 2, 3 of Training Manual and view this presentation before class Tree Anatomy for Tree Stewards, Jim McGlone 

January 11 Introduction to Pruning, Hugh Robinson Read Unit 9 of Manual and review these before class http://www.treesaregood.org/treeowner/pruningyourtrees

Video: How to Prune

January 21 Winter Tree ID Read Unit 4 of Manual and review following

2019_02_02 Winter TreeID_reducedDownload

Click here for the winter tree ID key using twigs and buds.

Spring Tree ID: Flowers 031919Download
February 25 Abiotic & Biotic Tree Pests presentationDownload

March 24 Care of Mature Trees

March 10 Right Tree Right PlaceDownload
March 14 Invasive Plant IdentificationDownload
Native Grapes – NCRN Resource BriefDownload
Native Vascular Flora of the City of Alexandria, VirginiaDownload

Fairfax Invasive Forest Plants

Fairfax Invasive Backyard Plants Expanded Brochure

Non-Native Invasive Plants of the City of Alexandria, VirginiaDownload
Instructions for Removing English Ivy and Discussion of SafetyDownload
The Importance of Native Vines and Their Association With TreesDownload

Past Modules sessions

Soils and Urbanization (Session 2)

Fall Tree ID (Session 3)

Fall Tree ID Book List

Tree Stewards Training Manual pdf

Tree Owner’s Manual: U.S. Forest Service pdf

May 5 Tree Stewards Picnic InvitationDownload
TSAA Syllabus 2018-19 14Download