Louisiana Arborist Association

Providing Continuing Education for Louisiana Arborists

Annual Conference 2001

Over 100 Arborists and tree care specialists from around Louisiana attended the 5th annual conference held at the Marriott Hotel in Baton Rouge on January 20th.

Members and Attendees Listen to the Instructors

Many types of equipment were provided by the sponsors for a "hands on" look.

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Training in Rigging and Climbing were the focal points of this years meeting.
Techniques were presented by
Tom Dunlap, Canopy Tree Care, Minneapolis, MN;
Doctor John Ball, South Dakota State
Glen Wilson, LSU

Rigging for Safe Climbing Indoors?

Climbing and Rigging in the Marriott

John Ball and Glen Wilson

Workin' on the Inside

Riggin' for a Climb

Climbing class begins

Tom Hangin' round

Using Friction Savers

Double and Triple Crotching

Tom Makes a Point

Rigging for Safe Climbing Outdoors!

Tom Shows Tools of the Trade

Outside the Marriott Hotel

Checking rope placement before the climb

In the tree

Setting up a redirect

Tom moves around

the tree without spurs !!!

Changing the Guard
President for 2000 Ed LeBlanc ends his term as Ted Harbourt begins 2001

Steve Kurtz Master of Ceremonies and Secretary LAA

Ed Leblanc     Ted Harbourt       Presidents Pass the Gavel                Steve Shurtz
                                                                  with one to keep                Master of Ceremonies
                                                                                                                       Secretary

Awards were presented to individuals and company representatives for their dedication to our Louisiana tree heritage.

Mr. Sam Robins Receives the Presidents Award

Sam B. Robins receives the President's Award for over 50
years of professional tree care services while his children
and grandchildren look on.

Milton and Ellie Seiler - Caretakers of National Champion Live Oak The Seven Sisters

Chalmette Refining, LLC - Care of Packenham Live Oaks

Milton and Ellie Seiler
Caretakers of Louisiana's
Historic National Champion Live Oak
"The Seven Sisters"

Ken Wheeler
Louisiana Arborist Emeritus
Founding Member LAA

Chalmette Refining, LLC
Care and Protection
Packenham Live Oaks

Louisiana Arborist Association Logo on
Forest Green Tee Shirt.

These can be purchased at each workshop
at the registration table for $10.00

Please patronize
Our GREAT sponsors

Louisiana Arborist Association
P.O. Box 41396
Baton Rouge, LA 70835-1396

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