2006 Midwest i-Tree Workshop

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Computer Training Lab

8:00 - 8:30 A.M. - Introductions & i-Tree Overview (Jill Johnson, Scott Maco)

  • Group Introductions
  • Introduction to i-Tree / What is i-Tree? / Why i-Tree?
  • Workshop Overview & Objectives

8:30 - 9:15 A.M. - Tree Inventory Overview (Jerry Bond)

  • Defining the Inventory Scheme
    • Considerations Before the Inventory Begins
  • Simple Random Sampling (Sample Inventory Generators)
    • Street Trees / Urban Ecosystem
  • Demo of Street Sampling Utility

9:15 - 10:00 A.M. - Introduction to i-Tree PDA Data Collection Utilities (Scott Maco)

  • Paper vs. PDA
  • Tree Inventory PDA Utility
    • Desktop Configuration
    • PDA Synchronization
    • Using the PDA Utility
    • Choosing a PDA

10:00 - 10:15 A.M. - Break

10:15 - 10:50 A.M. - MCTI: Overview and Process (Dave Bloniarz)

  • Concept and History
  • What is MCTI? / Why MCTI?
  • Data Collection Options

10:50 - 11:10 A.M. - Exploring a Sample MCTI Project

11:10 - 11:45 A.M. - MCTI Analysis and Use (Dave Bloniarz)

  • Analysis with the Desktop Utility
  • Report Types and Use

11:45 - 12:30 P.M. - Group Lunch

12:30 - 1:00 P.M. - STRATUM Overview: Structure, Function, & Value (Scott Maco)

  • What is STRATUM? / Why STRATUM?
  • The STRATUM Process

1:00 - 1:30 P.M. - STRATUM Data Collection (Scott Maco)

  • Data Fields
  • Tree Inventory PDA Utility
  • Equipment & Resources

1:30 - 2:30 P.M. - Field Data Collection (Outdoors)

  • Group Breakout

2:30 - 2:45 P.M. - Break

2:45 - 3:30 P.M. - Running a STRATUM Analysis (Scott Maco)

  • Creating a STRATUM Project
    • Importing an Inventory
  • Stratum Inputs
    • Define Inventory / City Data / Management Costs / Pricing Benefits

3:30 - 3:45 P.M. - Exploring a Sample STRATUM Project

3:45 - 4:30 P.M. - STRATUM Reporting & Interpretation (Scott Maco)

  • Report Types and Functionality
    • Structural Reports / Benefit Reports
  • Putting Stratum to Work
    • Making Management Decisions

4:30 - 5:00 P.M. - Computer Lab Time / Questions & Answers (All)

Thursday, November 16, 2006

8:00 A.M - 5:00 P.M.
Computer Training Lab

8:00 - 8:30 A.M. - UFORE Overview & Process (Jerry Bond)

  • What is UFORE? / Why UFORE?
  • The UFORE Process

8:30 - 9:00 A.M. - Exploring a Sample UFORE Project

9:00 - 9:45 A.M. - UFORE Input (Jerry Bond)

  • Project Decisions
  • Plot Generator
  • Data Collection

9:45 - 10:30 A.M. - UFORE Field Data Collection (Outdoors)

  • Group Breakout

10:30 - 10:45 A.M. - Break

10:45 - 11:30 A.M. - UFORE Output (Jerry Bond)

  • Data Processing
  • Analysis
  • Reporting
    • Types / Examples
  • Putting UFORE to Work
    • Management Decisions / Advocacy

11:30 - 11:45 A.M. - Questions & Answers

11:45 - 12:30 P.M. - Group Lunch

12:30 - 1:00 P.M. - Storm Damage Assessment Protocol: Overview & Process (Dave Bloniarz)

  • What is SDAP? / Why SDAP?
  • The SDAP Process

1:00 - 1:45 P.M. - SDAP Field Data Collection (Jerry Bond)

  • Group Breakout

1:45 - 2:15 P.M. - SDAP Analysis & Reporting (Jerry Bond)

  • Data Upload and Synchronization
  • Reporting

2:15 - 2:30 P.M. - Break

2:30 - 3:15 P.M. - Utilizing Community Volunteers (Dave Bloniarz)

  • Volunteers & i-Tree
  • Volunteers Resources Overview
  • Developing a Strategy for Action
  • Recruitment, Training, and Mobilization
  • Questions and Discussion

3:15 - 4:30 P.M. - Making i-Tree Work for Your Community (Gail Nozal, Jill Johnson, & Scott Maco)

  • Case Studies & Products
    • Minneapolis, Minnesota
    • North Vancouver, British Columbia

4:30 - 5:00 P.M. - Questions Answers, & Discussion (All)

  • Q&A / Discussion
  • Evaluation
  • ISA Continuing Education Units