Webinar: Introduction to Wildlife Risk Reduction Qualification
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$30.00
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Webinar Time: 11:00 – 12:30 (Pacific Time)
Introduction to Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification: Western Chapter Launch
Presenter: Jeff Spohn, Mohawk Environmental
Wildfire Risk Reduction Qualification is new to the ISA Western Chapter. Attendees will gain an overview of how the program prepares arborists to address wildfire risk through vegetation-focused assessment and mitigation. The presentation highlights the growing role of arborists in fire-prone communities and outlines how this qualification supports professional growth and field application across the West.
Bio(s):
Jeff is the President and owner of Mohawk Environmental arboriculture and utility consulting firm specializing in Arboriculture, Forestry, Utility Vegetation Management and Fire Mitigation. Jeff brings more than 25 years of experience in the field including utility operations and advanced grid technology. Jeff graduated from West Virginia University with a BS in Forestry and holds a Master Certificate in Business Improvement from Auburn University. He is an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (#391), and an ISA Certified Arborist/Utility Specialist (WE-3506-AU). Jeff serves on the Western Chapter Board as Treasurer.
Prior to Mohawk Environmental, Jeff was Director of Distribution Operations and Maintenance with Arizona’s largest electric utility provider, Arizona Public Service, where he held various roles over the course of his career with a focus on Distribution Operations, Construction and Maintenance, Fire Mitigation Distribution Automation and Vegetation Management. Jeff has lead teams in the United States Forest Service, Private and Commercial Business, and the Electric Utility Industry as well as serving as an instructor at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Yavapai Community College, and the Arizona Wildfire and Incident Management Academy.
Presenter: Jeff Spohn
Registration Fee:
$ 20.00 member
$ 30.00 non member
CEUs:
1.0 Certified Arborist
Certified Tree Climber
Certified Urban Forest Professional
BCMA – Practice
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