Course Description: Grades and Standards for Trees discussed the purpose history and impact of the Grades and Standards document. Mike discusses the 2022 edition in detail and highlights the usage, contracts, specification, and inspections. Mike points out changes that have been made in the 2022 edition of the document. The course goes through the process of grading a tree with examples throughout to highlight each of the 7 steps. Finally, Mike discusses sample grading exercises, and he reviews the Best Management Practices section of the document.

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand the Grades and Standards Document and its purpose in improving tree grading in the state of Florida.
• Gain an understanding of the changes in the Grades and Standards from previous editions.
• Understand the 7 steps to grading and learn how species of trees vary in grading.
• Learn how to apply the grading steps in the field.
• Understand the importance of collaboration between professionals with differing objectives.
• Learn how to implement the Best Management Practices into your everyday work.

This course will provide 2 Continuing Education Credit

Florida DBPR Course Number: 14941 (Laws & Rules or Optional)

**If you would like CE credit, please be sure to enter your LA Number in your profile.

Meet the Speaker:

Mike Marshall

Mike Marshall is the Vice President at Marshall Tree Farm. Marshall Tree Farm began in 1984 with the mission of producing high quality trees for Florida’s landscapes. In that time, we have grown from a small 10-acre nursery to over 500 acres of high quality landscape trees. Our trees are specified throughout Florida, and we now supply trees from Texas to Virginia and everywhere in between.

We have grown because of our commitment to quality and service. Our trees are pruned, irrigated, root-pruned, and fertilized to produce a field-grown tree of exceptional quality. We produce trees to meet the stringent guidelines of the Florida Grades and Standards. This means you are purchasing a tree that is exceptional in both appearance and structure. Our trees are grown to provide superior long-term results in the landscape.