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INDUSTRY NEWS Saturday, August 11 • ISA International Tree Climbing Championships (Masters' Qualifying Events) • Arbor Fair and Arbor Market • Tour des Trees Arrival • Tree Academy Workshops Sunday, August 12 • ISA International Tree Climbing Championships (Masters' Challenge/Head-to-Head Footlock) • Golf Outing to benefit the TREE Fund • Tree Academy Workshops • Student and Early Career Networking Reception • Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Monday, August 13 • Educational Sessions • Trade Show • Climbers' Corner • TREE Fund Auction and Reception Registration open for 2012 Stihl Tour des Trees Register to cycle in America's largest fundraiser for tree research, the Stihl Tour des Trees to benefit the Tree Research and Education Endowment (TREE) Fund, scheduled to roll through Oregon Aug. 5- 11, 2012. The Stihl Tour des Trees offers riders a unique opportunity to see the world from their bikes while contributing to tree research and education. This year, cyclists will be challenged with a 585- mile loop through Oregon, a "life list" ride that will showcase the region's iconic scenery and diverse eco-zones. The Pacific coast, the Columbia River Gorge, vineyards, high desert and Mt. Hood will provide spectacular backdrops for a week of tree plantings, educational programs, community engagement and fun. Riders for the full weeklong Tour commit to raising $3,500 for the TREE Fund. The $100 registration fee covers room, board, a custom apparel kit and full mechanical and rider support for the duration of the ride. A partial-Tour registration option also is available for those wishing to join the Tour for part of the week. Registration is open until May 28, or until the event reaches its 100-rider capacity. The 2012 Tour marks the 20th Anniversary of the first Tour des Trees, in which 13 cyclists pedaled nearly 1,000 miles from Seattle to Oakland in a week to raise money for tree research. The Tour will feature a one-day Ride for Research on Aug. 11 in Portland, and conclude with a Finale Celebration at the International Society of Arboriculture's annual International Tree Climbing Championship. Local and recreational cyclists are invited to join the Tour for the day and celebrate its legacy during this ride through one of America's best cycling cities. 8 Arbor Age / April 2012 Last year's Stihl Tour des Trees raised a record-breaking half million dollars and planted 45 new trees during its weeklong trek from Virginia Beach to Washington, D.C. To date, the Tour has raised more than $5 million to support tree research and education, and has funded a variety of projects including improved strategies for pest and disease control, new techniques for increasing the post-planting survival rate of street trees, and development of safer equipment and practices for tree care professionals. Learn more at www.stihltourdestrees.org. Fecon celebrates 20 years February 17, 2012 marked Fecon's 20th anniversary in the forestry mulching business. To keep the celebration going through- out the year and to show appreciation to everyone who has helped them reach this milestone, Fecon will host a Field Day/Open House on April 26th, 2012. This event will feature live demos, machine walk-arounds, factory tours, a night out at the ballpark and much more. Fecon would like to let everyone know just how much they value their continued support. Also, by attending you will get a sneak peek at Fecon's new Chipper Tool Technology. Fecon, Inc started in 1992 to serve the growing needs of the Organic Resource Recovery Industry. The first Bull Hog was sold 20 years ago and is still running today with just over 20,000 hours on it. Today, with 107 employees, Fecon calls its 111,000 square-foot factory in Lebanon, Ohio home, but its roots and foundation started in a 15,000-square-foot building in Evendale, Ohio with only a couple www.arborage.com INDUSTRY NEWS ISA Conference and Trade Show schedule announced A full schedule of activities awaits attendees of the 2012 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show, August 11-15 in Portland, Ore. Tuesday, August 14 • Educational Sessions • Trade Show • Climbers' Corner • Women in Arboriculture Breakfast • Student and Early Career Mentoring Lunch Wednesday, August 15 • Professional Affiliates Day (educational sessions concentrating on specific areas of practice) • AREA Sessions and Luncheon • SCA Educational Tour • SMA Sessions and Educational Tour • UAA Sessions and Luncheon Full-Conference Registration includes: Monday-Wednesday Educational Sessions, Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception, Trade Show, and Refreshment Breaks. Register by May 31 to access these activities at the lowest possible prices: ISA member — $445 USD, non-member — $570 USD.