Monetary Assessment of Plants - Level 1 (Introduction)
- Training offered according to the new Guide for Plant Assessment - 2023 Edition
- Virtual training: offered in 4 sessions of 3.5 hours each (8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) Minimum 10 participants per group, maximum 20.
Trainer: Bruno Paquet
Bruno was a municipal manager of parks and green spaces for many years. He is also a recognized speaker and trainer, actively involved in the field of urban forestry and arboriculture. He founded the consultancy firm Gestion Arboreta serving districts and cities. He contributed to the translation and adaptation of the Plant Evaluation Guide, 1995 edition, as well as the very latest 2023 edition. He has acted as a consultant expert in numerous court cases. He has been the designated trainer for the monetary evaluation of plants Level 1 and Level 2 training for over 30 years.
Introduce participants to the monetary evaluation of ornamental plants by presenting them the content of the new 2023 edition guide and having them view and perform plant evaluation exercises.
At the end of the course, participants will have acquired basic knowledge in assessment and will be able to carry out simple monetary evaluations.
- Introduce participants to the monetary evaluation of plants by presenting the contents of the guide and having them carry out practical monetary evaluation exercises.
- By the end of the course, participants will be familiar with the content of the new 2023 Guide and the recommended methods. They will also have acquired basic evaluation concepts and will be able to carry out evaluations.
- The focus will be more on the most common approaches and techniques in Quebec.
The different sections of the Guide will be presented and explained by the instructor initially. Subsequently, all participants will be invited to conduct assessments under the supervision of the instructor. The group will have to establish a consensus after each evaluation. Course notes will be distributed and slides will be used to facilitate the learning of the material.
1. Home
2. Introduction
3. Value of Plants
4. Factors to Consider in Evaluation
4.1. Species
4.2. Condition
4.3. Location
4.3.1. Site and Environment
4.3.2. Functional and Aesthetic Contributions
4.3.3. Location Efficiency
4.3.4. Calculation of the Location Factor
5. Evaluation Methods
5.1. Approach
5.2. Replacement Value Method
5.3. Replacement Value for Shrubs, Hedges, Vines, and Woody Ground Covers
6. Special Situations
6.1. Multi-trunk or Clump Trees
6.2. Partial Damage
7. Presentation of the SIAQ Worksheet
8. Preparation of an Evaluation Report
9. Testifying as an Expert
10. Case Law
11. Practical Team Evaluations
12. Group Analysis
13. Slide Presentation Illustrating Various Situations
14. Seminar Conclusion
Registration for training: Monetary Assessment - Level 1
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