Mark Hartley | Environmental Design - Basic Tree Anatomy Workshop
Presented by Mark Hartley
17 – 19 Oct | Christchurch
Discover the Hidden World Within Trees
Friday 17 October - Sunday 19 October
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: TBD
PRICE:
Early bird (thru 15 Aug) - $750 USD + GST (approx. $1245 NZD + GST)
Standard/Late (16 Aug - 10 Oct) - $1,000 USD + GST (approx. $1,655 USD + GST)PLEASE NOTE: NO ONSITE REGISTRATION OFFERED.
Roll up your sleeves—this is not your average workshop. The Enviromental Design Basic Tree Anatomy Workshop is an unforgettable, hands-on experience that takes you deep inside the cellular structure of trees. Designed for professionals who want to elevate their understanding, this is one of the most impactful investments you can make in your ongoing education.
Whether you're diagnosing tree health issues, assessing development impacts, or making critical pruning decisions, this workshop will transform the way you see—and work with—trees.
What You'll Learn:
Identify and understand the various types of tree cell
Gain insight into root structure and function
Explore xylem function across three planes
Understand CODIT (Compartmentalization of Decay in Trees) from the inside out
Examine how vessels orient around branch collars and codominant stems—and what this means for pruning
Handle and study, specially selected samples
Leave with practical techniques and exercises to apply immediately in the field
Why This Workshop Stands Out:
This isn’t theory from a textbook. This is lab-based, experiential learning that will forever change how you see, think about and work with trees. You’ll walk away with:
Real skills you can use in the field
Deeper anatomical knowledge than most practicing arborists
A sharpened ability to make better, data-driven decisions
Reviews from Past Attendees:
“By far the MOST IMPRESSIVE & USEFUL presentation I have ever seen!”
“Best Workshop in my 20-year career! So critical to becoming a more knowledgeable professional.”
“Interactive! Hands-on learning makes the knowledge stick.”
“Endlessly fascinating! Insightful discussions on risk assessment, pruning, and preservation—backed by real evidence.”
“Great Class… Highly recommend this course for any person in tree care
“An amazing amount of information collected from a lifetime of loving trees
“Invigorated my drive to continue in the field I am in”
“Excellent workshop, the best I have attended in many years”