FUFC 2025 Q3 Workshops & Events

FUFC Webinar: Unlocking Insights with Advanced Biomechanics: 3D Scanning, Photogrammetry, and AI

Friday, September 26, 2025, 12:00-1:00 PM EDT
Presenter: Ondrej Kolarik

Course Description: In the past four years, extensive integration of 3D scanning and biomechanical calculations has emerged as a crucial tool. By refining tomographic data with precise stem geometry, we’ve uncovered invaluable insights for tree care specialists. This presentation will spotlight this approach’s remarkable value through compelling case studies across nine countries, driving substantial savings by protecting hundreds of trees from felling and over-pruning. Join us to explore the synergy between 3D scanning, AI, and the ever-evolving world of arboriculture.

This presentation dives into the evolution of Advanced Biomechanical Analysis, showcasing its innovative approach to assessing tree stability. We explore the seamless integration of 3D scanning technology, photography analysis, and artificial intelligence, unraveling how Adbian analyzes tomographic data to evaluate factors crucial for understanding a tree’s response to external forces.

Pricing:
Free for Members to Watch (No CEUs)
Members with CEUs – $10
Become an FUFC Member + CEU Access – $30
Non-Member Rate with CEUs – $40

Time:
Event time is 12:00 pm EST.

Location:
Virtual
A Zoom link will be provided upon registration and shared with you via email before the event. Please note that verification of attendance will be required to receive CEUs. This webinar is eligible for 1 CEU with verified attendance for ISA, SAF, FNGLA, LIAF, LACES and CAM.

Learning Objectives

Understand the Role of 3D Scanning and Precise Biomechanics in Tree Care: Explore how 3D scanning and biomechanical calculations have evolved over the past five years (since 2020) as essential tools, offering tree care specialists accurate insights into tree stability and the critical role of precise stem geometry in assessing cross-sectional bearing capacity.

Learn to Scan Trees with a Smartphone and Free Software: Discover how to create 3D representations of tree trunks using smartphone apps leveraging photogrammetry, 3D scanning, and AI for efficient, accessible tree assessments.

Evaluate Real-World Impact Through Case Studies: Review case studies from nine countries, showcasing how 3D tree analysis has prevented felling and over-pruning of hundreds of trees, delivering significant cost savings and advancing sustainable arboriculture practices.
Speaker BIO: Ondrej Kolarik, a graduate in Innovation Management from the Czech Technical University, is the co-founder of ARBO Technologies. Passionate about blending technology with environmental sustainability, Ondrej has spent the last five years working with a dedicated team of researchers and programmers to develop Adbian. This software tool for consulting arborists leverages 3D scanning and biomechanical analysis to enhance tree stability assessments, helping arborists make better-informed, data-driven decisions.

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Trees & The Law: The Arborist’s Guide to Avoiding Negligence Lawsuits

Friday, August 29th at 12:00 PM ET
Co-Presenter: Joe Samnik, Testifying Expert Witness
Co-Presenter: John Snow, Consulting Arborist

Join the Florida Urban Forestry Council for another edition of Trees & the Law, exploring how arboriculture and urban forestry intersect with legal responsibilities and professional liability. This session will examine real-world examples of negligence claims related to tree care, risk assessment, and urban tree management. Learn how arborists and municipalities can protect themselves by following industry standards, documenting their work, and understanding where liability risks exist. Whether you work in the field, manage urban forests, or review tree risk reports, this is a must-attend session for professionals who want to stay informed and reduce risk in their practice.

Why Attend This Webinar?
Negligence claims can end a career. Whether you’re a municipal arborist, private consultant, utility forester, or commercial tree care professional, one misstep can put you in court.

On Friday, August 29, Joe Samnik will draw from his 60 years of experience and work on over 1,000 litigated cases to show you:

What You Will Learn:

• The most common situations that lead arborists into negligence claims — and how to steer clear
• What to do when your scope is limited, but you see other hazards
• The legal difference between identifying a hazard and being negligent
• Why thorough documentation can be the difference between winning and losing in court
• Real case examples where arborists were sued — and what could have changed the outcome

You’ll also get a chance to ask Joe your questions directly in the live Q&A session.

About Joe Samnik
Joe Samnik is a nationally recognized consulting arborist with six decades of experience. He has been named an expert witness in over 1,000 litigated cases and is widely regarded as one of the foremost authorities on the intersection of arboriculture and the law.

Live Bonus for Attendees
Exclusive Legal Checklist for Arborists – “7 Things You Should Document (But Probably Don’t)”
(Only available to those who attend live — not in the replay library)

Event Details
Date: Friday, August 29
Time: 12:00 PM ET
Location: Zoom Events (link provided upon registration)
CEUs: 1 CEU included in registration

Pricing

• FUFC Members – Watch Webinar (No CEUs Awarded) – FREE
• FUFC Members (includes CEU): $10
• Become a Member (includes membership + CEU): $30
• Non-Members (includes CEU): $40

Replay: Available to FUFC members only in the FUFC Video Library.

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