Urban Tree Growth An International Meeting and Research Symposium September 12-13, 2011 The Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL
Are you working to improve tree performance in urban conditions? Looking for the latest information on best practices and research in tree selection and care? Join us for an exciting two-day symposium onurban trees! The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Urban Tree Growth & Longevity Working Group and The Morton Arboretum are convening a two-day conference on the health and care of urban trees on the beautiful grounds of The Morton Arboretum, a 1700 acre outdoor museum of trees located just outside of Chicago in Illinois. Conference Highlights - Talks by internationally renowned researchers and practitioners - Roundtable discussion of the latest advances and future directions - Poster session & networking opportunities - 6 ISA CEUs for Day 1 and 3 ISA CEUs for Day 2 Four Topic Areas 1. Descriptive studies of tree growth, longevity and mortality Greg McPherson (USDA-FS), Chris Martin (Arizona State U.), Robert Fahey and Marlin Bowles (Morton Arboretum), Lara Roman (UC Berkeley), Bryant Scharenbroch (Morton Arboretum), and Julia Bartens (Virginia Tech) 2. Roles of tree production and sales on tree growth and longevity Ed Gilman (UF Gainesville), Ed Mulrean (Arid Zone Trees), Matthew Stephens (NYC Parks), and Henrik Sjoman (Swedish U. Agr. Sci.) 3. Roles of site design and tree selection on tree growth and longevity Susan Day (Virginia Tech), Tom Smiley (Bartlett Tree Experts), Alan Siewart (Ohio DNR), and Jason Grabosky (Rutgers U.) 4. Roles of tree and site management on tree growth and longevity James Clark (HortScience), Alessandro Pestalozza (Monza Dendrotec), Alessio Fini (U. Florence), Gary Watson (Morton Arboretum), and Nina Bassuk (Cornell U.). Register today for the best rates! Early bird registration ends July 15, 2011 www.mortonarb.org/education/adults Email: regist...@mortonarb.org or call 630.719.2468 For more information, please visit www.masslaboratory.org/urbantreegrowth.htm Please feel free to circulate this message. Thank you. Sincerely, The Urban Tree Growth & Longevity Working Group Sponsored by: The International Society of Arboriculture, The Morton Arboretum, USDA Forest Service, Aboriculture Research and Education Academy, Bartlett TreeExperts, Davey Tree Company, Illinois Arborist Association, Kramer Tree Specialists, The Tree Fund, Utility Arborist Association -- Megan Dunning Manager of Community Education & Outreach The Morton Arboretum mdunn...@mortonarb.org 630-725-2101
