Pruning for Performance and Prevention How do I remedy poor branching structure? What are my options with these codominant stems? Corrective pruning has many implications which includes tree structure, health, response to damage and practice. Pruning to improve performance and preventing failure should be a major consideration for every arborist. This session will provide details […]

Bur Oak Blight and Two-lined Chestnut Borer in the Midwest We’ll discuss how to identify bur oak blight and two-lined chestnut borer. We’ll also discuss the impacts these threats have on native bur oaks in the Midwest and discuss the strategies involved to maintain healthy bur oaks. Speaker: Jay Goughnour, Arborjet|Ecologel - Upper Midwest Regional [...]

Appraising Tree Losses for Insurance Adjusters When disaster strikes, consulting arborists are called upon by insurance adjusters to assess and value the damage done to trees. This presentation shows case studies of collaboration between consulting arborists and insurance professionals, focusing on claims from the Napa and Ventura fires, the Santa Barbara mudslides, and the Phoenix [...]

SLF: Threats and Management Strategies Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) has expanded across the country since it was first discovered in 2014 in eastern PA. In 2022, it was found as far west as Iowa and as far south as North Carolina. With this expansion, it has become crucial for communities, tree care, landscape, and pest management [...]

Rehabilitating Drought Stressed Trees Learn the impact of severe drought on trees, identify symptoms, and discuss prevention, management and recovery strategies for a the most valuable plants in the landscape. We will cover various plant health care products and application techniques to consider when treating drought-stricken trees: Symptoms of drought stress Physiological impacts related to [...]