Delaware Arborist & Tree Care Seminar slated Oct. 10-11
The Delaware Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program will hold its 8th Annual Delaware Arborist and Tree Care Seminar from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 10 and 11, at the Delaware State Fair Exhibit Hall in Harrington.
The event offers a wide range of topics for tree care workers as well as anyone who wants to ensure the health of their community trees. The event brings together a diverse blend of industry insiders, policymakers, tree care experts, and academic researchers who will incorporate classroom lectures, outdoor demonstrations and vendor exhibits to provide the latest updates on tree health issues and practical hands-on training. Attendees are eligible to earn continuing credits from the International Society of Arboriculture, and may earn Maryland Licensed Tree Expert and Delaware pesticide certification.
The 2018 seminar will focus on the latest issues and strategies in tree pest and disease management, soil health, chainsaw safety, proper pesticide use, utility line pruning, sustainable planting techniques, and updates on forest health threats from emerald ash borer and the newest invasive pest: spotted lanternfly. Featured speakers include Jerry Bond of Urban Forest Analytics LLC, Neil Hendrickson, PhD, of Bartlett Tree Research Lab, Bob Dolan of Rainbow Tree Care, Kenneth Glass of STIHL, Jake Ricker of Baker’s Power and Turf, and Trent Dicks of Arborjet.
The cost is $95 for two days, with breakfast, lunch and snacks included each day. All major credit cards accepted. To register, go to http://delawaretrees.com.
