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Urban Tree Growth

An International Meeting and Research Symposium

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?

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
• 3 ISA CEUs for Day 2

Four Topic Areas

1. Descriptive studies of tree growth, longevity and mortality

   Greg McPherson and Paula Peper (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 Siewert (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!

Email: registrar@mortonarb.org or call 630.719.2468

For more information, please visit www.masslaboratory.org/urbantreegrowth.htm.

The Urban Tree Growth & Longevity Working Group

Sponsored by:

The International Society of Arboriculture, Arboricultural Research and Education Academy, Bartlett Tree Experts, Davey Tree Company, Illinois Arborist Association, Kramer Tree Specialists, The Tree Fund, Utility Arborist Association, USDA Forest Service, and The Morton Arboretum