Urban Tree Care

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Soil compaction, construction damage, and land development practices can lead to tree decline and early tree mortality. Examine the biology of trees, and learn how they respond to changes in the urban environment. Explore techniques for assessing and preserving tree health and vigor, as well as new diagnostic tools and methods for tree and site analysis in developed urban sites.

Required Text :
Clark, James R. & Nelda Matheny
Trees and Development
Publisher: International Society of Arboriculture, 1998

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Schedule:	Every week on Saturday, starting on 03/01/25 and ending on 03/29/25
Times:	11:00am-02:00pm EST
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Meeting Date Start Time End Time Saturday, March 1, 2025 11:00am 02:00pm Saturday, March 8, 2025 11:00am 02:00pm Saturday, March 15, 2025 11:00am 02:00pm Saturday, March 22, 2025 11:00am 02:00pm Saturday, March 29, 2025 11:00am 02:00pm Meeting Date Start Time End Time Saturday, March 1, 2025 11:00am 02:00pm Saturday, March 8, 2025 11:00am 02:00pm Saturday, March 15, 2025 11:00am 02:00pm Saturday, March 22, 2025 11:00am 02:00pm Saturday, March 29, 2025 11:00am 02:00pm
Instructor:	Melissa Finley Melissa Finley Melissa Finley Thain Curator of Woody Plants Melissa Finley is the Thain Curator of Woody Plants at the New York Botanical Garden. She holds a Master?s of plant pathology from the Pennsylvania State University, where she researched the ability of Erwinia amylovora, the causal agent of fire blight, to parasitize apple fruit tissues. She also holds a Bachelor?s of sustainable crop and landscaping systems with an emphasis in environmental horticulture from the University of Idaho. She is an International Society of Arboriculture certified arborist and a qualified tree risk assessor. Her previous roles include: forester for the city of New York Department of Parks and Recreation, commercial arborist, and many various gardener and laboratory technician positions.
Location:	NYBG, Watson Room 307 2900 Southern Blvd Bronx, NY 10458
Session Number:	253HRT426
Price:	Price Non-Member : $345.00 Member : $315.00
Prerequisite(s):	Introduction to Plant Science

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