Sacramento Valley Urban Forest Council
The cost of not maintaining urban trees
Sacramento Tree Foundation 191 Lathrop Way, Suite F, Sacramento, CA, United StatesDr. Rich Hauer, Professor of Urban Forestry, University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point This talk will use the many stages (pre-planting, planting, establishment, formative years, semi-mature, mature, senescent) as a backdrop in a trees life and what the science tells us about when a lack of maintenance resulted in a lessor outcome. There is a […]
Wildlife Best Management Practices for the tree care industry in California
Sacramento Tree Foundation 191 Lathrop Way, Suite F, Sacramento, CA, United StatesRyan M Gilpin, Environmental Analyst, HortScience The Tree Care for Birds and Wildlife project is a state-wide effort to enhance habitat through tree care practices. Begun in 2015, the project focuses on tree care to protect birds and other wildlife during and beyond nesting season as well as on ways to enhance habitat for birds […]
Budding out: How trees are grown in the wholesale nursery
Sacramento Tree Foundation 191 Lathrop Way, Suite F, Sacramento, CA, United StatesBudding out: How trees are grown in the wholesale nursery Best Management Practices for Growers, Buyers and Users of Plants Kathleen Kosta, Plant Pathologist California Department of Food and Agriculture What is being done to prevent the introduction and spread of new pests and diseases? Have you heard of Clean Stock Production? A Systems Approach […]
i- Tree 6.0: Identifying the value of your neighborhood, park and city trees
Sacramento Tree Foundation 191 Lathrop Way, Suite F, Sacramento, CA, United StatesSpeaker: Erika Teach, Davey Tree Expert Company/US Forest Service
Sacred Trees
Sacramento Tree Foundation 191 Lathrop Way, Suite F, Sacramento, CA, United StatesJulia E Jones, ISA Municipal Specialist, TIC Interfaith Minister
Alive and Thriving, What Determines “Good Soil”
Sacramento Tree Foundation 191 Lathrop Way, Suite F, Sacramento, CA, United StatesWill Bakx, Principle/ soil scientist, Renewable Sonoma
Sidewalk vs Trees who wins?
Sacramento Tree Foundation 191 Lathrop Way, Suite F, Sacramento, CA, United StatesTrees and sidewalks transform city streets into lush, comfortable and accessible places. However these two elements are often at odds with each other: tree roots can cause damage to sidewalks, and sidewalks and other pavement can inhibit tree health and longevity by limiting root development. When tree roots prevail sidewalk lift can cause safety and […]
How Much Information Do We Need?
Sacramento Tree Foundation 191 Lathrop Way, Suite F, Sacramento, CA, United StatesTopic: How Much Information Do We Need? Speaker: Jim Kozak, Davey Tree Expert Company Location: Sacramento Tree Foundation- conference room 191 Lathrop Way, Suite D, Sacramento 95817 All sessions: 11:30-1pm A community forest cannot be effectively managed unless its condition is known. An inventory of trees and planting spaces is a prerequisite in planning for […]
Learn at Lunch: How much information do we need?
Sacramento Tree Foundation 191 Lathrop Way, Suite F, Sacramento, CA, United StatesTopic: How Much Information Do We Need? Speaker: Jim Kozak, Davey Tree Expert Company Date: Thursday, February 11, 2020 Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm Location: Sacramento Tree Foundation Conference room 191 Lathrop Way, Suite D, Sacramento, CA 95817 Overview A community forest cannot be effectively managed unless its condition is known. An inventory of trees and […]
What’s in your Soil? A guide to thinking and problem-solving with urban soils
GoToWebinar virtual event CA, United StatesHealthy soils are fundamental to healthy and climate-resilient trees but can seem elusive in cities. In addition, they are often hidden from view and poorly understood. Dr Day will share her research as well as practical perspective on approaching urban soils: how we can learn about, protect, and manage our own soils in our own communities.
What’s next for urban forestry? Urban trees in times of change.
Online webinar CA, United StatesIn times of climate change, a global pandemic, biodiversity loss, and other challenges, there is an increasing focus on the role of urban trees. This presentation looks at the (changing) role of urban forests as 'nature-based solutions' across the globe.
Working for The Greatest Good (postponed)
Online webinar CA, United StatesA California Perspective of How Land Managers Can Employ Informative Data, Industry Best Practices, and Innovative Thinking to Care for Forests in An Age of Catastrophic Wildfires