GREEN GTBOP Webinar Series - Thursday, January 15, 2026

Announcements will begin at 2:45 p.m.

Tree Health and Proper Pruning - Dr. Ryan Klein, University of Florida

• Training a strong structure while the trees are young and maintaining that structure throughout the life of the tree will help reduce injury and problems that can occur as the tree grows older. This webinar will cover when, why, and how to look for defects, make proper cuts, develop good branching habits, correct problems, and how much to prune.

Non-native and native pests targeting non-native and native trees: three stories - Dr. Ignazio Graziosi, University of Georgia

• Non-native insect pests are a major threat for urban trees, both native and non-native species of trees. These non-native pests are increasingly invading new areas globally due to international and local trade. However native insect herbivores can also cause major damage to trees, especially in urban environments. Three case studies will illustrate the biology, invasion pattern, symptoms, damage and control strategies of an emerging non-native insect impacting a non-native plant (crape myrtle bark scale), a non-native insect targeting a native plant (emerald ash borer), and a native insect damaging native trees (orange-striped oakworm moth).

CEUs for this Webinar:

• GA - 2 hours Cats 21, 23, 24, 27, 31, 32 and 1 hour in Private
• ISA - Credits applied for

NO CREDIT will be issued for those who do not meet the State's mandatory viewing time limitations.

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NOTE: Event registration is required for each location or CONNECTION that will be viewing the webinar. For further information on multi-location or multi-connection, please contact our office at 770-228-7214.

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The DAY OF the webinar:

• Log into the webinar using the unique link that appears in the zoom.us confirmation email or the Join or View Webinar button.
• Whether watching alone or with a group, each location must complete and return a sign-in sheet(s) to receive CEU credits. Complete the required sign-in sheet and return it via email to immediately following the webinar.
• Please make sure that when signing in to view the webinar, enter your first and last name.
• If you must use your phone for audio, make sure your sign-in sheet reflects the phone number that was used.
• Keep a copy of the sign-in sheet(s) for your records.

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January 15 - Tree health and proper pruning - Dr. Ryan Klein, University of Florida; and, Non-native and native pests targeting non-native and native trees: three stories- Dr. Ignazio Graziosi, University of Georgia

March 12 - Autonomous mowers in the landscape - Dr. Paul Bartley, Auburn University; and, W**d management in greenhouses and nurseries - Dr. Chris Marble, University of Florida

May 14 - Less Stress, Less Mess: the Hidden Link between Plant Stress and Disease - Dr. Jeremy Pickens, Auburn University; and, Tackling Nematode Concerns in Turfgrass Landscapes - Dr. Joseph Roberts, Clemson University

July 16 - Understanding seasonal biology and host preference of Spotted Lanternfly in Tennessee - Dr. Midhula Gireesh, University of Tennessee; and, Management of diseases in southeastern landscapes - Dr. Bikash Ghimire, University of Georgia

September 17 - How excluding ants from tree canopies can aid soft-scale insect management - Dr. Caleb Wilson, University of Kentucky; and, Dr. Jim Kerns, University of Delaware

November 12 - Industry update: Turfgrass - Dr. Ben Pritchard, Univeristy of Georgia; and, Industry update: Ornamentals - Dr. Shimast V. Joseph, University of Georgia

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Center for Urban Agriculture at 770.228.7214 or [email protected], at least three weeks prior to the program date.

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