Lunch and Learn: Adapting Your Tree Palette to a Changing Climate

Name: Lunch and Learn: Adapting Your Tree Palette to a Changing Climate
Start: 2024-10-08T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-08T13:00:00-04:00
Location: Trees Atlanta

Schedule

Tue Oct 08 2024 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Trees Atlanta | Atlanta, GA

Learn how a changing climate is impacting trees in the Atlanta Metro area, tips to adapt your tree care, and the importance of native plantings. Dave Long, GA Forestry Commission Community Forester, will share some of the signs of stress (pests and diseases) observed in different tree species, as well as information about which tree species seem to be struggling, adapting, or even thriving in the Atlanta Area. Explore opportunities to shift how we plant and care for our native trees in a changing climate.
Key Topics:
Impact of Climate Change: Gain insights into how changing weather patterns, temperature fluctuations, and other climate factors are affecting tree health in the Atlanta region.
Signs of Stress: Learn to identify signs of stress in trees, including pest infestations and disease.
Tree Species Insights: Discover which tree species in the Atlanta area are struggling, adapting, or thriving amidst changing conditions.
Adaptation Strategies: Explore opportunities to adjust your planting and care practices to better support native trees and enhance resilience against climate challenges.
About the Speaker: An Atlanta native, Dave Long first began his career working in the private landscaping industry before deciding to specialize in arboriculture and natural resource management in urban areas. He currently holds ISA and TRAQ certifications, a bachelors in environmental sciences, and has been in the urban forestry field for five years. Dave currently serves as a community forestry specialist for the Georgia Forestry Commission and as the Vice President of the Georgia Arborist Association.
City in a Forest Certification: The City Forest Certification is Trees Atlanta’s newest community action program. This hands on program is designed to guide and empower everyday people with practical knowledge and skills. Neighbor by neighbor and property by property, we can grow and connect a network of forests big and small. By attending this program you can earn 1 Acorn towards your City Forest Certification
ISA Certification Program Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
1 CEU is awarded for this course/session for Certified Arborist, BCMA Science, TW Climber Specialist, Utility Specialist, TW Aerial Lift Specialist, and Municipal Specialist.
This Lunch & Learn is free with registration. More info and reserve a spot via "Tickets" link on this event to receive specific meeting location details and any updates from Trees Atlanta.
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