Technologies and Solutions for Drought Management and Tree Injection Best Practices
Although the most current storms have helped fill some reservoirs and brought much needed snow to the western region of the US, we are still in a multi-decade long drought and for the foreseeable future will continue to deal with the impacts of this. However, there are tools and cultural practices that as landscape and tree care professionals we can utilize to help protect and improve the health of our clients’ and constituents’ woody ornamentals and large trees while dealing with watering restrictions and shortages. During this free half-day seminar, we’ll cover what those tools and cultural practices are and hear from industry experts with practical experience.
Date: Thursday February 23rd 2023
Time: 8:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Petzl Technical Institute
2929 Decker Lake Drive
West Valley City, UT 84119
Lunch is provided
ISA CEUs and CEC credits
Certified Arborist: 5
Utility Specialist: 5
Municipal Specialist: 3
BCMA - Science: 2
BCMA - Practice: 0
BCMA - Management: 1
TW Climber Specialist: 3
TW Aerial Lift Specialist: 3
Pesticide Use Management: 1
Registration
This event is now closed to additional registrants. If you would like to learn more about this topic, please contact Toni Smith, Rocky Mountain Territory Manager tsmith@rainbowecoscience.com.
Agenda
8:30-9:00 am Registration / Sign In / Breakfast
9:00-9:20 am Introduction & Welcome with Rainbow and Petzl
Toni Smith, Rocky Mountain Territory Manager, Rainbow Ecoscience
- Welcome
- Safety brief
- Housekeeping, photo / video
- Review the agenda for the day and expectations
- Introduction of guest speakers and Rainbow staff
9:20-10:20 am Panel Discussion on Drought
a continuation from a discussion held at UNLA on Jan. 24th – will recap what was discussed and progress onto other questions this panel did not have time to complete. Interaction highly encouraged so folks can learn from each other.
Panelists: Tony Gliot, City Forester for Salt Lake; Chaz Addis, Forester for Provo Power; Mike Bunnell with Tree Wise; and Angel Lopez with Angel Tree Care.
10:20-11:20 am Tree Injection Best Management Practices
Toni Smith, Rocky Mountain Territory Manager, Rainbow Ecoscience
During this presentation, we’ll review how to get efficient and predictable control using the latest tree injection technology, tree injection best practices, and tips for optimal uptake, timing, and product distribution.
Toni Smith
Toni has over 30 years of experience as an arborist in Colorado. She has a B.S. in Forestry from Purdue University and is a graduate of the American Society of Consulting Arborists Inaugural Academy. She has worked in 3 different Denver tree care companies’ plant healthcare departments, and she was a Code Enforcement Specialist then promoted to City Arborist with the Denver Forestry Department. As the Rocky Mountain Territory Manager, Toni provides support, education outreach, training, products and tools for companies and city entities that want to remain current and grow their plant healthcare departments.
11:20-11:30 am Break
11:30-12:30 pm Innovative Solutions for Desperate Drought Situations
Alison Herrell, Arborologist, Rainbow Ecoscience
It’s no secret that drought has been plaguing many parts of the country, especially the Western United States. Our urban trees are already under an immense amount of stress due to their conditions and drought is exacerbating things, making them more susceptible to diseases and pests. Luckily, many scientists have been studying innovative ways to help mitigate drought. This presentation will review some watering protocols and cultural management options, as well as provide an overview of some technologies such as SARs, PGRs, and soil amendment tools that might be utilized to assist landscape and arborist professionals.
Alison Herrell
Alison Herrell is an Arborologist with Rainbow Ecoscience. She provides plant healthcare protocol training and technical support for Rainbow¹s clients (landscape and arborist professionals around the country). She holds a B.A. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Valparaiso University and an M.S. in Environmental Science from Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Alison is an ISA certified arborist, TRAQ holder, and pesticide applicator in OR and WA with over 10 years of experience including tree climbing, plant healthcare applications, research, education, and sales.
12:30-1:30 pm Closing Remarks, ISA CEUs, Q&A, Lunch & Social Time
