Presenter: David J. Nowak, Ph.D., US Forest Service. From climate change, to an ever-expanding human population, to invasive pests, our urban centers are challenged. But trees can help! Join Dr. Dave Nowak as he details the benefits that trees provide to society on a national (and global) scale, and how communicating this resource value is essential to improving urban forest management and community well-being.
To attend, visit www.joinwebinar.com and enter the ID code 123-644-723. This broadcast is free and will offer the opportunity for arborists to earn 1.0 ISA CEU and 0.5 MCA credit.
For more information, contact:
Rick Harper
Department of Environmental Conservation
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
The Urban Forestry Today 2016 Webcast Series is sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Department of Environmental Conservation, in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, University of Massachusetts Extension, and Massachusetts Tree Wardens’ & Foresters’ Association.