Author Archives: Karen Doherty

Massachusetts DCR has made available the 2018 results of their annual Forest Health Survey. View 2018 Aerial Survey map, as well as the list of the Aerial Survey Acreage Totals 2018, detailed by county.

Registration is now open for the Fall Dinner Meeting of the Western Mass. Tree Wardens.  This event at the Bluebonnet Diner will feature speakers Springfield’s Alex Sherman on Contracting Urban Forest Work, and DCR’s Ken Gooch giving us the latest Forest … Continue reading →

The Southeastern Mass. Tree Wardens’ and Arborists’ Association (SEMTWAA) will host its annual Field Day and Equipment Show on September 20 at the Upland Sportsman’s Club in Plympton, MA. Register now to attend and enjoy the classic chicken barbecue, visit … Continue reading →

Registration is now open for Establishing Trees in the Urban Environment, the next event in MTWFA’s popular Professional Development Series (PDS).  Plan now for an educational field trip to western Mass. in the beautiful fall foliage season!  Register here online. … Continue reading →

Every two years, UMass Extension offers its popular Green School, a comprehensive 12-day certificate short course for Green Industry professionals taught by UMass Extension Specialists and University of Massachusetts faculty. This course will not be offered again until 2020. Designed … Continue reading →