During this online talk, we will explore the ways in which community tree stewards and other community-based tree care volunteers can help support a healthy urban canopy. During this talk, Sarah will outline reasons why community members should be included in tree care, in what ways community members can participate in tree care, and how building community capacity can support the arboriculture industry and local arborists in particular. Sarah will address concerns about community tree planting and stewardship, such as poor tree selection, poor site selection, and lack of watering, and suggest ways that tree stewardship trainings and on-going opportunities for learning can address these concerns. Trained community tree stewards often become allies for arboriculture, appreciating the importance of training and experience in tree care, particularly around pruning, condition ratings, and hazardous tree determinations. Community tree stewards are likely to be or become champions for trees and tree care in their neighborhoods advocating for the need for arborists to do advanced tree care. Some community tree stewards continue on to pursue a career as an arborist. For this reason, community tree stewardship trainings can help diversify the arboriculture industry.

60-minutes | Eligible for 1 CEU   (A, M, Bm)

Register with the PNW-ISA HERE.