The Urban Forest: Challenges and Opportunities
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Agenda
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Friday, June 24, 2022
9:00 am – 4:30 pm CDT
Presented by
John Palmer, BCMA
Overview of the Urban Forest
Characteristics of the Urban Forest
Is it like a “natural” forest?
Ways the Urban Forest is different than a natural forest
• Why these differences are significant
Benefits and importance of trees in urban settings
Conditions for Optimal Tree Health in the Urban Forest
Living conditions for trees to best thrive
How to recreate essential conditions for tree survival
Key environmental factors of the Urban Forest
• Soil
• Water
• Sunlight
Shifting The Paradigm
Community involvement
Educating stakeholders
Dispelling myths and inaccuracies
Stopping poor practices
Science, Standards, and Creating the Plan
Follow up care and maintenance
Passing the baton – creating a sustainable future
Tools and technology
Do they tell us everything?
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.5 PDHs
Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 AIA LU| HSWs
Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours
6.5 LA CES LU|HSWs
Certified Planners
CM|6.5
Foresters
6.5 SAF Category 1 Credits
ISA
6.5 CEUs (Certified Arborist, Municipal Specialist)
4.75 CEUs (Utility Specialist, Climber Specialist, Aerial Lift Specialist)
2.5 CEUs (BCMA Science)
2.25 CEUs (BCMA Management)
1.75 CEUs (BCMA Practice)
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and offers 6.5 PDHs to professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours to landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.
HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider No. 0004647), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700) and North Carolina (S-0130). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers and architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (Regulations of the Commissioner §68.14(i)(2) and §69.6(i)(2)). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 LU|HSWs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.
The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.
The Society of American Foresters has approved this course for 6.5 Category 1 CFE credits.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM | 6.5 for Certified Planners.
The International Society of Arboriculture has approved this webinar for the following CEUs: 6.5 Certified Arborist, Municipal Specialist; 4.75 Utility Specialist, Climber Specialist, Aerial Lift Specialist; 2.5 BCMA Science; 2.25 BCMA Management; 1.75 BCMA Practice.
Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
Speakers
John Palmer, BCMA
Board Certified Master Arborist and Advanced Tree Risk Assessor from Cleveland, OHJohn Palmer is a Consulting Arborist, Board Certified Master Arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture, and an advanced Tree Risk Assessor. He is an author, speaker, and trainer, on subjects including The Future of Urban Forestry, Deforestation By Design™, The New Construction Paradigm, and The Leadership Laws of Nature. His focus is on trees in urban and construction environments, soil deficiencies and the importance of soils for sustainable mature trees, increasing urban tree canopies by ensuring trees live to maturity, and unsustainable landscape designs. His areas of expertise include young tree training, proper pruning and planting practices, Biomechanics, soil and water management, urban forestry, tree biology, and healthy root system development.
– Civil Engineer
“John is one of two presenters in the last 30 years who has held my interest throughout an entire all day program.” – Architect
“Excellent presentation and content. I especially appreciated all of the references in the material.” – Civil Engineer
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Course Title: The Urban Forest: Challenges and Opportunities
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This 6.5-hour live presentation defines and characterizes urban forests, explains their benefits and importance, demonstrates how to recreate essential conditions for tree survival, and explores the science, standards, and maintenance needed to create a sustainable future.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to define and characterize urban forests and explain how they differ from natural forests, why the differences are important, and the benefits of trees in urban settings.
Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to recreate essential conditions for tree survival by utilizing the key environmental factors of the urban forest: soil, water, and sunlight.
Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to involve the community in urban forest design and creation, educate stakeholders, dispel myths, and stop poor practices.
Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss the science and standards behind tree care, craft a plan for follow-up care and maintenance, and explore the related tools and technology.
LUs: 6.5 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Familiarity with tree care
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date:
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