2012 Shade Tree Short Course, Program

Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course 2012 PROGRAM

THE 50TH ANNUAL MINNESOTA SHADE TREE SHORT COURSE March 20-21, 2012

PROGRAM TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2012 6:45 a.m.

Registration Begins – Benson Great Hall Foyer

General Sessions – Benson Great Hall 7:30

Welcome and Opening Remarks Gary Johnson, Department of Forest Resources, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resources Science, University of Minnesota

7:45

GSI: Our Forests: The Past and Future of Forestry in America Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Katie Fernholz, Dovetail Partners, Inc.

8:40

GSII: Understanding Wood Decay in Trees and Wood Products Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Bob Blanchette, University of Minnesota

9:35

GSIII: Arborists as Athletes: Measuring Performance Moderator: First Last, Affiliation John Ball, South Dakota State University

10:30-12:15 p.m.

Exhibits and the Tree House of Horrors

11:00 11:20 11:45

Group 1 Lunch Break – Dining Center Group 2 Lunch Break – Dining Center Group 3 Lunch Break – Dining Center

12:15-1:00

Concurrent Sessions

Room #

Connecting People with Their Trees: Turning Tree Biology into Art Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Tom Peter, Respectful Transitions

C

Room #

Common Decay Problems in Landscape Trees Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Robert Blanchette, University of Minnesota

T, 

Room #

Conifer Defoliators in Minnesota Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Jeff Hahn, University of Minnesota

B

Room #

Support Systems for Mechanically-Challenged Trees Moderator: First, Last, Affiliation Gary Wemeier, Northern Arborists

T

Room #

Invasive Tree Pests Threatening Minnesota’s Trees

B

Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Bob Koch, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

50th Annual Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course

Room #

Native Trees of Minnesota Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Dave Hanson, Minnesota Department of Transportation

B

Room #

Problematic Pests of Tilia Species: What you Need to Know Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Chris Williamson, University of Wisconsin Madison

A

Room #

Spots, Casts, Blights and Other Frights: Common Plagues of Pine Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Glen Stanosz, University of Wisconsin Madison

B, T

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Thousand Cankers Disease: Biology, Distribution, Detection and Management B, T Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Jennifer Juzwik, United States Forest Service

Room #

Tree City USA: Recipients, Banner Awards, Personal Tales Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Ken Holman, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

1:15-2:00

Concurrent Sessions

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Blowing in the Wind: Wind-Resisting Features of Trees Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Steven Vogel, Duke University

A

Room #

Small-Stature Trees for the Upper Midwest Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Jeff Iles, Iowa State University

B

Room #

Deicing Salts and the Decline of Pines in the Dakotas Moderator: First Last, Affiliation John Ball, South Dakota State University

T, 

Room #

Diagnosing and Correcting Soil Problems: The Physical Challenges of Urban Soils Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Chris Carlson, Kent State University

T, 

Room #

What Builds Community Capacity?

Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Rich Hauer, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

C

C, 

KEY: -Only offered one time, -Pre-registration required, T-Technical, B-Best Sessions for Tree Inspectors, A-Advanced Technical, C-Community Forestry, E-ISA Exam Prep 2

50th Annual Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course

Room #

Drought: Physiology, Ecology and Why I Should Care Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Joe Zeleznik, North Dakota State University

T

Room #

Invasive Exotics: The Michigan Experience Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Steve Katovich and Joe O’Brien, United States Forest Service

A, C

Room #

Paths in the Landscape Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Diana Alfuth, University of Wisconsin Extension

T

Room #

Effective Urban Forestry Techniques in Road Design for The Preservation of Existing Trees in Milwaukee.

Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Jim Kringer, City of Milwaukee

Room #

Biology and Management of Bur Oak Blight, a Newly Recognized Disease in Iowa and Minnesota Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Thomas Harrington, Iowa State University

2:00-2:45

Exhibits, Refreshments, and “Mini-Sessions” in the Exhibit Hall

T, C

B, T

Coffee and refreshments sponsored by Vermeer Sales and Service.

2:45-3:45

Concurrent Sessions

Room #

Water, Water, Everywhere! The Impacts of Flooding on Tree and Shrub Health B, T Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Ron Smith, North Dakota State University

Room #

Developing and Urban Context for the Assignment of Site Index for Better Urban Practices Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Jason Grabosky, Rutgers University

A, 

Room #

Maintenance Issues with Vegetated Stormwater BMPs Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Gregg Thompson, City of Eagan

A, 

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The Rationale and Practice of Funding Community Forestry through Municipal Infrastructure Budgets Moderator: First Last, Affiliation David Forsell, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.

C

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A Review of UAA’s New Best Management Practice Establishing a Closed Chain of Use in the Utility Vegetation Management Industry Moderator: First Last, Affiliation John Goodfellow, BioCompliance Consulting, Inc.

T, 

KEY: -Only offered one time, -Pre-registration required, T-Technical, B-Best Sessions for Tree Inspectors, A-Advanced Technical, C-Community Forestry, E-ISA Exam Prep 3

50th Annual Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course

KEY: -Only offered one time, -Pre-registration required, T-Technical, B-Best Sessions for Tree Inspectors, A-Advanced Technical, C-Community Forestry, E-ISA Exam Prep 4

50th Annual Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course

Room #

The Scientific Basis for Emerald Ash Borer Management and Ash Conservation A in Urban Forests and Landscapes Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Dan Herms, Ohio State University

Room #

Through the Trees: How Tree Rings Can Help Us Understand Environmental Change in Minnesota Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Scott St. George, University of Minnesota

Room #

A Tree Preservation Project – Ten Years After.

Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Gregg Hove, City of Eagan

Room #

Urban Wildlife Management Moderator: First Last, Affiliation John Loegering, University of Minnesota Crookston

B

Room #

Diagnosing Tree Diseases Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Michelle Grabowski, University of Minnesota

B

3:45 4:15 5:30

Adjourn Minnesota Society of Arboriculture (MSA) Business Meeting – Como Park MSA Winter Picnic – Como Park (food and drink compliments of MSA)

A

C

KEY: -Only offered one time, -Pre-registration required, T-Technical, B-Best Sessions for Tree Inspectors, A-Advanced Technical, C-Community Forestry, E-ISA Exam Prep 5

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2012

50th Annual Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course

General Sessions – Benson Great Hall 7:45

GSIV: Electrical Touch Potential Exposure Created by Tree Contact with Overhead Power Lines Moderator: First Last, Affiliation John Goodfellow, BioCompliance Consulting, Inc.

8:40

GSV: An Overview of Designed Soils for the Integration of Trees, Pavement and Stormwater Management Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Jason Grabosky, Rutgers University

9:35

GSVI: Targeted Stormwater Management Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Gregg Thompson, City of Edina

10:30-12:15 p.m.

Exhibits and the Tree House of Horrors

11:00 11:20 11:45

Group 1 Lunch Break – Dining Center Group 2 Lunch Break – Dining Center Group 3 Lunch Break – Dining Center

12:15-1:00

Concurrent Sessions

Room #

Current Trends, Standards and BMPs for Tree Risk Assessment Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Skip Kincaid, Davey Resource Group

T

Room #

The Rationale and Practice of Funding Community Forestry through Municipal Infrastructure Budgets Moderator: First Last, Affiliation David Forsell, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.

C

Room #

Diagnosing Tree Diseases Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Michelle Grabowski, University of Minnesota

B

Room #

A Tree Preservation Project – Ten Years After.

Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Gregg Hove, City of Eagan

Room #

The Scientific Basis for Emerald Ash Borer Management and Ash Conservation A in Urban Forests and Landscapes Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Daniel Herms, Ohio State University

Room #

Small-Stature Trees for the Upper Midwest Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Jeffery Iles, Iowa State University

C

B

KEY: -Only offered one time, -Pre-registration required, T-Technical, B-Best Sessions for Tree Inspectors, A-Advanced Technical, C-Community Forestry, E-ISA Exam Prep 6

50th Annual Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course

Room #

Blowing in the Wind: Wind-Resisting Features of Trees Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Steven Vogel, Duke University

A

Room #

Through the Trees: How Tree Rings Can Help Us Understand Environmental Change in Minnesota Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Scott St. George, University of Minnesota

A

Room #

Diagnosing Tree and Shrub Disorders: Plant Problems that Begin with Soil Problems Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Chris Carlson, Kent State University

T, 

1:15-2:00

Concurrent Sessions

Room #

Spots, Casts, Blights and Other Frights: Common Plagues of Pine Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Glen Stanosz, University of Wisconsin Madison

B, T

Room #

Native Trees of Minnesota Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Dave Hanson, Minnesota Department of Transportation

B

Room #

Drought: Physiology, Ecology and Why I Should Care Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Joseph Zeleznik, North Dakota State University

T

Room #

Invasive Exotics: The Michigan Experience Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Steven Katovich and Joseph O’Brien, United States Forest Service

A, C

Room #

Paths in the Landscape Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Diana Alfuth, University of Wisconsin Extension

T

Room #

Effective Urban Forestry Techniques in Road Design for The Preservation of Existing Trees in Milwaukee.

Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Jim Kringer, City of Milwaukee

Room #

Problematic Pests of Tilia Species: What you Need to Know Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Chris Williamson, University of Wisconsin Madison

A

Room #

Urban Wildlife Management Moderator: First Last, Affiliation John Loegering, University of Minnesota Crookston

B

Room #

Connecting People with Their Trees: Turning Tree Biology into Art Moderator: First Last, Affiliation

C

KEY: -Only offered one time, -Pre-registration required, T-Technical, B-Best Sessions for Tree Inspectors, A-Advanced Technical, C-Community Forestry, E-ISA Exam Prep 7

T, C

Thomas Peters, Respectful Transitions

50th Annual Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course

2:00-2:45

Exhibits, Refreshments, and “Mini-Sessions” in the Exhibit Hall

2:05-2:35

Door Prizes

KEY: -Only offered one time, -Pre-registration required, T-Technical, B-Best Sessions for Tree Inspectors, A-Advanced Technical, C-Community Forestry, E-ISA Exam Prep 8

50th Annual Minnesota Shade Tree Short Course

2:45-3:45

Concurrent Sessions

Room #

Biology and Management of Bur Oak Blight, a Newly Recognized Disease in Iowa and Minnesota Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Thomas Harrington, Iowa State University

Room #

Thousand Cankers Disease: Biology, Distribution, Detection and Management B, T Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Jennifer Juzwik, United States Forest Service

Room #

Water, Water, Everywhere! The Impacts of Flooding on Tree and Shrub Health B, T Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Ronald Smith, North Dakota State University

Room #

What Builds Community Capacity?

Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Richard Hauer, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

C

Room #

Current Trends, Standards and BMPs for Tree Risk Assessment Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Skip Kincaid, Davey Resource Group

T

Room #

Support Systems for Mechanically-Challenged Trees Moderator: First, Last, Affiliation Gary Wemeier, Northern Arborists

T

Room #

Conifer Defoliators in Minnesota Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Jeffrey Hahn, University of Minnesota

B

Room #

Invasive Tree Pests Threatening Minnesota’s Trees Moderator: First Last, Affiliation Robert Koch, Minnesota Department of Agriculture

B

3:45

Adjourn

KEY: -Only offered one time, -Pre-registration required, T-Technical, B-Best Sessions for Tree Inspectors, A-Advanced Technical, C-Community Forestry, E-ISA Exam Prep 9

B, T