2022 CRTI Tree Risk Short Course: Changing Climate, Changing Urban Forests Climate change has brought on an unprecedented increase in the severity and frequency of extreme weather. People and the urban forests in which we live and work, face these challenges together. Join us virtually on "Twos Day" (Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022) to learn from experts about what climate impacts to expect on the trees you manage AND how you can manage your trees to make your community more resilient in the face of climate change. Scientists will cover topics such as: how forests are changing, what's going on with forest pests, planting and removing trees to support carbon storage, and management strategies to deal with climate change in your community. ISA CEUs are available pending approval. See program below. Registration fee: Free, optional donation.
Date: February 22, 2021
Register here for this full day webinar. Free, donations accepted.
Schedule:
Morning Sessions: Climate Impacts on Trees 8:35 - How climate change is changing forests, Dr. Christy Rollinson, The Morton Arboretum 9:30 - Urban Forestry in the Anthropocene, Dr. Jess Vogt, DePaul University 10:25 - 10:35 - Morning break 10:35 - Impacts of climate change and pests on North America trees, Dr. Songlin Fei, Purdue Forestry and Natural Resources Afternoon Sessions: Trees to Mitigate Climate Change 12:10 - Climate Adaptation Actions for Urban Forests and Human Health, Dr. Maria Janowiak, Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science 1:05 - Additional Funding for Local Tree Projects through Carbon Credits – Overview and Introduction to the Chicago Region Carbon Program, Mark McPherson, City Forest Credits 1:40 - 1:50 afternoon break 1:50 - Urban Wood in Illinois: What is next?, Erika and Bruce Horigan, Horigan Urban Forest Products 2:20 - Managing Trees for Climate Change, Dr. Asia Dowtin, Michigan State University 2:50 - Panel: Climate Change Mitigation on Public Land (moderator: JP McDonnell, SavATree) Robyn Flakne, Village of Glenview Karl Persons, Village of Hazel Crest Mike Collins, Village of Riverside Zach Wirtz, The Morton Arboretum
