| Massachusetts Tree Wardens & Foresters Association |
| Since 1913...The Protection and Preservation of Trees The oldest tree organization in the USA. |
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| Website Design & Maintenance by Trees New England ©2002-2011 Website Created: July 17, 2002 ~ Webpage Updated: August 28, 2011 |
| Massachusetts Tree Wardens & Foresters Association PO Box 326 - South Hadley, MA 01075-0326 Phone: (781) 894-4759 - Email: mtwfa@comcast.net |
| Celebrating our 9th year online |
| Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alex L. Shigo |
Dr. Alex L. Shigo was born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania on May
8, 1930. He received his B.S. degree in Biology from
Waynesburg College in 1956 and his MS and PhD in Plant
Pathology from West Virginia University in 1958 and 1959,
respectively.
8, 1930. He received his B.S. degree in Biology from
Waynesburg College in 1956 and his MS and PhD in Plant
Pathology from West Virginia University in 1958 and 1959,
respectively.
| WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 |
| Registration and Coffee Business Session Federal Update John Parry of the USDA Forest Service will provide an update on current programs and initiatives. State Update - Eric Seaborn As Urban Forester Coordinator for staff from the DCR, Eric will present their program and the resources they can offer to assist municipalities. Break with Exhibitors Disease Update (CEU) Dennis Souto will discuss new insects that are threatening our Northeast forests; including new insect infestations on Ash and Sudden Oak Death. Lunch and Awards Seminar I - Touching Trees Dr. Alex L. Shigo Alex, retired chief scientist from the United States Forest Service, will be sharing his knowledge and experiences. He looks at trees in different ways than most, from the inside out. Alex has a lot to share from the scientific side of our industry. Coffee Break Seminar II - Questions & Discussion Dr. Alex L. Shigo This session will be driven by your thoughts and questions. Have questions of a general nature written down for Dr. Shigo to respond to. Please avoid question about a specific tree so that all attendees can benefit from discussion. This will be a "Thinking" session where you can benefit from Dr. Shigo's 40 years of research and teaching. Awards Attendance and Wrap-Up Reception in Exhibit Hall with Exhibitors |
| 8:15-9:30 am 9:30-10:00 am 10:00-10:15 am 10:30-10:30 am 10:30-11:00 am 11:00-11:50 am 12:00-1:15 pm 1:15-2:30 pm 2:30-2:50 pm 2:50-4:15 pm 4:15-4:30 pm 4:30-6:00 pm |
| Registration and Coffee Seminar I - Dan Gillman Dan Gillman of UMass will bring us up to date on disease problems we should be aware of as we look to the upcoming season. (CEU) Pesticide Seminar II - Tree Growth Regulators Plant physiologist, Gerald Posner will discuss the use of tree growth regulators. Gerald will talk about: different types of TGR's, history of TGR's, how they can be used as a tool for commercial and municipal arborists, application methods, tree species' response and public relations. Break with Exhibitors Seminar I - David Bloniarz Storm Damage Assessment - A Community Guide and Tools After a natural disaster, communities may apply emergency management agencies. This aid depends on estimating storm damage accurately to storm damage in a simple, credible and efficient manner will be presented. Seminar II - Tom Brady, USDA A fire specialist from the USDA Forest Service in Durham, NH, will speak to methods and techniques that can be used to reduce fire risk in town forests and open spaces located in our communities. Lunch on Your Own Seminar I - “Insect Update” (CEU) Perennial favorite, Bob Childs of UMass will bring us up to date on insect problems and infestations, including what's here now, and what to look for in the spring! ( CEU) Pesticide Seminar II - Paul Sellers NStar Gas & Electric will present their new Right of Way (ROW) management programs. These new protocols will impact the work NStar undertakes in your community. Awards and Closing |
| THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 |
| 8:30-9:15 am 9:15-10:15 am 10:15-10:45 am 10:45-12:00 pm 12:00-1:30 pm 1:30-2:30 pm 2:30 pm |
From 1959 to 1985, the US Forest Service employed him as chief scientist and
Project Leader of a Pioneering Project on discoloration and decay in forest trees. He
has dissected over 15,000 trees with a chainsaw.
He has studied trees in many countries. His research yielded 270 publications and
he has received many honors and awards. He believes that we must help trees by
helping the people who work with trees by providing sound educational programs
based on research. For the past 7 years he has been teaching classes in
Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Project Leader of a Pioneering Project on discoloration and decay in forest trees. He
has dissected over 15,000 trees with a chainsaw.
He has studied trees in many countries. His research yielded 270 publications and
he has received many honors and awards. He believes that we must help trees by
helping the people who work with trees by providing sound educational programs
based on research. For the past 7 years he has been teaching classes in
Portsmouth, New Hampshire.