Start Date
03/10/2010
End Date
03/10/2010
Description
The workshop, which will be held at Virginia Western Community College in Roanoke, Va., is called “Change Trees Can ReLeaf In – Mitigating Urban Challenges And Reaping The Benefits.” People from Virginia, North Carolina and Washington, DC, are expected to attend this year’s day-long workshop.
“While anyone with an interest in trees is welcome, this workshop will be of special interest to urban planners, landscape architects , landscape designers, and arborists. said Paul Revell, urban and community forestry manager with the Virginia Department of Forestry. “This year’s speakers are a remarkable group of urban forestry professionals. Jim Urban has received international acclaim for his work in establishing trees under challenging conditions in prominent urban settings such as the nation’s Capitol. Tom Smiley has received similar acclaim for his vast knowledge on tree establishment and tree health. ”
Through March 1st, early registration, which includes the workshop, lunch and a continental breakfast, is $70 for the general public. Additional discounts are available for students and municipal and non-profit employees. The rate increases to $80 after March 1st. Contact Becky Woodson, 434.220.9024 or via email at becky.woodson@dof.virginia.gov for information on lodging, exhibiting, sponsorship and workshop registration.
Location
Roanoke, VA
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Horticulture / Plants
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
5.25
Learning Outcomes
1) learn how to use larger trees in urban spaces with changes to soil structure and street design
2) understand the properties of urban soils and learn about soil renovation programs
3) learn how trees reduce energy usage and improve air quality
4) understand how increasing the urban tree canopy improves water quality
Instructors
James Urban, FASLA - Tom Smiley, PhD - C. Dwayne Jones
Course Codes
Provider
Virginia Chapter of the ASLA