'Conversations' with Conifers

Registration Eligibility

Registered attendees of New England GROWS

Start Date

11/29/2017

End Date

11/29/2017

Description

In the last decade, several emerging pathogens, along with well-established diseases such as Rhizosphaera, are threatening the long-term health of our conifer companions. Although trees may not speak the way we can, they ARE speaking to us…are you listening? Learn how to be part of the conversation by recognizing symptoms of various pathogens and diseases. Understand the environmental factors that contribute to disease development and review the latest management strategies.

Location

Boston, MA

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Horticulture / Plants

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

•Learn about emerging and established pathogens threatening conifers.
•Learn to "listen" to conifers by recognizing symptoms of distress.
•Understand the environmental factors that contribute to disease and hear about the latest management strategies.

Instructors

Cheryl Smith, Ph.D., Plant Health Specialist, University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, Durham, NH

Course Codes

ASLA

Provider

New England Grows

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