Start Date
01/23/2018
End Date
01/23/2018
Description
The gradual changes in our environment, along with the extremes of temperature and moisture, are affecting plants in many ways. This talk will discuss what is happening and what is likely to happen to plants and the pests that interact with them, and what we might be able to do to minimize the impacts.
Location
Lansing, MI
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Horticulture / Plants
Sustainable Development & Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
1. Understand the current and forecasted changes taking place in global climate
2. Relate climate change to plants and pests, and understand the impact that it has on them
3. Explore potential strategies to minimize the impact of climate and environmental change on plants
Instructors
Dr. Neil Hendrickson holds degrees in forestry: a BS from Cook College/Rutgers University, an MS from the University of New Hampshire, and a PhD from Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. He spent several years on the faculty of na
Course Codes
GLTE24
Provider
Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association