Urban trees provide a wide range of benefits from the intuitive—providing shade, for example—to the surprising: improved human health and reduced crime. This talk will summarize these findings and show that trees are an under-appreciated, but essential, part of our public-health and public-safety infrastructure.

 

Dr. Donovan, our speaker, received his PhD is forest economics from Colorado State University in 2001. Since then, he has worked as an economist for the USDA Forest Service in Alaska and Oregon. His primary research focus is quantifying the benefits of urban trees. Currently, he is focusing on how exposure to plant diversity may protect against a range of immune diseases. 

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This talk on root problems and soil care for trees facing seasonal stressors such as drought underscores the critical role of soil health in maintaining tree vigor and resilience. Root collar disorders, often exacerbated by environmental stressors, can lead to significant decline or mortality in trees. Supportive soil management practices, including mulching, can help trees better withstand the challenges of fluctuating weather patterns and climate stress. This ultimately enhances their long-term survival and ecological benefits.

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This talk on root problems and soil care for trees facing seasonal stressors such as drought underscores the critical role of soil health in maintaining tree vigor and resilience. Root collar disorders, often exacerbated by environmental stressors, can lead to significant decline or mortality in trees. Supportive soil management practices, including mulching, can help trees better withstand the challenges of fluctuating weather patterns and climate stress. This ultimately enhances their long-term survival and ecological benefits.

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Click for links to:

• Webinar Video

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This talk on root problems and soil care for trees facing seasonal stressors such as drought underscores the critical role of soil health in maintaining tree vigor and resilience. Root collar disorders, often exacerbated by environmental stressors, can lead to significant decline or mortality in trees. Supportive soil management practices, including mulching, can help trees better withstand the challenges of fluctuating weather patterns and climate stress. This ultimately enhances their long-term survival and ecological benefits.

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Click for links to:

• Webinar Video

• Transcript

• Audio file 

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This talk on root problems and soil care for trees facing seasonal stressors such as drought underscores the critical role of soil health in maintaining tree vigor and resilience. Root collar disorders, often exacerbated by environmental stressors, can lead to significant decline or mortality in trees. Supportive soil management practices, including mulching, can help trees better withstand the challenges of fluctuating weather patterns and climate stress. This ultimately enhances their long-term survival and ecological benefits.

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Click for links to:

• Webinar Video

• Transcript

• Audio file 

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This talk on root problems and soil care for trees facing seasonal stressors such as drought underscores the critical role of soil health in maintaining tree vigor and resilience. Root collar disorders, often exacerbated by environmental stressors, can lead to significant decline or mortality in trees. Supportive soil management practices, including mulching, can help trees better withstand the challenges of fluctuating weather patterns and climate stress. This ultimately enhances their long-term survival and ecological benefits.

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Click for links to:

• Webinar Video

• Transcript

• Audio file 

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This talk on root problems and soil care for trees facing seasonal stressors such as drought underscores the critical role of soil health in maintaining tree vigor and resilience. Root collar disorders, often exacerbated by environmental stressors, can lead to significant decline or mortality in trees. Supportive soil management practices, including mulching, can help trees better withstand the challenges of fluctuating weather patterns and climate stress. This ultimately enhances their long-term survival and ecological benefits.

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Click for links to:

• Webinar Video

• Transcript

• Audio file 

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