Beech Tree Summit - April 5th, 2013

[flyingsquirrel25]

As many in the Philadelphia area know Beech trees are having a tough time. Throughout the day speakers will discuss insects, disease and cultural aspects of what makes a beech tree thrive. There are currently 10 PA pesticide credits available, and there will be ISA CEU's available (unsure how many yet). There is a great list of speakers. The days events are as follows;

Beech Tree Summit:How to Manage Overall Beech Tree Health
April 5, 2013
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Event Details:
Learn about the latest tree management strategies including research on Phytophthora at Longwood Gardens Beech Tree Summit.

Leading experts will discuss pest issues along with management strategies that will help provide better growing conditions for beech trees.

8:30am-9:00am Registration, coffee, etc.
9:15-9:30am Welcome (Shawn Kister - Grounds Leader, Longwood Gardens)
9:30: 10:30am Dr. Chuan Hong (Virginia Tech) - Phytophthora in the environment/overview
10:30-11:30am Dr. George Hudler (Cornell University) - Phytophthora and beeches: susceptibility, treatment, etc.
11:45-12:45pm Lunch provided
12:45-1:45pm Dr. Brian Kunkel (University of Delaware) -- Insect pests of beech - ambrosia beetle and two-lined chestnut borer
1:45-2:45pm Dr. John Ball (South Dakota State University) - Abiotic stresses on trees
2:45-3:30pm Mike Leventry - (IPM Specialist, Longwood Gardens) and Scott Wade - (Longwood Arborist) - Beech management at Longwood Gardens
3:30-3:45pm Closing remarks

Registration at https://tickets.longwoodgardens.org/itemList.aspx?node_id=389353&d=04/05/13

 

[pigwot]

Beech trees are a real favorite. We have two Germans visiting over the previous two weeks and this would be their last full day with us, but maybe I can get away for this. Great time to see Longwood Gardens exploding into Spring glory...

 

[flyingsquirrel25]

We look forward to seeing you. Its going to be a good day. And you are right I think the colors should be beginning to pop.

 

[flyingsquirrel25]

Just a reminder. This is coming up this Friday. If you have the time, it is a very affordable way to get PA Pesticide credits and ISA CEU's. And free lunch to boot.
Registration can be completed through the link in the original post.

Hope to see you there.

 

[marlinspiker]

Had a great time! Very informative. Great job as always Longwood guys.

 

[flyingsquirrel25]

Thanks Mike, Glad you could make it.