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ForestLearning's 'Forester Time' is a series of videos presented by the people working on the ground in forestry roles. Hear directly from them to gain deeper insights into the daily work of foresters, sustainable forest management practices, and the rewarding careers in the industry. In this episode, Gavin Livingstone from VicForests shares his story about the world of forestry. This video is best for year 7 to 12 students. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gq952yG

This will be a great webinar, and one that I think more utility vegetation management professionals should be knowledgeable in! #uvm #treeequity #treecare #dei #diversity #treecanopy

Tune in - and include job seekers and trainees - to learn about different #TreeEquity career pathways!

What would a northern fall landscape be without fiery Maple leaves? 🍁 Become a University of Pittsburgh Tree Tender with two in-person classes on 11/3 and 11/10 this fall by learning about urban forestry, pruning and care techniques, and more. Sign up: https://lnkd.in/gUb_7d-8 #H2P #Sustainability

This was some of the best news I’ve heard in the last week. I think the new name really puts the society on a foundation as a strong professional organization that represents all the individuals who practice #urbanforestry including municipal employees, non municipal government employees, and others in private and non government practice, as well as creating a more international and welcoming society. Urban and Community Forestry Society #UCFS does some great things, but I know a lot of great potential members practicing urban forestry who weren’t familiar with what SMA was doing because the name felt like it didn’t have relevance to them. So if you practice urban forestry and are not a member, I strongly hope you consider joining. The announcement really came at a crucial time coinciding with the 2nd World Forum on Urban Forests in DC #WFUF, the last three days. It’s one cog in supporting urban forestry as a profession. Two other cogs were also discussed. Keith O'Herrin, Ph.D. had a great presentation “Borrowed Credentials and Surrogate Professional Societies: A Critical Look at the Urban Forestry Profession” which centered on defining the profession and the importance of well defined credentials that would ultimately reflect that definition. The third cog came in Wednesday’s breakout session "Training the Urban Foresters of tomorrow: connecting Europe, America And Africa" where Sara Fryer Barron presented some results from the Urban Forestry Educators Symposium that was held in April of this year at The University of British Columbia, with the hope of gaining some consensus about what makes urban forestry unique as an academic discipline, what are the core knowledges and core competencies, and how to prioritize their importance. There are certainly other cogs related to this, but the discussion has me very excited for the future.

No one knows why our riders ride the Tour des Trees and choose to continue to support tree research and education better than the riders themselves, so we reached out to them as asked why they do what they do. We are sharing their answers and they hope it will inspire you to join us this September. Be sure to support your favorite rider's journey at www.tourdestrees.org. Ben Rickenbacker. Denver, CO Forestry Operations Manager for City and County of Denver Q: How many years have you ridden the Tour? A: This year will be my 6th (including the COVID year). Q: Why do you keep coming back to the ride with us? A: The group of people involved with Tour des Trees are the best folks out there! I have made lifelong friends that I look forward to seeing each year on the Tour. Q: Why is it important to shape the future of tree research and education? A: The field of arboriculture is always evolving and it is important to continue to learn more about our tree friends and how to best care for them. Q: How do you envision the future of arboriculture and urban forestry? A: Our industry will gain more attention and hopefully more resources moving forward as people are realizing the importance of trees and how to grow and care for them. We are constantly learning from past practices and how to improve them moving forward. Invasive pest cycles are both a detriment to the tree canopy but also an opportunity to learn and continue to improve our practices. Q: What is your favorite part of the week during the Tour? A: I enjoy the first day seeing all of the tree people! Also, the Pricklethon events are always a highlight of the Tour for me as there is nothing like seeing one firsthand!

When your municipality works with our ISA Certified Arborists, we'll discuss things like: “What are the long-term goals of the community?” “What is the history of forestry activities in the community?” “Does the community value trees?" “How can Wachtel Tree Science best help this municipality?” "What are the next steps for caring for the trees in this community?" https://bit.ly/3ImYX92

Want to learn more about the SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard? Specifically about how to get third-party certified to it? Join me next week.

American Forests is hosting 3 part webinar series to learn more about the Tree Equity Score - a project in collaboration with i-Tree Tools. This tool aims to address #TreeEquity issues in communities in the United States using data. #iTree #environment #treeplanting #forestry #urbanforestry

We’re foresters because we love to work in the woods. But with our expertise comes the need for continuing education to make sure we’re staying on top of whats going on in forestry… And many times the need to engage with the public in various forms… sometimes in “the city”. Its not that we don’t love our fellowship with one another… Or even that we DON’T want to share our love of the forests… Its simply because I dare to say we became foresters for a reason to be away from the city and enjoy nature. And maybe that tendency is were more inclined to introvertedness? At least I am 1000%. But whether you’re a forester in the woods, or a landowner signing up for a big meeting to start your networking and engagement… Eccelesiastes 5:5 reminds us of the importance of following through on our commitments. Less we might end up in the belly of a whale like Jonah (Jonah 1:3, 17). #forester #faithfamilyforest #landandladies #introvert #extrovert #scripture