Boston Flora

Tag: Chris Luley

  • Wednesday, March 29 – Friday, March 31 – ArborEXPO 2023

    Excitement is mounting as we approach ArborEXPO ’23 – scheduled for March 30 – 31 at The Big E in Springfield, MA, with special pre-conference programs and training on Wednesday, March 29.

    As Content Partner for our industry’s newest conference and exhibition, the Massachusetts Arborists Association has been hard at work to bring the best speakers and the most cutting-edge education to the event.  Learning opportunities abound both on and off the trade show floor, with topics such as

    Innovation, Technology & the Future of Tree CareFive Big Must-Know Decay Fungi for Urban Living Trees
    Pneumatic Tool Use in the Field
    Z133 Standards: What you Need to Know
    Climb Safe: Proper Gear Inspection
    Tree Health Update: What to Expect in 2023
    Creating an Optimal Safety Culture
    Business Health: Knowing Your Numbers

    Hear from industry experts such as

    John Ball, Ph.D. South Dakota State UniversityNicole Keleher, Massachusetts DCR
    Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll, CTSP, MCA
    Chris Luley, Ph.D., Urban Forestry Diagnostics
    Bob Mead, Mead Tree & Turf Care
    Dennise Vidosh, Green Acres Tree Farm & Re-Tree Companies
    North American Training Solutions

    Check out the education schedule and CEU opportunities here!

    Visit ArborEXPO.org to get signed up to attend.  Use code ARB25 for a 25% discount on registration.  

  • Thursday, October 27, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Wood Decay Fungi Common to Urban Living Trees in the Northeast

    NOTE: THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED.  WE WILL PUBLISH INFORMATION ON RESCHEDULING WHEN ANNOUNCED.  In this Arnold Arboretum workshop on Thursday, October 27, Chris Luley of Urban Forestry LLC in Rochester, New York will introduce Wood Decay Fungi Common to Urban Trees, their identifying characteristics and decay pathways, and methods and equipment available to test for decay. He will also present the results of a recent research study on visual assessment, sounding, and Resistograph testing for decay in urban trees. This program will take place in the Weld Hill classroom beginning at 9 am with some demonstrations in the landscape. Morning coffee is included; please bring your lunch. Register at www.arboretum.harvard.edu. Fee $90 Arboretum or ELA member, $120 nonmember.  Offered with the Ecological Landscaping Association. Photo of Schizophyllum commune by Carla Wick.