Groundwork: Urban Forestry in Action
Learn how research informs modern tree care and urban forestry best practices!
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10:00 AM – Research & Arboriculture: Dr. Chad Rigsby – Bartlett Tree Research
11:00 AM – Utility Vegetation Management: Megan Fielding – Asplundh Tree Expert Co. Explore the role of arborists in managing vegetation along critical infrastructure corridors.
12:00 PM – Urban Forestry Consulting & Inventory: Lee Mueller – Davey Resource Group. Insight into data-driven decision-making, mapping, and tree inventories in municipal settings.
1:00 PM – Lunch + Student Field Presentations: FOR 111 students share highlights from recent forestry field tours.
2:00 PM – Tree Climbing & Equipment Demonstration: Live demonstrations of climbing gear, safety equipment, and field techniques by local professionals. Only Enrolled MSU IAT students will be permitted to climb.
Muskegon Community College Main Campus Room 2323
