A UCFS Learning Series webinar!
Preserving Beech Trees for The Future UCFS Webinar
Beech trees are a cornerstone of northeastern forests and treasured icons of our landscapes. However, their future is under significant threat due to Beech Leaf Disease (BLD)—a devastating condition caused by a microscopic foliar nematode. This disease has rapidly become one of the greatest challenges to the long-term survival of these essential trees.
At the forefront of the fight against BLD, a dedicated research team from Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories has made remarkable strides in developing management and treatment strategies. Through persistence and innovation, they have achieved significant breakthroughs—creating two novel treatment programs tailored to protect various types of beech trees. This training session will explore these cutting-edge solutions and provide a comprehensive overview of the additional stressors and factors impacting whole-tree beech health.
This session offers critical insights into BLD management strategies and equips you with the knowledge needed to protect beech trees and preserve the ecological balance of northeastern forests. You’ll leave with actionable techniques and a deeper understanding of whole-tree health to make informed decisions for safeguarding these iconic trees for generations to come.
Join us for this training session and become a vital part of the effort to ensure a healthier future for our beech trees and the ecosystems they support!
Learning Objectives
At the end of the webinar, participants will be able to:
CEUs are being applied for and are pending.
Monday, November 17 from 1:00-4:00pm
To join us, add the tour with your registration!
Join the Urban and Community Forestry Society (UCFS) and the City of Henderson Parks and Recreation for a half-day bus tour exploring how urban forestry practices are evolving to meet the challenges of a hotter, drier climate. This tour is designed for practitioners, planners, and policymakers interested in practical, replicable strategies for building climate-resilient urban landscapes with limited water resources.
Throughout the tour, we’ll explore how cities can proactively adapt to aridification by redesigning public spaces, rethinking irrigation systems, and collaborating across departments and with community partners. Expect a balance of big-picture strategy and actionable detail.
Featured Tour Stops and Highlights:
🌿 Turf Removal & Tree Replacement at Community Parks
See how traditional grass lawns are being replaced with water-smart landscapes by the City of Henderson. At one park site, learn how a communication challenge over tree removals evolved into a model of public engagement, resulting in more—and better—trees planted with long-term resilience in mind.
🦉 Bird Preserve and Partnership with Audubon Society
Explore a vibrant bird preserve developed through a partnership between the City of Henderson and the local Audubon Society. Discover how external collaborations can unlock funding (including grants) and expand habitat while boosting urban canopy goals.
🚧 Street Diet and Green Infrastructure
Visit a transformed urban street where pavement removal made way for tree planting pits and green infrastructure. This site demonstrates how every tree in Henderson is planted with a sustainable irrigation plan—and how all cities can innovate in the right-of-way.
💧 Irrigation Systems & Incentive Programs
Get practical insights on installing and maintaining efficient irrigation systems in challenging settings. Learn how internal and external partnerships (including with the Southern Nevada Water Authority) are creating incentives that drive real change toward water-wise tree planting and landscaping.
What You’ll Take Home:
Special Guests:
We’ll be joined on the tour by guest speakers from the, local Audubon Society, City of Henderson Sustainability Office and the Southern Nevada Water Authority, who will share insider perspectives on interagency collaboration and the mechanics of water incentive programs.
