Taking Root Inc. hosted its first Regional Tree Canopy Professionals Seminar on Friday December 6th at the
OKI Offices. Though only an idea a few short months ago, the Seminar proved to be a great success with 74 total participants. The keynote speaker was Peter MacDonagh, FASLA, PLA, ISA, LEED AP co-founder of
The Kestel Design Group, Inc. Peter is recognized internationally as an expert on urban forests, sustainable green & blue infrastructure, and soil bio-engineering. Peter's presentation was on the '10 steps towards as successful & sustainable urban forest for stormwater management'.
The other speakers included Lindsey Purcell of
Purdue University presenting on "What's Killing our Trees? The Top 5 Revealed"; Jenny Gulick Taking Root Board Emeritus and owner of
UrbanCanopy Works on "Tree Risk Management Plans..."; Joe Boggs of
Ohio State University Extension/
OSU Department of Entomology on "Connecting the Dots: Plant Diversity, Pollinators, and Pest Management"; Ronald Rothhaas owner of
Arbor Doctor, LLC on "The Critical Importance of Preserving Existing Trees and How Preservation is Misunderstood" and Pat Greeson of
Natorp's and Taking Root Board Member on the "Modern Trees for the CityScape" , a visual review of the popular trees now available for planting.
Taking Root was proud to work with many partners and sponsors to facilitate this event including Natorp's Nursery and the
Ohio Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and OKI. Taking Root will be providing future professional seminars - find more information as it becomes available on the
website and be sure to follow Taking Root on Facebook and Twitter, too.
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