Urban & Community Forestry Program seminar to be held April 7-8
The Delaware Forest Service Urban & Community Forestry Program will host its 10th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, April 7 and 8, at Delaware Park Raceway & Casino, 777 Delaware Park Blvd., Wilmington.
This seminar is a specialized training event focused on the professional growth of urban forestry and tree care businesses that are committed to sustainable tree care practices and enhancing Delaware’s urban forests. Attendees will gain insight into the latest arborist techniques, principles and regulations, and how these contribute to the tree care industry and local communities. There will also be opportunities to network with other forestry professionals. This seminar is not offered by any other Delaware organization, and it is the only one of its kind held in the First State.
Vendor exhibits will be present throughout the event, providing further networking opportunities. Registration is open through April 7, and participants can choose to attend one or both days. For details on cost and registration, go to 2025arboristseminar.eventbrite.com.
The 2025 agenda will cover two full days. Tree experts will give presentations on topics including tree cabling and bracing, climbing techniques, structural tree pruning, tree-removal strategies, invasive species mitigation and native plant law. Attendees will be able to earn up to 11 continuing education units from the International Society of Arboriculture and up to five Delaware pesticide credits.
Featured speakers for this year’s event include Brian Kunkle, University of Delaware; Vinnie Cotrone, Penn State Extension; Thomas Whitelock, Advanced Arborist Solutions; Jim Savage, Penn State Extension; Stephen Hauss, Delaware Department of Agriculture and more.
One of the primary goals of the Delaware Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry program is to provide technical assistance and educational programming. The annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar is one of its largest educational events offered to arborists, by arborists.
“By hosting this Arborist and Tree Care Seminar, the Delaware Forest Service will be providing an exciting opportunity for professionals in the tree care industry to expand their knowledge, enhance their skills, and refresh on the latest trends and best practices, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future for our urban forests,” said Taryn Davidson, Delaware Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry coordinator.
