Roots to Results: Applying Research for a Resilient Urban Forest - Benefiting The Britton Fund
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$165.00
Non WCISA Member
Join us in Rohnert Park on August 21, 2025 for a day rooted in applied science, practical solutions, and the power of collaboration. This special program benefits The Britton Fund, Inc., supporting research and education to advance tree care across the West. Our lineup features leading voices in arboriculture who will share the latest insights on soil health, species selection, legal considerations, and innovative tools—including those developed through Britton Fund research. From rhizospheres to canopy cover, each session is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge to build healthier, more resilient urban forests for the future. Let’s grow together—where science meets the field.
7:30AM - 8:00AM – Registration
8:00AM - 8:15AM – Welcome, Doug Anderson, Anderson's Tree Care Specialists
8:15AM - 9:00 AM - Plant-Rhizosphere Interactions are the Key to Healthy Trees, Jim Downer, PhD., UCCE Emeritus
9:00AM – 9:45 AM – California Trees, Matt Ritter, PhD., Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
9:45AM - 10:15AM – Break (Matt Ritter Book Signing)
10:15AM - 11:15 AM - Cal Fire statewide strategic plan for the increase of canopy cover by 2035, Jenn Yost, PhD., Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
11:15AM -11:45AM – Case Capsule on MBTA (Migratory Bird Treaty Act) laws, a Wind Study, Tree Care for Birds, Butterflies, and how they impacted a Santa Cruz Project, Rick Gessner, Monarch Consulting
11:45AM -12:30PM –Utilization of Britton Fund Tools in your work. Lisa Smith, The Tree Resource
12:30PM – 1:30PM – Lunch
1:30PM - 2:15PM – Improving Soil Conditions in Urban Sites and process for creating TIS sheets, Linda Chalker-Scott, PhD., Editor, Western Arborist
2:15PM - 3:00PM - Declining Oaks in Northern California: diseases, disorders and Mediterranean Borers, Bruce Hagen, Retired CalFIRE
3:00PM - End of Day/CEU Sign Out
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CEUs
5.5 - CA/CTC/CUFP
2.5 - BCMA-S, 1.5 - BCMA-P, 1.5 - BCMA-M
Early Registration (through 8/11/25):
$140 - WCISA Member
$165 - Non-WCISA Member
Regular Registration (on or after 8/12/25):
$175 - WCISA Member
$200 - Non-WCISA Member
Book Signing by Matt Ritter, PhD
Join Dr. Matt Ritter—botany professor and author of the acclaimed new book California Trees—for a visually rich and inspiring celebration of the state’s iconic trees. From the towering redwoods of the northern coast to the otherworldly Joshua trees of the desert, California Trees takes readers on a journey through the state’s diverse landscapes, highlighting the remarkable variety of tree species that call it home. With his striking photography, humor, and botanical insight, Dr. Ritter will share the natural history of California’s largest and most storied organisms as well as their use and important in the urban forest. A book signing will follow the presentation.
“A worthy addition to the library or backpack of any California tree fiend or friend.”— Ken-ichi Ueda, iNaturalist Founder
“This book makes accessible what would otherwise be overwhelming. California Trees is a celebration of the state’s globally significant biodiversity.”— Stephen C. Sillett, Kenneth L. Fisher Chair in Redwood Forest Ecology at Cal Poly Humboldt
Location
Rohnert Park Community Center
5401 Snyder Lane
Rohnert Park, CA 94928