Presenter: Bill Errickson, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County

   Keystone trees perform essential ecological functions that support higher levels of biodiversity to a greater degree than other plant species. Many of the native tree species that

   are currently being grown and managed in the nursery and landscape industries are keystone species. These trees can have a dramatic effect on enhancing their surrounding

   ecosystems, including supporting pollinator and bird populations. However, these important trees each have specific site requirements and pest and disease issues that may require

   management in order to reach their full potential. This presentation will focus on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies for keystone trees in our region, with an emphasis on

   reducing impacts on beneficial insects.

   NJ Pest:

   CNLP: 1 Environment      LTE/LTCO: 1       NJUCF: 1

   ISA: Certified Arborist-1, BCMA-

Presenter: Steve Chisholm Jr.,, Aspen Tree Expert Company

   This talk will focus on great, under-utilized trees for New Jersey landscapes. By increasing the diversity of our plant palette, we can harden our landscapes to increasing

   insect and disease pressures. Steve will instruct on some of the trees he has experienced over his many years in the industry which have great attributes, but we aren’t

   using enough in the landscape. He will discuss what insects and diseases that these under-utilized trees can help eliminate from your landscape.

   NJ Pest:

   CNLP: 1 Environment      LTE/LTCO: 1       NJUCF: 1

   ISA: Certified Arborist-1, BCMA

Presenter: Neil Hendrickson Ph.D.

   Many trees are removed for irrational reasons. The ISA’s Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) has provided a systematic approach, including simple principles from

   engineering and physics, to make tree risk assessment more logical, and easy to understand and apply. TRAQ is the industry standard for tree risk assessment, and all green

   industry professionals can benefit from understanding this systematic approach to qualifying risk including pest and diseases.  This talk will discuss introduce its format and

   how you can better understand your customers’ needs.

   NJ Pest:

   CNLP: 1 Environment      LTE/LTCO: 1       NJUCF: 1

   ISA: Certified Arborist-1, BCMA-