From the Ground Up: A One-Day Symposium on Tree Risk, Root Care, and Climate-Smart Urban Forestry
Presented by Street Tree Seminar
📅 Thursday, July 31, 2025
📍 Ayres Hall - Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Join leading experts, urban forestry professionals, and fellow arborists for a full day of insight, innovation, and practical solutions at the 2025 Western Tree Management Symposium. This year’s theme, “From the Ground Up,” digs deep into the roots of tree risk, planting practices, and climate-resilient urban forestry.
This interactive, in-person event features sessions led by respected industry leaders covering everything from root pruning and tree risk assessment to urban canopy planning and client communication around climate change. Whether you're in the field or behind the plans, this symposium will equip you with the tools and techniques to grow healthier, safer, and more sustainable urban forests.
🌳 Program Highlights:
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Plant Well, Prune Wisely: A Canopy-Centered Approach with Gordon Mann (Mann Made Resources)
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Would You Cut It? Root Pruning for Consulting Arborists with Nick Araya (TreeCareLA)
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Getting Dirty – Root Pruning Techniques for Field Arborists with Sam Schatz and Pedro Arechiga (TreeCareLA)
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Root Zone Case Study featuring John Nelson (City of Newport Beach) and Mike Wallich (Retired, USC)
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Why Urban Trees (and Arborists!) Are Key to Livable Cities with Igor Lacan (UCCE)
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Matrix-Based Tree Risk Assessment: A Practical Step-by-Step with Gordon Mann (Mann Made Resources)
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Tech Spotlight: Rachel O’Leary (CalFIRE) and Alicia Sanchez Scott (USFS) introduce California’s new Urban Canopy Viewer
🕗 Event runs from 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM, including continental breakfast, lunch, and time to visit tabletop exhibits.
🌿 Bonus: The Los Angeles Arboretum grounds remain open until 7:00 PM – feel free to stay and enjoy the beautiful landscapes, tree collections, and serene garden spaces at your leisure.
Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills, connect with colleagues, and stay ahead of the curve in tree risk, root care, and climate-smart urban forestry.
📢 PLEASE NOTE: A limited number of tabletop exhibit spaces are available. The fee is $250, plus event registration. Exhibitor representatives must be registered attendees. To reserve a spot or request more information, please contact Heather@streettreeseminar.com
**A convenience fee will be charged on all online registrations