The first workshop of our “Sustainable Strategies” series of focuses on how to ensure climate appropriate plants are selected and maintained for functionality, appeal and longevity.

Keynote speaker Brian Kempf, The Urban Tree Foundation

The Urban Tree Foundation, discusses how to propagate and the select trees with healthy central leaders. In addition, he discusses tree specification and maintenance techniques to ensure trees are selected and maintained for longevity. Urban Tree Foundation specifier support: http://www.urbantree.org/details_specs.shtml

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Suzie Wiest, Village Nursery

Village Nursery, provides some reliable and attractive plant choices for our region that meet the latest Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) requirements.
Village Nursery Website: https://www.villagenurseries.com/

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Click here to view a PDF of Low Water Plants for MWELO Compliance provided by Suzie Wiest.

Nick Basinski,County of San Diego

County of San Diego Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures, reviews regional targeted plant pests, treatment options and how to properly dispose of infected wood without spreading pests that threaten our wildland areas.
County of San Diego Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures Insect and Plant Disease information:
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/awm/ipd.html
University of California Agriculture & Natural Resources pest identification and management: http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/menu.homegarden.html

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Vince Mikulanis, Davey Tree

Utility Arborist/ Project Manager for Davey Tree, provides direction on how to revitalize existing, mature trees that are in decline and provide guidance on how to redesign and renovate a landscape while protecting mature trees.
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) specifier support: http://www.isa-arbor.com/education/onlineResources/cadPlanningSpecifications.aspx?utm_source=homepageclicks&utm_medium=homepagebox&utm_campaign=IAmA

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