The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), Urban Tree Growth & Longevity Working Group, The Morton Arboretum, and our gracious sponsors are convening a two-day conference on September 12-13, 2011 at The Morton Arboretum near Chicago, IL. This meeting will bring together internationally renowned researchers and practitioners to discuss the current state of knowledge and future direction concerning urban tree growth and longevity. 

The program features presentations from leading researchers and professionals, spanning four topic areas: 1. Descriptive studies of tree growth, longevity and mortality: Greg McPherson and Paula Peper (USDA-FS), Chris Martion (Arizona State U.), Robert Fahey and Marlin Bowles (Morton Arboretum) Lara Roman (U. Cal-Berkeley), Bryant Scharenbroch (Morton Arboretum), and Julia Bartens (Virg. Tech.), 2. Roles of tree production and sales on tree growth and longevity: Ed Gilman (U. Florida), Ed Mulrean (Arid Zone Trees), Matthew Stephens (NYC Parks), and Henrik Sjoman (Swed. U. Agr. Sci.), 3. Roles of site design and tree selection on tree growth and longevity: Susan Day (Virg. Tech). Tom Smiley (Bartlett), Alan Siewart (Ohio DNR), and Jason Grabosky (Rutgers U.), and 4. Roles of tree and site management on tree growth and longevity: James Clark (HortScience), Alessandro Pestalozza (Monza Dendrotec), Alessio Fini (U. Florence), Gary Watson (Morton Arboretum), and Nina Bassuk (Cornell U.). 

The program also includes a poster session, roundtable discussion, and networking/social opportunity. 

International Society of Arboriculture continuing education credits (CEU) will be offered to those attending the conference (6 CEUs for Day 1 and 3 CEUs for Day 2). 

Register on or before July 1, 2011 for pre-conference registration rate. Registration is limited to 120 registrants. Student rates are available. Registration includes ISA CEU’s, lunches, and refreshments during breaks. 

Registration is available at www.mortonarb.org/education/adults. Please direct questions to registrar@mortonarb.org or 630.719.2468.

Please see the conference website for more information at www.masslaboratory.org/urbantreegrowth.htm