​​​​Urban Forestry Today


 Traditional Container-Grown (CG) Tree Planting

'Urban Forestry Today' Presents two upcoming CEU opportunities – Dec 11 & Jan 15  @ Noon (Eastern)​​​


 Soil Sampling


 Introduction

UFT's 'Winter Tree Summit' Returns – Jan 15, 2026 


"The State of Our Urban Forests" 

with David Nowak, PhD

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Our urban trees face increased storm activity, invasive pests and ever-challenging growing conditions. New technologies as well as initiatives to plant and expand urban forests continue to garner attention. Join Dr. Dave Nowak, Retired Senior Scientist (USDA Forest Service), as he contextualizes current research trends and highlights new directions of discovery.

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 The fee to attend this 2-hr broadcast live on 1/15/26 @ Noon (Eastern) will be $25 USD. Participants will receive 2 ISA/1 MCA CEUs,

and must click here or visit https://tinyurl.com/treesummit2026 to register. Questions? RD@UMass.edu

​(Space will be limited – all attendees should be prepared to join the live broadcast promptly using the GoToWebinar link)

​​​Here we answer common questions and offer helpful do-it-yourself tips about tree planting, soil sampling, and the environment:

Free Noonhour (Eastern) Broadcasts continue, Dec 11, 2025 

"Trees & Solar Power – Understanding the Relationship" ​

with Christine Crago, PhD
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The often-touted benefits of trees - like shade - can also present management challenges. Join Dr. Christine Crago, University of Massachusetts, as she discusses the findings of a study that examines the relationship between trees, their removal and photo-voltaic installations.

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To attend live on 12/11/25 @ Noon (Eastern) and receive an ISA/0.5 MCA CEUs at no cost, 

click here or visit www.joinwebinar.com & enter 236-979-931 
​(Space will be limited – all attendees should be prepared to join the live broadcast promptly)


 In-Ground Fabric (IGF) Container Tree Planting


 Percolation Testing

Dr. Rick W. Harper
Extension Professor of Urban & Community Forestry

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​Department of Environmental Conservation
University of Massachusetts Amherst
160 Holdsworth Way
Amherst, MA 01003


uft@umass.edu

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For more information:

Obtain CE Credit for the LIVE BROADCAST in three easy steps:

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1. Watch the webcast and obtain the CEU course code at the end of the live presentation.



2. Complete the participant survey by clicking on the button:

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3. Go to the CE Credit page and complete the appropriate form for CEUs.

Urban Forestry Today 'Do-It-Yourself' Video Series

Urban Trees and Plymouth Shoreline, Plymouth, MA

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