NeighbourWoods on the Grand will be hosting its next Tree Talk on April 8 with guest speaker Alex Satel, consulting arborist of Urban Forest Innovations Inc.
The event will focus on common urban tree pests and diseases.
“Urbanized areas can make life very difficult for trees, which are naturally adapted to forest settings,” said Satel, who is an ISA-certified aborist.
“This tree talk will review the basics of tree physiology, and show how different stressors such as drought, soil compaction, heat, pests, diseases and others interfere with basic biological processes.”
Before becoming a member of Urban Forest Innovations Inc., Satel attended the faculty of forestry at the University of Toronto where he earned a master of forest conservation degree.
Satel has worked on the development of urban forest management plans for a number of Canadian municipalities and is actively involved in tree health management, risk assessment and tree preservation on construction sites.
“Alex is energetic, knowledgeable and passionate about trees; we are delighted that he is able to join us. This promises to be a great Tree Talk,” said Toni Ellis, NeighbourWoods coordinator.
NeighbourWoods Tree Talks are a three-part speaker series featuring knowledgeable speakers who share their enthusiasm about various aspects of trees and their place in the urban environment.
NeighbourWoods on the Grand is a branch of the Elora Environment Centre working to rebuild the community tree canopy through tree planting, stewardship, public education and advocacy about the need for, and value of, trees.
The Tree Talk will take place on April 8 at 7pm, at the Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville Street. Admission is $5 with refreshments provided.
For more information visit the Elora Environment Centre at www.ecee.on.ca.
