Over the past 16 years, this conference has become the premier venue for this type of information exchange. Each of the past two conferences has drawn over 400 attendees.
The Trees & Utilities National Conference is designed to
bring together representatives of utilities, communities,
and non-profi t tree planting organizations to exchange
ideas and share best practices in their pursuit of the dual goal of
growing healthy community forests and providing safe, reliable
utility service.
Over the past 16 years, this conference has become the premier
venue for this type of information exchange. Each of the past
two conferences has drawn over 400 attendees.
Join us for an unparalleled opportunity to learn, network, exchange ideas with others involved in utility arboriculture and community forestry.
Why You Should Attend in 2009
- You’ll learn about innovative communications, public relations, and education efforts undertaken by other utilities and communities.
- You’ll see exemplary programs for tree planting and vegetation management.
- You’ll exchange ideas and perspectives with other professionals interested in utility arboriculture and community tree management.
- You’ll be exposed to new research and practices designed to prevent the spread of insects and diseases to other trees.
- You’ll learn about the role of utilities and communities in urban forestry carbon offsets and planting trees for energy efficiency.
- You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a post-conference offering of the Community Tree Leadership Forum on Marketing Trees.
- You’ll have the opportunity to participate in a post-conference offering of the Community Tree Leadership Forum on Marketing Trees.
Who Will Be There?
- Utility Arborists
- Utility Communication Professionals
- Urban and Community Foresters
- Utility Company Administrators & Officials
- Urban Forestry Educators
- Municipal Officials
- Tree Board Members
- Utility Line Maintenance Managers
- City Planners
- Landscape Architects
- Nurserymen
- Concerned Citizens
- Anyone interested in the care of community trees.
Brochure and Educational Piece Display and Swap
Utilities across the country are creating innovative brochures, educational pieces, and give-away items to promote an understanding of right-tree, right-place and proper utility pruning practices. Please bring pieces you would be willing to display and extra copies to share. Display tables will be provided at the conference. Please consider sharing your best pieces. We can learn a lot from each other.
