Roots & All – Urban Trees for Growing Communities from the Ground Up
Urban trees contribute generously to the establishment and continued success of a desirable community. Join our expert panelists as they discuss how Lexington may meaningfully prioritize and implement the expansion and management of our community’s urban forest to reflect the intersection of values within a diverse stakeholder network. As we approach Lexington’s fourth annual Tree Week, this discussion will also delve into how we, as a community, may celebrate the trees that weave their way throughout the spaces where we conduct our daily lives.
Panelists:
- Stacy Borden - Grounds Manager, Campus Physical Plant Division, University of Kentucky; ISA Certified Arborist; ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified Arborist; ASCA Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualified Arborist; Board President, Trees Lexington!
- Christopher K. Sass, Ph. D. - Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, University of Kentucky Department of Landscape Architecture; Co-Lead, Urban Forest Initiative; Steering Committee Member, UK Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences program
- Heather Wilson - Municipal Arborist, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government; ISA Certified Municipal Arborist; ISA Certified Arborist; ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified Arborist
- Grace Coy – Planning Technician, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government; ISA Certified Arborist
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eNdTpDEYTn6aXhvo54pGlw
This webinar will be streamed online via both Zoom and on the Lex TV live stream, meaning an internet-enabled device is required. While not required, Zoom registration is encouraged, as it allows viewers to submit Q&A during the discussion.