Hazard Trees & Trees, People & the Law
March 6-7, 2007: Providence, Rhode Island
March 20-21, 2007: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A two-day combined topic seminar covering hazardous trees, their associated risks and mitigation programs in addition to a primer on tree law with specific case studies.
How to Identify, Evaluate and Manage
Presenter: Dr. Bruce Fraedrich
Careful management of tree defects creates a safer environment, reduces liability, and provides a basis for prioritizing tree care. It can also extend an individual tree's viability as a valuable component in an urban landscape. As our knowledge base increases and urban forestry becomes more sophisticated, a higher level of duty to protect people and property from defective trees is expected. Tree professionals at all levels, who are trained to recognize and prevent hazard trees, are the best defense against problems and costly damages resulting in future tree failure.
Understanding Arboriculture and the Law
Presenter: Victor Merullo
Municipalities, other government agencies, utilities, private contractors, and landowners often find themselves involved in litigation from incidents related to trees. Consequently, the rights, duties, and liabilities of these entities are an area of increasing interest and concern. This information-packed seminar is designed to provide a background for understanding the issues surrounding trees, people, and the law. State and local laws and court cases will be included to tailor the seminar to each locality.
For more information, visit the National Arbor Day Foundation.
