Westminster hosts 30th Forestry Workshop

Westminster hosts 30th Forestry Workshop

City of Westminster MD hosts 30th Annual Urban and Community Forestry Workshop Tuesday at McDaniel College. Over 85 attended. Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 - The City of Westminster Tree Commission, the City of Westminster Planning and Community Development, and Bartlett Tree Experts hosted the 30th Annual Urban and Community Forestry Workshop Tuesday at McDaniel College.

Over 85 horticulturists and arborists from throughout the State of Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region attended.

According to information on the City of Westminster web site, “The annual workshop was established with the goal of improving the skills of arborists, foresters, gardeners, and landscapers from government agencies. To this end, the one day event brings in industry experts from around the country to provide professional training and education. State Foresters and private arborists and foresters are welcomed as well.

“All eligible attendees receive Maryland Licensed Tree Expert, Maryland Pesticide Applicator--Full Recertification and Continuing Education Credits from ISA (International Society of Arborists) . Offering these re-certification and continuing education credits is an ongoing service which recognizes the professional achievements of the attendees.”

Topics covered by the workshop included: “Safety in Arboriculture, Chainsaw, Big Tree Program, Regulatory Update, Insect Update, Disease Update, [and] Tree Pruning.”

Folks who attended the workshop learned from “experts in the areas of: Safety Issues and Advancements in the Green Industry, Latest Insects and Treatment Options, How to Identify and Manage Diseases in the Landscape, How to Identify and Address Abiotic/Cultural Issues, Proper Pruning Techniques, [and] Regulatory Compliance - Updates on New Laws, Procedures…”

The workshops and presentations included Insect Update by Dr. Laura Nixon University of Maryland. Extension Specialist – Ornamental IPM and Entomology; Electrical Hazard Awareness by Mr. Chris Sprague, Bartlett Tree Experts; Disease Update presented by Mr. Dave Clement, University of Maryland; Pesticide Update by Stephen Goff, Department of Agriculture; DNR Tree Expert Update and roadside tree permits, Mr. Dan Coy, Maryland DNR; Proper techniques for planting trees by Jeremy Baker Bartlett tree - Outdoor Demo; and the Benefits of root invigoration using an air spade by Dr. Glynn Percival Bartlett Research Lab - Outdoor Demo.

Photos caption: City of Westminster MD hosts 30th Annual Urban and Community Forestry Workshop Tuesday at McDaniel College. Over 85 attended. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 ] Kevin E. Dayhoff