8th Annual Arborist Seminar Highlights

The Delaware Forest Service urban and community forestry program held its 8th Annual Arborist and Tree Care Seminar on October 10 and 11, 2018 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. The event featured an educational program covering two full days. Speakers included tree care experts, policymakers, and academic researchers who will incorporate classroom lectures, outdoor demonstrations, and vendor exhibits to provide training in tree diseases and diagnosis, soil analysis, and safety protocol.


Attendees were able to earn continuing education credits from the International Society of Arboriculture,
Maryland Licensed Tree Expert, and Delaware pesticide certification. Cost was $95 for both days (breakfast, lunch and snacks included).

2018 Featured Speakers

  • Jerry Bond, Urban Forest Analytics LLC
  • Neil Hendrickson, Bartlett Tree Research Lab
  • Bob Dolan, Rainbow Tree Care
  • Kenneth Glass, STIHL
  • Jake Ricker, Baker’s Power and Turf

Click here for the: 2018 Arborist Agenda