Massachusetts Arborists Association
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NEWS
SEPTEMBER 2020
oNlINE lEArNING AT ITs BEsT
MAA’s Fall Webinars
Many thanks to our education committee for putting together a top-notch educational
webinar lineup. While we’d all prefer to meet in person, on-demand
webinars offer a convenient, affordable, and accessible way to stay up to date
on the latest industry research and safety techniques, as well as earn valuable
continuing education credit. MAA webinars are available on-demand to members
for a limited time via Zoom. Please note broadcast dates for each webinar.
MAA AwArds
scholArshIps
Congratulations to UMass freshmen
Samuel St. George and morgan Parent,
this year’s recipients of the
Gordon & Frances King Scholarship.
SePTemBeR 21 – 30, 2020
Forest Health Update
Catch up on the latest tree health concerns in Massachusetts. Get up-to-theminute
information on common forest pests and diseases including Gypsy
moth, Emerald ash borer, hemlock wooly adelgid, and white pine needle
disease. We’ll also discuss the latest concerns, newest threats, and potential
new invaders such as beech leaf disease, southern pine beetle, and oak wilt.
See examples of how our trees are affected by these issues and learn management
strategies to employ this season.
Nicole Keleher, Forest Health Director
Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation
MAA President, Trumbull Barrett,
mca (left) and MTWFA President, Paul
Sellers, mca (right) present cory Rebello
with the Dennis Ryan Outstanding
Arboriculture Student Award.
As the Forest Health Director for the Massachusetts Department
of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Nicole works on state-wide projects,
investigating the impact of insects and disease on Massachusetts’ forests.
CEU: MCA, ISA, One (1) MDAR PACE Contact Hour in Categories 29, 35, 36, & L (Core)
Thanks to our sponsor!
Revolutionary Plant Health Solutions
arborjet.com
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