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SUMMARY:Webinar: Planning for the Unknown: Tools for Urban Forest Pest Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:Urban forests are on the front lines of invasive pest threats and climate uncertainty. This webinar features two practical tools that help communities assess risk\, strengthen preparedness\, and respond strategically to emerging forest pests. Representatives from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources will introduce the Urban Forest Pest Readiness Playbook\, a resource that guides towns\, cities\, counties\, and urban forestry programs through self assessments and recommended actions to close gaps between local managers and state and federal response partners. We will also explore Portland’s Tree Inventory Project and how comprehensive tree data supports proactive management. By measuring\, mapping\, and identifying public trees across the city\, Portland has strengthened its ability to plan for climate impacts and invasive species\, including using inventory data to inform its response planning for emerald ash borer. Join us to gain practical insights and learn about scalable tools that can help your community prepare for the next pest threat before it arrives. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar has been approved for 1.5 hours of Category 1 Credit through the Society of American Foresters (SAF) Certified Forester Education (CFE) Program. To receive credit\, participants must complete the requirements below. \n\nRegister individually using your full name and accurate contact information.\nJoin the live webinar using the same full name (and email address\, if prompted) used during registration.\nAttend the live webinar in its entirety.\nComplete and submit the Continuing Education Credit Request Form.\nProvide your SAF Certified Forester identification number.\nAuthorize NAISMA to report your CFE credits to your SAF Certified Forester account.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeidi Asplund\, Washington Department of Natural ResourcesHeidi Asplund is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist holding a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. She has worked in tree care for over 20 years with a municipal parks department\, a public power company and currently as an Urban Forestry Technician with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources’ Urban & Community Forestry Program. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Urban Forestry at the University of Washington and a Master’s in Public Administration at Seattle University focusing on public land protection. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff Ramsey\, Portland Parks and RecreationJeff Ramsey is the Urban Forest Science Coordinator with Portland (OR) Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry\, where he manages a number of projects including the Tree Inventory Project\, which has mapped\, measured and identified over 275\,000 street and park trees; long-term monitoring of tree growth and survival of thousands of yard\, park\, and street trees; tracking change in the city’s tree canopy cover; and the city’s Heritage Tree program. Jeff holds a M.S in Geography and Graduate Certificate in GIS from Portland State University\, where he studied social and environmental determinants of urban tree canopy and potential. He served on the Urban Tree Growth and Longevity working group from 2023-2025\, and is a Qualified Tree Risk Assessor (TRAQ)\, Certified Arborist\, and Certified Urban Forest Professional with the International Society of Arboriculture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnya Moucha\, Portland Parks and RecreationAnya Moucha is the Forest Pests and Pathogens Coordinator with Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry. In her role\, Anya guides the city’s response to forest health threats like Emerald Ash Borer\, Dutch Elm Disease\, and Mediterranean Oak Borer. A certified arborist\, she has a background in landscape architecture and environmental policy.
URL:https://naisma.org/event/webinar-planning-for-the-unknown-tools-for-urban-forest-pest-preparedness/
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