Urban forestry differs significantly from other areas of forestry in that there is a constant interaction between residents and the urban forest. It is important that the many social and economic benefits that are enjoyed by urban residents be defined and quantified such that urban vegetation managers may use the information to compete with other municipal services for support. Resources available to municipal budgets are very limited and competition for support is fierce. The program will be presented in two sessions with the first session concentrating on social benefits and the second session concentrating on managing urban vegetation in co-operation with residents.

Session II - Managing Urban Forests with the Aid of Residents

Tuesday 8:30-11:30 AM

The Urban Forestry Councils in the various states depend heavily on a combination of trained professionals and dedicated residents. Urban foresters are interested in learning techniques that can utilize residents to assist the professional staff and supplement resources available to manage urban vegetation. Two potential topics with suggested speakers include the following:

"Monitoring Plant Health in Urban Areas", Dr. Anne Cummings, USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, WV

"Training Urban Foresters to Manage Urban Vegetation", Dr. T. Davis Sydnor, The Ohio State University