Presented by William Scott | ISA Board Certified Master Arborist Urban Forest Professional

Urban trees face mounting stress from hotter summers, extended dry periods, and increasingly intense storm events. This course equips arborists with practical, science-based strategies to improve resilience before these challenges peak. Participants will learn how to strengthen tree defenses through spring interventions such as soil and water management, canopy care, and proactive planting decisions. Broader resilience tools—including species diversification, improved planting systems, and site design innovations—will also be addressed. The course highlights how both municipal forestry programs and private tree care companies play critical roles in preparing urban forests for environmental stress, focusing on applied arboriculture and measurable outcomes without political framing.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe environmental stressors such as heat, drought, and severe storms and their impacts on urban trees.
• Apply practical spring interventions to improve tree resilience, including soil/water management and canopy care.
• Recommend strategies for species diversification, planting systems, and site design that support long-term resilience.
• Evaluate how municipal forestry programs and private tree care companies can contribute to resilience at different scales.

ISA CEU Categories Requested

• 3.5 - ISA Certified Arborist
• 3.5 - ISA BCMA – Science
• 3.5 - ISA Practice
• 3.5 - ISA Management
• 3.5 - ISA Urban Forest Professional

Time/Place of Live Training

• April 24th, 2026
• 10:00am – 1:30pm MST
• Live via Zoom Webinar