March 10, 2026
12:00PM - 1:00PM EDT

Tree Talk Tuesday Webinar - Climate-Smart Tree Care

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Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

Description: As an arborist, are you curious about how climate change might affect your work? Wondering which trees will thrive as temperatures rise or rainfall patterns shift? This presentation will delve into the basics of global climate, exploring factors that influence the distribution of biomes. We'll discuss why Earth has a gradient from hot at the equator to cold at the poles, why rainforests and deserts are located where they are, and the concept of a rain shadow. You'll learn how to use this information to understand the premise of climate change and its potential impact on your role, including tree selection for climate resilience and the effects on pest and disease distribution and management. While we may not answer all your climate-related questions, we'll equip you with the tools and vocabulary to better understand science and interpret what you read online and in literature.

Presenter's Bio: Benjamin J. Dolan, PhD, is an ISA Certified Arborist, SAF Certified Urban and Community Forester, and an ecology professor at The University of Findlay. He holds a PhD in Forest Ecology from Purdue University and teaches undergraduate courses in ecology, general biology, GIS, botany, and conservation biology at the University of Findlay. His research focuses on the effects of disturbances and pests on forest plant communities, both on the ground and in the canopy. When time allows, he works as an arborist with Advanced Tree Health, Ltd.

ISA CEUs: 1.0 Certified Arborist,  Urban Forest Professional, Tree Worker, BCMA Practice

Tree Talk Tuesday Webinars are live; recordings are not available after the webinar.