International Society of Arboriculture - Michigan

Tree Care Professionals Research Priorities

  1. Workforce Development
    • Industry /University partnership to establish career pathways in Arboriculture and Urban Forestry (e.g. Tree work 101 at MSU)
    • Streamlining MDARD Core and Category training and testing
  2. Oak Wilt Prevention and Treatment
  3. Urban Trees and Human Health
    • What an urban tree canopy cover affects human health issues
      • Air quality
      • Temperature
      • Crime
      • Median income
      • Social vulnerability index
  4. Tree Nursery Stock
    • Urban tree biodiversity
    • Disease resistance
  5. Environmental
    • Ecosystem services provided by trees

 

Updated August 2024

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