Branching Out Series: Roots!

Join Los Angeles consulting arborist, Alison Lancaster, as we kick things off in this inaugural series – where every other month we'll branch out to focus on a different topic related to native tree and garden management. December we’ll take a look at roots. The veins down below that readily soak up winter rains, ultimately making them more adaptable and resilient. Alison will bare root a woody plant for us to demonstrate how roots are structured, where they grow, what root issues develop in nursery containers, and how those issues can be corrected at planting time to ensure your new trees and shrubs have the best chance of establishing good quality root systems.This presentation will allow time for discussion, so feel free to bring photos and root specific questions about your own native trees or shrubs at homes.This class will be held outdoors. Please dress accordingly for the weather. We strongly encourage wearing closed-toe, comfortable walking shoes. Resources:Best Management Practices: Root Management – Second Edition, published 2023International Society of Arboriculture – www.isa-arbor.com American Society of Consulting Arborists – www.asca-consultants.org Trees are Good – www.treesargood.orgUniversity of California Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program – www.ipm.ucanr.eduAlison Lancaster has been a consulting arborist in Southern California since 2016. She focuses her work on helping Angelenos act as thoughtful and responsible stewards of their trees. She has an AS in Wildland Resources and Forestry from Citrus College and a BA in Political Science from UC Irvine. She began her career as an intern at City of Pasadena Urban Forestry, then transitioned to training and working as a consultant for five years before opening her own business. Since then she has earned her Registered Consulting Arborist qualification, was elected to the Western Chapter ISA Board of Directors, and received the 2019 WCISA Young Professional Award.Find her at alca-llc.comCredentials:ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist #770ISA Board Certified Master Arborist WE-12464BAS in Wildland Resources and Forestry, Citrus CollegeBA in Political Science, UC IrvineRefund Policy: If you are feeling sick or experiencing covid-19 symptons we urge you to stay home. Please note refunds/credit are not available within 7 days of the event.

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• This Saturday, 22nd November, 02:00 pm, Making Dolma with California Native Grape Leaves with Ned Teitelbaum in Sun Valley
• Next month, 5th December, 09:00 am, Intro to Native Plant Garden Design with Tim Becker in Sun Valley
• Next month, 6th December, 01:30 pm, Weather Extremes in California's Native Landscapes with William Selby in Sun Valley

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