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Tree care workshops focus on disaster recoveryNebraska Nebraska Tree Care Workshops will offer members of the green industry the opportunity to learn about current and emerging issues in tree care with an emphasis on disaster recovery. "While an actual storm or fire event is typically short-lived, the clean-up and recovery efforts can last for years, especially when you are dealing with trees," said Eric Berg, community forestry program leader. The day-long workshops will be offered at six locations across the state in March. Each workshop contains five presentations made by Nebraska forestry professionals. Public works employees, landscape managers, tree board members, arborists, nursery professionals and others in the industry are encouraged to attend. "The advantage of attending a training like this is learning how to prioritize tree work, understanding what is worth saving and learning how tree selection and replanting efforts can minimize future damage from storm events," Berg said. Workshop session titles include: Tree Selection An Important First Step; Status and Future of Nebraska's Community Forest Resources; Pest Predictions; Does Proper Pruning Really Matter?; and Local Issues in the Community Forest. Dates and locations are: --March 6: Bluestem Room, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Ave. I, Scottsbluff. --March 7: North Platte Community College North Campus, 1101 Halligan Drive, North Platte. --March 8: Cedar/Fir Room, Dawson Building, Central Community College Hastings Campus, East Highway 6, Hastings. --March 20: Room 302 and 303, Continuing Education Center, Southeast Community College, 301 S. 68th St. Place, Lincoln. --March 21: Douglas/Sarpy County Extension Office, 8015 W. Center Road, Omaha. --March 28: Rooms C and D, Lifelong Learning Center, Northeast Community College, 801 E. Benjamin Ave., Norfolk. Registration is $45 per person before Feb. 23 and $55 after and includes lunch, refreshments and workshop materials. Continuing education credits are available. For more information call Chip Murrow at 402-472-1382 or e-mail jmurrow2@unl.edu. The 2007 Tree Care Workshops are sponsored by the Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum and extension in the university's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. B 13 2/26/07 6 Star Midwest Ag Date: 2/20/07
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