26th annual think trees conference...she is coauthor of five books including arboriculture:...

26th AnnualThink Trees Conference

An Urban Tree Care Conference

February 2 & 3, 2012Albuquerque, New Mexico

An urban tree careconference


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2012 Growing Great Trees In The DesertMost scientists agree that the global climate is changing, and already we can feel some of the predicted heat and drought effects. Our trees feel these effects as well, and for the most part they’re not happy about it! Join us to learn what these changes mean for our urban forests and what steps we can take to help our trees survive and even thrive in our hot, dry climate.

About Think TreesThink Trees New Mexico is a non-profit organization that promotes education, training, and appreciation of arboriculture and horticulture. Think Trees New Mexico provides training to professionals in the Green Industry of New Mexico and surrounding regions.

Current Board Of Directors & OfficersOfficers:PresidentBryan SuhrUniversity of New Mexico(505) 277-1066

Vice PresidentJoran ViersBernalillo County Extension(505) 243-1386

Past PresidentKatherine O’BrienSanta Fe Greenhouses(505) 428-7364

TreasurerJohn GarlischBernalillo County Extension(505) 243-1386

SecretaryCheryl KentBernalillo County Extension(505) 243-1386

Board of Directors:Anne Beard, PNM, (505) 241-3644

Eric Bishop, Eric’s Tree Care (505) 232-2358

Jeff Hart

Catherine Hubbard, Albuquerque BioPark (505) 848-7181

Paul Bryan Jones, PBJ Trees, (575) 741-0868

Andrew Lisignoli, Trees of Corrales (505) 898-2327

Donald Lovato, Trees, Inc., (505) 975-4085

James Sais, (505) 299-4567

Dodie Bernal Suhr, Bryan D Suhr Tree Care Pros, (505) 898-2130

Friends of Think TreesGeorge Duda, (505) 856-6055Judy Nickell, (505) 256-0769


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Are you ready for a STIHL?

www.stihl.com


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Trees, Inc., offers dependable service at competitive prices. Our Certified Arborists are available to discuss your total vegetation management needs. Corporate headquarters for Trees, Inc. is located in Houston, Texas. All administrative func-tions are processed through this office. Electronic functions, such as billing, can be customized to meet the specific needs of each customer.


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Contact Us to Learn More:Davey Resource Group • Western Region Office • Dana Karcher

800-966-2021 • direct: 661-964-7158 • www.davey.com/resources

Today’s technology solutions are truly remarkable. But now that you have an impressive set of tree data and information, what do you do with it?

That’s where Davey Resource Group come in. Whether you have an in-ventory database, UTC mapping information, or a managment plan, we understand trees and current technology. Davey can help you understand, manage and use your data to connect to people and solve issues in your community. our experts work with you to develop a custom solution to turn your investment into a community benefit.


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Univar USA is the leading chemical distributor in the United States, providing more chemi-cal products and related services than any other company in the marketplace. Our wide distribution network, with locations coast-to-coast, helps guarantee fast, reliable service to Univar’s customers. Univar is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen everywhere we operate. Additionally, protecting the environment is a cornerstone of how Univar con-ducts business.

Physical Address:Univar USA3301 Edmunds St SEAlbuquerque, NM 87102-5405(505) 842-6303

Mailing Address:Univar USAPo Box 25187Albuquerque, NM 87125-0187


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250 El Pueblo Road NEAlbuquerque, 87113

Sales: 1-877-905-6432505-898-9627

fax: 505-898-0805www.plantworldinc.om

got trees?think


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1701 Mountain Road NW • Albuquerque, NM 87104 • (505) 224-8300

www.explora.us


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Conference Schedule

Thursday February 2, 20127:00 to 8:00 am Registration

8:00 to 8:15 am Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:15 to 9:15 am Dr. John Mexal: Trees, Drought and Global Warming

9:15 to 10:15 am Nelda Matheny: Water Conservation and Management for Trees

10:15 to 10:30 am Break

10:30 to 11:30 am Dr. Bruce Fraedrich: Setting Up, Selling and Managing IPM Programs

11:30 to Noon Steve Baca: NMDA Pesticide Program Update

Noon to 1:15 pm Lunch

1:15 to 2:15 pm Dr. Carol Sutherland: Tree Pests, Heat and Drought

2:15 to 3:15 pm Dr. Kevin Smith: Greenhouse Warming and Landscape Care

3:15 to 3:30 pm Break

3:30 to 4:30 pm Nelda Matheny: Visual Tree Inspection and Assessment 101

4:30 to 4:45 pm Scholarship Fund Raising


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Conference Schedule

Friday February 3, 20128:00 to 8:15 am Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:15 to 9:15 am Dr. John Idowu: Tree-Friendly Urban Soils

9:15 to 10:15 am Dr. Carol Sutherland: Fruit Tree Pest Control Strategies

10:15 to 10:30 am Break

10:30 to 11:30 am Dr. Kevin Smith: Tree Recovery After Fire, Storm and Human Damage

11:30 to Noon Ask the Experts Q & A

Noon to 1:15 pm Lunch

1:15 to 2:15 pm Dr. Natalie Goldberg: Common Tree Diseases – Sign, Symptoms and Treatment

2:15 to 3:15 pm Nelda Matheny: Diagnosing Abiotic Tree Disorders

3:15 to 3:30 pm Break

3:30 to 4:30 pm Dr. Bruce Fraedrich: Care and Maintenance of Young Landscape Trees


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Steve BacaNMDA Pesticide Compliance Division InspectorStephen D. Baca holds a Bachelors of Science in Biology from the University of New Mexico. He is in his eleventh year working with New Mexco Department of Agriculture as the super-visor of inspectors and is the senior inspector for the Albuquerque area.

Dr. Bruce FraedrichVice President of Research at the F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company and Director of Bartlett Tree Research LaboratoriesIn this position, Dr. Fraedrich is responsible for directing research, technical support and training functions for the Bartlett Company. His research interests include diseases of land-scape plants, tree risk management and planting and establishment of landscape plants. He received a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from Clemson University and a Masters in Forestry and Environmental Science from Duke University. Dr. Fraedrich received the L.C. Chadwick Award for Arboricultural Research from the International Society of Arboriculture in 2005.

Dr. Natalie GoldbergProfessor and the Extension Plant Pathologist at NMSU. She also serves as the Department Head for the Extension Plant Sciences DepartmentDr. Goldberg started her career at NMSU in 1993 after serving as a post-doctoral research associate at Oregon State University and the University of Arizona. She received her B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture from Cal Poly Pomona in 1983 and her M.S and Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from the University of Arizona in 1987 and 1990. Dr. Goldberg’s primary respon-sibilities include statewide educational programming in areas related to plant health manage-ment and crop biosecurity, and operating the Plant Diagnostic Clinic.

Speaker Biographys


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Dr. “John” Omololu IdowuExtension Agronomist at the New Mexico State UniversityDr. John Omololu Idowu received his Master’s degree in Agronomy from Germany and his Doctorate degree in Land Management from England. He is a specialist in the soil health management, crop production and conservation agriculture. His research and extension program emphasizes holistic approach to soil management, which looks at the soil from the biological, chemical and physical aspects. He believes that best management approach to sustainable soil management is by looking at solutions that integrates the different aspects of the soil.

Nelda MathenyPresident and founder of HortScience, Inc.Ms. Matheny specializes in tree evaluation and management, problem diagnosis, and land-scape suitability assessment, with expertise in tree preservation during land development, appraising tree risk, site evaluation, and recycled water use in landscaping. She holds a B.S. in Plant Science and an M.S. in Horticulture from the University of California, Davis, is a Board Certified Master Arborist (WE-0195B), and a Registered Consulting Arborist (#243). She is coauthor of five books including Arboriculture: Integrated Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs and Vines and Trees and Development: A Technical Guide to Preserving Trees Dur-ing Land Development, which are used worldwide as a standard for successful tree preserva-tion.

Dr. John MexalAssistant Department Head and Professor, Plant and Environmental Sciences Department, NMSUDr. Mexal got his BS and MS degrees at the University of New Mexico, and his PhD at Colorado State University, in Plant Physiology. His research focuses on tree physiology, reforestation, and wastewater reuse, with international work focusing on reforestation. Dr. Mexal is also an active educator, teaching introductory plant science, arboriculture, forestry and society, research orientation, nursery operations, and environmental plant physiology to NMSU students. His international work includes projects in Mexico, Chile, Argentina, India, Egypt and Serbia.


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Dr. Kevin SmithProject Leader and Supervisory Plant Physiologist with the USDA Forest Service’s Northern Research Station, in Durham, NHDr. Smith received a Bachelor’s degree in Botany from Connecticut College, his Master’s from the University of New Hampshire, De-partment of Botany and Plant Pathology, and his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia, in Plant Pathology. His research focuses on trees’ responses to injury, infection and environmen-tal change.

Dr. Carol SutherlandExtension Entomologist at New Mexico State University and also State Entomologist for New Mexico Department of AgricultureDr. Carol Sutherland makes numerous presen-tations on basic and applied entomology annu-ally to New Mexico’s Master Gardener groups, Pesticide Applicator Workshops , commodity groups and other audiences and events around the state. She identifies insects and their rela-tives for County Extension Agents, farmers, ranchers, pest control operators and the general public. She also interacts with New Mexico’s Future Farmers of America, the 4H Entomol-ogy program and certain Kids, Kows and More events.


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6945 Indiana Court, #400 • Arvada, CO 80007303-422-7608 • 800-237-7785 • fax 303-421-4142

421-4142 www.protreeturf.com Fiberglass

Since 1984 Professional Tree & Turf Equipment has specialized in building sprayers of all sizes for all applications and budgets. Whether you need a utility vehicle, ATV, skid mount, pickup, flatbed or enclosed body truck sprayer, we build it. These pictures repre-sent a fraction of what we’ve built, if what you need is not represented here please give us a call, we’ll be glad to put together an equipment package tailored to your specific needs.


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2401 1st Street NWAlbuquerque, 87102

842-8400 • fax: 842-8833

We will service any engine on any:Generator • Pump • Tiller • Tamper • Welder • Compressor • Go-Cart • Scooter • Trimmer • Chainsaw • Magnetos • Carburetors

Cashmere Rouge Spa6501 Wyoming Blvd. NE

Albuquerque, 87109(505) 715-0809


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Marcello’s Chophouse is an independent restaurant locally owned and operated in Albuquerque.

Located in the vibrant ABQ Uptown shopping center, The Chophouse is a fine dining inter-pretation of the classic American steakhouse. For the best steaks you’ve ever had and a big city dining experience in our small city, The Chophouse is the place to be.

2201 Q St Suite B • Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110-2055(505) 837-CHOP (2467) • [email protected]


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66 DinerAnyone walking into the rebuilt 66 Diner now officially designated Historic Route 66 in Albuquerque, NM, will find it reassuringly the same. The atmosphere, from the black and white tiled floor with a built-in hop scotch game, to the hot pink and florescent turquoise decor accents reflects the 50s era. The daily blue plate specials and antique Route 66 signs along the wall map of the Mother Road convince the hungry diner that the jukebox has hardly skipped a beat. It’s deja vu of a bygone rendezvous favorite.

1405 Central Ave. NEAlbuquerque, 87106

(505) 247-1421www.66diner.com

424 Central SE • Albuquerque 87102(505) 243-0200


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7752 Corrales RoadP.O. Box 1326

Corrales, NM 87048

(505) 898-2327 • Fax: (505) 898-9517 • Toll Free: (888) 418-7337


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Thank you to our local businesses for these donations!

Alameda Greenhouse

Bond Square Head Shovel 2 DeWitt Weed Barrier Rolls Topsy Turvey Tomato Planter Ferti-Lome All Purpose Sprayer Bond Hedge Shear Bond Folding Saw E-Z Wet Soil Penetrant

Home Depot - Rio Rancho

2 Gift Certificates

Jericho Nursery

2 pair of work gloves Shovel Pole Pruner

Lowe’s - Rio Rancho

2 Corona Saws

Osuna Nursery

Fiscars Hedge Trimmer Fiscars Saw 18” Small By Pass Pruner ¾” By Pass Pruner

Rehms Nursery

Corona Hand Pruning Saw


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Alameda GreenhouseGreenhouse, Nursery and Garden Center9515-B 4th Street NWAlbuquerque, NM 87114(505) 898-3562

Osuna Nursery501 Osuna Road Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87113(505) 345-6644

Rehm’s Nursery and Garden Center5801 Lomas Boulevard Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87110-6540(505) 266-5978

Greenhouse and Garden Supply3820 Midway Place Northeast Albuquerque, NM 87109-5813(505) 345-6700

Rio Rancho

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Volunteers: An Untapped ResourceThe involvement of volunteers are essential to the vision, spirit, and quality of life in any community. The city of Rio Rancho’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Depart-ment and its Keep Rio Rancho Beautiful Division recently launched a tree steward program for the community.

Participants in the program received training by local ISA Certified Arborists from Bernalillo County Extension Office, Trees of Corrales and the University of New Mexico in arboricul-ture. Participants were asked to volunteer for a year to help the city plant and take care of trees in public parks, in exchange for technical training. Twenty-five volunteers successfully completed the training and were recently certified as official City of Rancho Tree Stewards. The program is also made possible through support provided by Keep America Beautiful and the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department.


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Thank you to these partners for their support of Think Trees:

Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Service

NMSU Cooperative Extension ServiceThe mission of the Cooperative Extension Service is to provide the people of New Mexico with practical, research-based knowledge and programs to improve their quality of life in the areas of agriculture and natural resources, consumer and family issues, youth development and community economic development.

City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Department

University of New Mexico Physical Plant DepartmentThe Physical Plant Department is responsible for the care and upkeep of the physical campus environment. The Arboriculture staff is responsible for maintaining the campus woody ornamentals. The PPD arboriculture program continues to be a strong leader in the plant health care industry by participating in the New Mexico Think Trees conference and International Society of Arboriculture arborist certification. The department currently employs 6 ISA Certified Aborists, and 1 ISA Board Certified Master Arborist.

City of Rio Rancho Department of Parks, Recreation and Comunity ServicesThe Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department strives to create and maintain spaces and activities that grow a greater sense of community and enhance the quality of life for its residents.

Special thank you to Valerie Burkett, Graphic Designer of the City of Rio Rancho Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Service for design of this publication.

Parks, Recreation and Community Services

Think Trees New Mexico, Inc.

1510 Menaul Blvd NWAlbuquerque, NM 87107

(505)243-1386

[email protected]

26th Annual Think Trees ConferenceAn Urban Tree Care Conference

February 2 & 3, 2012Albuquerque, New Mexico

26th annual think trees conference...she is coauthor of five books including arboriculture:...

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