Forest Health Workshop - In-service Training

900 Clemson Road,Columbia SC 29229

27 April, 2022

Description

In-service Training for Clemson Extension and South Carolina Forestry Commission on April 27, 2022. This in-service workshop will be given by Drs. Dave Coyle (Clemson University) and Kelly Oten (NC State University). We will cover identification and management (chemical, cultural) of common (and sometimes uncommon) forest pests and invasive plants. AGENDA: 9:00 Welcome 9:05-10:05 Native pine pests: Biology and management (Dr. Kelly Oten) 10:05-10:15 Break 10:15-11:00 Invasive plants: Identification and management (Dr. Dave Coyle) 11:00-11:45 Tree health and declines (Dr. Dave Coyle) 11:45-12:30 Lunch (provided) 12:30-1:15 Forest pests of hardwoods and their management: Emerald ash borer, spotted lanternfly, native defoliators (Dr. Kelly Oten) 1:15-2:00 Invasive forest pests: Laurel wilt, Asian longhorned beetle (Dr. Dave Coyle) 2:00 Adjourn Presenters: Dr. Dave Coyle and Dr. Kelly Oten (NC State: https://cnr.ncsu.edu/directory/kelly-oten/) Location: Clemson Sandhill REC, Lakehouse SAF and ISA credits available! FREE to attend, just need to register. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.