The focus of this 2-hour webinar will be on how to manage and prune native vegetation adjacent to trails, drives, and streets for optimal environmental functions, appearance, safety, & visibility.
We will cover the current best pruning practices and how they translate for the specific vegetation goals and functions of natural area plantings. Considerations for reducing long-term labor needs and how to lengthen the time between pruning cycles will be covered, along with common pruning techniques that are ineffective and why. We will wrap up with a look at some examples of common trail side vegetation situations and how to determine an effective pruning and vegetation management program. Vital take way lessons will be how to work in a way that honors the natural structure and character of native plants while meeting clearance and visibility needs.
Participants are invited to share images of a trail side pruning challenge for class discussion. This class is open to everyone, but geared towards public works, maintenance, and landscape crew members as well as community stewardship volunteers, supervisors, and field staff.
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
