Growing Green: Practical Tips in Tree Planting for Long Term Growth NEW!
Trees are important in the modern environment. They help reduce air pollution, remove CO2 from the atmosphere, provide cooling, and even increase property values. Planting trees correctly is essential for their survival and healthy growth. In this class, students will learn the step-by-step process of proper tree planting, the importance of site selection, soil preparation, and aftercare, as well as the environmental benefits of trees.
Instructor: James Martin
About the Instructor:
James Martin is a retired Consulting Arborist who lives in Chelmsford. He holds degrees in Plant and Soil Science and Arboriculture from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he later served as an adjunct professor. He also hold a M.B.A. in Marketing from the University of Illinois at Springfield. As a member of the Massachusetts Arborists Association, James enjoyed a 50-year career as both a teacher and an arborist.