Tree Inspection & Management Tips from the Experts with Certified Arborist, Lisa Smith & Bethany Ring, Esq. (Graves & King)

Join Bethany J. Ring, Esq., Partner at Graves & King, LLP, and Lisa Smith, Registered Arborist and CEO at The Tree Resource, for a comprehensive dive into the intersection of arboriculture and the law. This session is designed to provide attendees with a clear framework for identifying arboreal hazards while maintaining a rigorous administrative trail. By blending technical field skills with legal best practices, the presenters will demonstrate how a proactive management culture can help better your parks while also significantly reducing physical hazards and organizational risk.

Learning Outcomes

• Master Risk Prioritization: Learn modern strategies to improve the management and prioritization of tree risk reduction across various park environments.
• Implement Field Essentials: Gain a foundational understanding of visual inspection basics tailored for park personnel to identify structural defects and immediate hazards.
• Develop Defensible Documentation: Identify key methods to mitigate potential liabilities through structured inspection scheduling and comprehensive documentation protocols.