Register for the upcoming LandscapeWebinars.org session with Dr. Demian Gomez, the Regional Forest Health Coordinator for the Texas A&M Forest Service scheduled for April 3.

Learn about the impact of climate change on forest health, recognizing key secondary pests, and better understand invasive species and their impact on ecosystems and communities.

 
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Earn LA/CES HSW, ISA, APLD, and PGMS CEUs on your own time.

Webinar Description:
This webinar explores the growing challenges to forest health U.S., where climate change and invasive species are altering urban and natural landscapes. We will focus on secondary pests-once minor problems that have become significant threats due to environmental stressors. We'll examine how shifting climate patterns impact tree resilience and pest activity. The discussed concepts will offer insights for urban forestry and land management professionals. Attendees will gain practical strategies for mitigating forest decline and fostering healthier, climate-resilient urban ecosystems.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the Impact of Climate Change on Forest Health while learning how shifting climate patterns influences tree stress, making them more susceptible to secondary pests and other environmental threats.
2. Recognize key secondary pests that have become significant damaging agents, understand their life cycles, and explore how changing conditions contribute to their increasing prevalence.
3. Understand how invasive species are impacting ecosystems and communities.

Dr. Demian Gomez is the Regional Forest Health Coordinator for the Texas A&M Forest Service. His work focuses on early detection, management, and regional initiatives to address forest pests. He coordinates forest health projects across Central and West Texas with government, academic, and private partners.