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Annual Conference in Columbia, MO
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Accommodations:
Tiger Hotel
23 South 8th St.
Columbia, Missouri 65201
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Speaker Highlight: Hank Stelzer, Blair Crosby, and Sam Wright
The Legacy Oaks of the Francis Quadrangle: The Rejuvenation and Management of UM’s Iconic Landscape Trees
This discussion will provide a brief overview of the University of Missouri Botanic Garden - Campus tree canopy, specialty gardens, tree endowments, and maintenance/management of the grounds. This intro will set the stage for an in-depth presentation (and tour) on the process of removing, replacing, and managing the iconic “quad oaks”; a multi-year campaign to prepare for removal of aging pin oaks (Quercus palustris); and their replacement.
The Landscape Services team is made up by the Director of LS – Joe Kovolyan, Operations Manager – Blair Crosby, Manager of Horticulture – Jenna Sommer, Urban Forester – Sam Wright, and Landscape Designer – Zach Ignotz. The LS team is blessed to have 4 ISA Certified Arborists on staff; career landscape professionals, working at institutions like MO Botanic Garden, The University of Puget Sound, SiteOne Landscape Supply, and the United States Marine Corps (although Zach wishes it was the Army). Varying levels of education and field experience contribute to making a well-rounded and knowledgeable team that cares for the University of Missouri campus grounds.
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