BEDFORD— Jacob Roos, Indiana DNR Director of Urban Forestry, will present the April Parks Program on caring for urban trees—any tree in your yard, in parks, or along city streets. The program is on Thursday, April 30, at 6 p.m., at the Otis Park Bath House.
Roos will discuss the unique issues trees in urban areas face. Unlike trees in our woodlands, urban trees have a litany of issues to deal with, so it’s important to plant the right tree in the right place. Choosing the right tree depends on several factors, such as the amount of space available, the proximity to roads with winter salt or powerlines, or keeping views from being obstructed.
Urban trees also need more attention than woodland trees, and Roos will discuss how to identify typical defects and early problems trees may develop and how to remedy them before they get serious. He’ll also talk about how to trim or prune trees and how not to prune them. Pruning is one of the biggest mistakes people make that put their yard trees at risk.
The advice Roos offers will benefit those who manage parks, golf courses, or any property with trees, but it is mostly for homeowners and those who just care about the trees in their yards and have questions about how to best care for them.
Please RSVP for the program by April 29 so officials know how many people to expect by calling 812-275-5692 or emailing aray@bedford.in.us.
Mark your calendars, too, for the May program on May 28, when Bill Van Tine will present a program on Hydroponics.
