WSU Extension offers free forest and tree health seminars

Learn why trees are dying and what to do

Dead and dying trees have proliferated throughout western Washington. Trees were particularly hard-hit in 2018, especially western redcedars, causing concern for many property owners. Washington State University (WSU) Extension Forestry will be giving a free public seminar to explain why so many trees are dying right now and what property owners can do.

Learn what makes forests healthy or unhealthy and how to recognize when there’s a problem on your property. Topics include insects, diseases, and drought, including their environmental roles and the important interactions between them. Learn about what property owners should do (and not do) to increase tree resilience and mitigate impacts. The seminar will be taught by Kevin Zobrist, associate professor of forestry at WSU and author of the book Native Trees of Western Washington.

Upcoming seminars:

• Vashon – April 22nd, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Vashon Land Trust Building

• Woodinville – May 7th, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Brightwater Environmental Education Center

• Skykomish – May 28th, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Skykomish Community Center

• Maple Valley – June 4th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Maple Valley Library (pre-registration required for this one)

• Duvall – June 6th, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Duvall Library

For more information, visit http://forestry.wsu.edu/nps/events/