Trees, People, & the Law Symposium

Who Should Attend?

Municipalities, other government agencies, utilities, private contractors, and landowners often find themselves involved in litigation from incidents related to trees. Consequently, the rights, duties, and liabilities that these entities have with regard to trees is an area of increasing interest and concern. This national symposium is designed to provide a background for understanding and an opportunity to discuss the issues surrounding trees, people, and the law.

• Planners.
• Landscape Architects.
• Municipal Attorneys.
• Attorneys.
• Municipal Arborists.
• Commercial Arborists.
• Consulting Arborists.
• Utility Arborists.
• Park Managers.
• Grounds Maintenance Personnel.
• Community Foresters.
• Environmental Consultants.
• Public Officials.
• Corporate Executives & Managers.
• Transportation Engineers.
• Transportation Department Tree Maintenance Personnel.
• Landowners.

You Will Learn

• Understand the basics of what you need to know when trees enter the legal system.
• Learn the duties, rights, and responsibilities of landowners, neighbors, arborists, utilities, and municipalities to prevent injuries and damage caused by trees.
• Protect yourself from tree failures resulting from storm damage.
• Hear how to design a tree inspection and maintenance plan that demonstrates “due diligence.”
• Find out what to do about encroaching trees and other neighbor disputes.
• Discover how to protect yourself and limit your liability.
• Hear case studies that dramatically illustrate what to do and what not to do when a tree causes personal injury or property damage.
• Learn the role insurance plays in resolving tree law disputes.
• Learn about ordinances and policies that other communities have adopted to improve tree cover and enhance their environments.
• Enjoy many opportunities to network with presenters and other attendees.