Tech-Driven Trees: Advancing Urban Forestry with Technology

Virtual Webinar • December 11, 2025 • 10–11:30 a.m. CT • 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ET • 9–10:30 a.m. MT • 8–9:30 a.m. PT

This live virtual program offers an in-depth exploration of how ground-based LiDAR technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning is transforming the way municipalities conduct urban tree inventories. Participants will examine the practical use of these advanced technologies, with a focus on key considerations such as cost, environmental conditions, and project-specific requirements. This session will guide attendees through the fundamentals of how the technology works, types of data it captures, and the conditions under which it performs best. Real-world examples will illustrate how municipalities of all sizes are incorporating technology into their management strategies to improve decision-making and optimize resource allocation.

After completing this course, participants will be better able to:

1. Assess the role and potential impact of emerging technologies including AI, machine learning, and LiDAR on urban forest management.
2. Explain how emerging technologies work for urban forest management and what type of data it provides.
3. Develop a strategic approach to urban forest management that integrates emerging technologies to enhance decision-making, sustainability, and resource allocation.

Speakers/Panelists
Josh Behounek
Business Development Manager
Davey Resource Group

Shane McQuillan
City Forester
Des Moines, IA

Lori Brockelbank
Area Manager
Davey Resource Group

Proficiency Level: Introductory

This program offers 0.1 CEU credits for the one-hour presentation portion of the program. The final half hour discussion in the lounge area is optional.

Registration: Free for members; $99 for nonmembers

Instructions for joining the webinar will be emailed to you the day prior, and day of the event.

A recording of this program will be available through the APWA Resource Center 3-4 weeks following the live program.

Click, Listen and Learn Contact Information Questions: (800) 848-2792, education@apwa.org

LAST DAY TO REGISTER: 12:00 p.m. Central Time December 10, 2025

Refund Policy: Online Education Program–Cancellation/Refund Policy