2026 Spring Webinar Series

Improving young tree establishment rates with easy, available tools

What’s it about?

Urban planting sites present numerous challenges, and municipal foresters often face constraints related to time, budget, and long-term maintenance. As a result, not every tree can be expected to survive in all planting situations. In this webinar, Rhoda will outline practical, readily available tools and strategies to improve tree establishment, with an emphasis on informed species and stock selection, as well as the use of locally-available materials to enhance soil conditions at planting sites.

About Rhoda B. deJonge

Rhoda B. deJonge is the Director of Plant Responses and the Environment Team at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre where she leads a team undertaking innovative research related to applied urban forestry solutions, soil health, and sustainable horticultural production practices. Previous to her position at Vineland, Rhoda worked in the urban forestry sector in industry, academia, and non-profit positions in both USA and Canada. Rhoda completed her PhD at the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Forestry.

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