Presenter: Chelsi Abbott
Format: Live Webinar
Date: 12/18/25
Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM EST (Please adjust for your time zone)
CEUs:
ISA BCMA Management: 1
Climber Specialist: 1
ISA Certified Arborist: 1
Utility Specialist: 1
Urban Forester Specialist: 1
Aerial Lift Specialist: 1
Objectives:
- Identify visual symptoms and diagnostic features of oak wilt.
- Explain how the disease spreads through root grafts and insect vectors.
- Apply management practices to contain and prevent oak wilt outbreaks.
Course Description:
Oak wilt is one of the most destructive diseases affecting oak trees across the United States. This one-hour webinar will provide arborists, urban foresters, and landscape professionals with the essential knowledge needed to recognize, manage, and prevent the spread of this deadly vascular disease.
Participants will learn how to identify early symptoms of oak wilt in both red and white oak species, understand the biology and transmission of the pathogen Bretziella fagacearum, and explore best practices for disease management. The session will also highlight current research, regional management strategies, and regulatory considerations for affected communities.
