CWEL Webinar March 10, 2026

"Pruning Urban Trees for Better Structure, Health, and Drought Tolerance"

Date & Time: March 10, 2026 @ 2:00 pm

Location: Online via Zoom

CEUs Provided: (1) ISA, (1) QWEL, & (1) UCNP

CWEL Webinar is FREE to attend. Click Here for the webinar Registration.

If you need CEUs, you MUST ALSO register for a ticket using the REGISTER NOW button on this page. 

Registration for CEUs is FREE for UNLA members and $10 for non-members.  After you are registered, you will receive a link for the webinar in your confirmation e-mail. Certificates of attendance will be emailed after the webinar.

Introduction: Urban trees can develop weak structure, poor form, internal decay, and flammable dead wood when poorly managed. Pruning can improve the appearance of your trees, reduce fire risk, and maybe even moderate their water use. Learn the best practices for pruning young and mature trees to make them more resilient to drought and other hazards in urban environments.

Our Presenter: Dr. Miles Becker is an ISA Certified Arborist with experience as a tree climber, consultant, and researcher. He received his PhD in urban ecology at the University of Nevada, Reno and then worked in the tree industry for 12 years before joining Extension at USU. He works with professional arborists, landscapers, and homeowners to grow healthy and long-lived trees in Utah’s tough climates.