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2026 Trees + Tech Summit: Full Agenda Released

Taking place November 16 in St. Louis, this full day urban forestry summit brings together industry leaders to explore the intersection of technology, data, and the future of tree management. Discover cutting-edge presentations on LiDAR innovation, AI-assisted inventory, drone-based assessment, and digital twins — plus hands-on demos, networking opportunities, and continuing education credits. Join speakers from American Forests, Arbor Day Foundation, leading municipalities, and more as we shape the future of urban forestry together.

Registration is filling up, so learn more and register here!

From the Experts at PlanIT Geo:

From Maps to Mobile: How Aguilar Plant Care Streamlined Tree Management
 

Aguilar Plant Care replaced hand-drawn maps, cutting errors and transforming their client communication into a competitive advantage.

The Core Four Fields of Tree Inventory
 

Explore the four non-negotiable data fields that form the foundation of every effective tree inventory, as well as other best practices for a practical and actionable tree inventory.

Turning Tree Data into Loyal Business for Tree Care Companies
 

Learn how tree care companies transform one-time jobs into profitable recurring services by documenting and tracking tree inventory with strategic planning.

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Upcoming Events:

2026 Urban Tree Summit 
September 23, 2026

Silver Spring, MD

PRESENTER: Ian Hanou,  “LiDAR-Based Tree Inventories: Pros, Cons, Trends and Considerations” 

Texas Tree Conference – ISA

September 23-26, 2026

Waco, TX

PRESENTER: Matt Grubisich “LiDAR-Based Tree Inventories: Pros, Cons, Trends and Considerations” 

ATTENDEES:

Stephen Bay, Matt Grubisich, Chris Worst

Canadian Urban Forestry Conference  
October 13-16, 2026

Quebec, Canada

PRESENTERS: Ian Hanou and Jakarto, “Hybrid by Design: A Practitioner Led Model for LiDAR‑Enabled Urban Tree Inventories in Canadian Cities” 

ATTENDEES: Matt Grubisich, Ian Hanou

Around the Industry:

The Legal Case for Protecting Trees on Private Land 

Legal frameworks matter: strong enforcement and clear standards are essential for protecting private trees.

San Diego County's Urban Forest Gets a Regional Roadmap
 

Tree San Diego and PlanIT Geo are building the county's first Regional Urban Forestry Master Plan. Join a virtual listening session on September 22 to help shape priorities for planting and managing trees across communities.

Morristown Secures $758K to Transform Its Urban Forest

The Town of Morristown, NJ received a Natural Climate Solutions Grant to plant nearly 500 trees across underserved neighborhoods and parks.

Check Out Our Entire Urban Forestry Resource Library Here →