on October 9 th 2017 in Ferrara, Italy

Topic:

Tree Architecture and Morphophysiology

The shape of trees is the dynamic result of the continuous interaction of every individual tree with the context, even physical, that surrounds it. Tree architecture is the discipline that, defining the principles underlying such interaction, allows to reconstruct the past of a tree, to understand its present and to predict its future evolution.

Through tree morphophysiology it is also possible to relate the architecture of a tree with its biological and functional characteristics, defining the morphological and anatomical relationships that connect the different parts of it. In this way it is possible, for example, to infer the root system organization from the characteristics of the tree’s canopy.

Similarly, it is possible to identify any energetic, hormonal or structural alterations, because the tree architecture would show the consequences of them, or you can evaluate the importance of some symptoms, such as cavities, depending on the indi-
vidual evolution of a tree.

Although the principles of tree architecture and morphophysiology have been studied for more than thirty years, their use at diagnostic and application levels is still very limited. The presentation, from a practical point of view, intends to contribute to highlight this subject.

Speaker:
Dr Giovanni Morelli, agronomist and arborist, owner of Progetto Verde since 1994, is a consultant in in urban arboriculture, specialized in tree risk and tree stability assessment. He has written numerous articles and he is a lecturer in university courses. He has been speaker at more than 60 national and international conferences or seminars. He is a member of the ISA International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), of the SIA (Società Italiana di Arboricoltura), and of SAG Baumstatik e.V.. He is ISA Certified Arborist, ETT – European Tree Technician, Board Certified Master Arborist (ISA) and TRAQ (Tree Risk Assessment Qualification).

The presentation will be held in English language. Translations of questions from English to German or Italian will available upon request.

Program:

On the following day, October 10 th , the Annual General Meeting of SAG Baumstatik will take place in the same venue. The AGM is not open to the public.