Wood Decay Fungi and How They Factor into Tree Risk Assessments
In this session, you will learn how to identify certain species of wood decay fungi that are found on urban trees. Then, we will discuss the effects each species can have on a tree’s structural stability and health.
Chrissy Balk
Chrissy Balk is a Plant Pathologist and Technical Advisor for The Davey Tree Expert Company in Kent, Ohio. She received her undergraduate degree from St. Lawrence University in Biology, and her Master’s degree from The Ohio State University in Plant Pathology.
At Davey, her main job duties include regional office support, training/teaching Davey (and non-Davey) employees, research, professional presentations, outreach, and writing/editing scientific articles. Chrissy specializes in wood decay fungi and tree risk assessments.
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