Join us for the 2022 MAA Annual Meeting at The German Club in Walpole, MA.  Reconnect with friends, enjoy great food, and participate in the annual election for the 2023 Board of Directors.

4:30 - 5:30 PM   Social hour
5:30 - 6:30 PM   Board election / educational presentation
6:30 - 7:30 PM   Dinner

How to Manage Beech Leaf Disease & Spotted Lanternfly

Massachusetts is no stranger to devastating invasive pest and disease threats. Trees and shrubs in the state have been subjected to attack from Spongy Moth, Hemlock Woolly Adelgid, and many more. Now arborists can add Beech Leaf Disease and Spotted Lanternfly to the list of tree health concerns. Due to the novel way BLD is attacking our trees and the plague-like arrival of SLF populations, management can be a challenge. We will review the biology and life cycles of both invaders to fully understand recommended management strategies.

Approved for MCA, MDAR & ISA Credit

About our speaker:

Mark Ware is an Arborologist on the Rainbow Ecoscience team, covering the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. He brings more than ten years of experience in arboriculture, plant health care and ornamental horticulture to his position. As an Arborologist, Mark is responsible for supporting research work within Rainbow and for providing PHC technical and application training to clients and their crews. 

Slate of Officers 2023

The nominating committee has recommended that the following slate of officers be set before the membership for a vote on November 15, 2022.

President
Kevin Cleveland, MCA
Tree Tech, Inc.
Foxboro, MA

Vice President
Russell Holman, MCA
Arborway Tree Care
Hyde Park, MA

Secretary/Treasurer
Max Ford-Diamond, MCA
Boston Parks & Recreation
Boston, MA

MCA Representative
Steve Vernon, MCA
Harrison McPhee, Inc.
Millis, MA

Directors
Brandon Maltby, MCA
Maltby & Co., Inc.
Stoughton, MA

Kieran D. Yaple, MCA
Race Mountain Tree Service
Sheffield, MA

Keith Bernard, MCA
Barrett Tree Service East
Medford, MA