Obstructions for trees around airports can hinder aircraft operations, requiring airports to manage tree growth on and off airport property. TRB hosted a webinar on Thursday, August 15, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern that helped identify mitigation strategies to address immediate needs and long-term planning. Presenters discussed data collection methods and considerations for each mitigation strategy.

This webinar was based on ACRP Research Report 259: Methods to Manage Tree Growth Near Airports.

This webinar was sponsored by TRB’s Airport Cooperative Research Program.

The slides are linked in the meeting materials. View the recorded webinar below.

Webinar agenda and presenters

1. Overview of mitigation strategies for managing tree growth – Stephanie Ward, Mead & Hunt

2. Data collection tools and methods for assessing tree growth – Andrew Brenner, NV5 Geospatial

3. Additional resources including ADIP and local GIS sources – David Grigg, NV5 Geospatial

4. Question and answer session moderated by Steven Derengowski, InterVISTAS Consulting

The first 60 minutes of the webinar were for presentations and the final 30 minutes were reserved for audience questions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this webinar, participants can:

1. Identify mitigation strategies to address immediate needs and long-term planning

2. Assess benefit-cost considerations

American Institute of Certified Planners Certification Maintenance Credits

This webinar was approved by the American Planning Association (APA) for 1.5 Certification Maintenance (CM) Credits. CM credits provide continuing education opportunities for AICP Certified Planners to continue their professional skills and knowledge. To receive CM credits, Certified Planners should visit the TRB event webpage on American Planning Association and register their participation. If you have problems reporting your CM credits or have general questions about the CM program, please contact the APA.

Continuing Education Units for Accredited Airport Executives

The American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) provided 1 Continuing Education Units (CEU) to accredited airport executives who attended this webinar. Claim CEUs by visiting www.aaae.org/ceu. For questions about AAAE continuing education units, please contact accreditation@aaae.org.