Join Andrew Bunting, vice president of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), as he explores the variety of climate-resilient tree species that can help mitigate the effects of climate change.
Andrew will provide tree species and cultivars recommended by the PHS that provide ecological functions, and are resilient to a variety of challenging conditions including urban settings, poor drainage, extreme heat and diseases such as the Emerald Ash Borer.
This presentation will also cover predictive approaches and why these tools are critical to mitigating climate change and ensuring a thriving future for the urban forest and street trees.
Andrew Bunting is Vice President of Horticulture and leads the utilization of planting and design to promote environmentally sound gardening practices at PHS. Andrew has elevated each of the departments he oversees and has increased the brand and visibility of PHS through their respective work.
Andrew received his B.S. in Plant and Soil Science from Southern Illinois University. Prior to arriving at PHS, Andrew worked at the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chanticleer Garden, and the Scott Arboretum for a tenure of 27 years. He has received the American Public Gardens Association’s Professional Citation, Chanticleer Scholarship in Professional Development, and the Certificate of Merit from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. He also serves on the Board of Magnolia Society International. Andrew published his first book in 2015, “The Plant Lover’s Guide to Magnolias.”
Andrew enjoys bird watching, travel and, of course, gardening.