Seminar to provide insight into the value, future of trees

FALLBROOK - Save Our Forest will bring a speaker to Fallbrook whose topic, "Arboriculture in the 21^st Century" will bring information important to the preservation of a healthful environment. Jim Clark will travel from Northern California to deliver his vital message to Fallbrook residents on Sat., Oct. 17 at 2 p.m. in the community room of Fallbrook Library, 124 S. Mission Rd.

Clarks' credentials are extensive. He is a principal with HortScience, Inc., an arboriculture and urban forestry consulting firm, since 1991. His background includes a bachelors degree in plant science from Rutgers University, followed by a masters degree in horticulture. He spent 10 years on the faculty of the University of Washington at the Center for Urban Horticulture.

"Mr. Clark is an interesting and entertaining speaker whose knowledge is so valuable for California’s future," said Jackie Heyneman of Fallbrook's Save Our Forest.