About Glynn Percival, Ph.D, Senior Arboricultural Research Manager, Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory
Dr. Glynn Percival is the Senior Arboricultural Researcher at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory based in Charlotte, NC. He is the author of over 100 scientific papers, magazine articles and book chapters. In addition, Glynn is on the editorial board for Arboriculture and Urban Forestry and Urban Forestry Urban Greening and is the co-editor of the proceedings of the Trees, People and Built Environment Conference. Reading University made him an honorary visiting research fellow. He is also a visiting lecturer at the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens and was awarded the prestigious Arboricultural Association Award for Research and Education in 2017 and the International Society of Arboriculture LCC Chadwick Award for Research in 2020. Dr. Percival is actively involved in managing urban and rural landscapes for the Royal Households and Duchy of Cornwall.
9:45 AM | Salt in the Soil: Challenges and Solutions for Tree Health
Salt stress is an increasingly common challenge for trees in urban and roadside environments throughout the US, driven by de-icing practices, irrigation with saline water, and soil contamination. Elevated salt levels disrupt water uptake, impair physiological processes, and lead to decline or mortality in sensitive species. This presentation will explore factors contributing to salt tolerance in trees. These factors provide a framework for future tree selection aimed at resilience to extreme salt conditions. Attendees will gain actionable insights to mitigate salt damage and promote tree resilience in landscapes under challenging salinity conditions.