Join The Morton Arboretum’s Global Tree Conservation Program to explore our efforts to protect endangered tree species across Asia. As a biodiversity hotspot, Asia faces urgent threats to its forest ecosystems, including rapid development and habitat loss.
This lecture will highlight how Arboretum researchers work in collaboration with international and local partners in Asia to identify priority tree species, conduct gap analyses for conservation initiatives, and implement on-the-ground restoration efforts.
Discover how expertise from the Arboretum is building capacity for tree conservation in countries like Vietnam and Laos, ensuring that vital oak species and other threatened trees are secured for the future.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
This program is presented as part of the Destination Asia Festival.
Instructor: Global Tree Conservation Program staff, The Morton Arboretum
Age: 16 and older
Course number: N099
Instructors
Global Tree Conservation Program staff, The Morton Arboretum
The Global Tree Conservation Program at The Morton Arboretum works to safeguard tree species through research, conservation, and collaboration. The program integrates conservation in the wild (in situ) and in collections (ex situ). Species are prioritized for action through IUCN Red List assessments and conservation gap analyses, with a special focus on oaks in biodiversity hot spots. The Global Tree Conservation team works with local research and conservation partners to develop and implement conservation action plans to promote preservation, management, and recovery of threatened tree species, while building capacity for conservation and raising awareness about conservation issues.
What to Know
This program meets indoors.
A water bottle and materials for taking notes may be useful.
See Education Program Policies for information about cancellations, refunds, and scholarships.
Program Schedule
Choose the session you wish to attend during checkout.
Saturday, August 1, 2026, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Cudahy Room, Administration and Research Center (parking lot P-1), East Side
Sunday, August 2, 2026, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Cudahy Room, Administration and Research Center (parking lot P-1), East Side
