In her role as ArbNet coordinator, Sue Paist engages the Arboretum’s global network of partners.
By developing and strengthening communication channels, facilitating information exchange, and fostering collaboration and dialogue, Paist ensures that the Arboretum’s global network of partners remains well connected and informed.
Paist coordinates the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program, which focuses on providing guidelines that enhance the strength and capacity of tree-focused gardens.
Accomplishments
Paist helped launch ArbNet in 2011 and has grown its worldwide community to include more than 2,000 arboreta listed in ArbNet’s Morton Register and more than 600 arboreta accredited in 40 countries.
ArbNet was honored with the 2022 American Public Gardens Association (APGA) Program Excellence Award. The award celebrates an original and pioneering public horticulture program. Since The Morton Arboretum established ArbNet, it has made great strides in tree planting and care, facilitating collaboration among gardens and arboreta, and providing opportunities for the botanical community to grow.
Paist has presented to many organizations, including the American Public Gardens Association, The Plant Network (UK), International Society of Arboriculture, Partners in Community Forestry, and at an international conference marking the 100-year celebration of the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Forestry Institute and Experimental Arboreta in Vallombrosa, Italy.
Affiliations
Member, International Society of Arboriculture
