Dr. Richard W. Harris, considered by most to be the "father of arboriculture," has passed away at the age of 92.

Arborists around the world knew Dick as a member of the faculty at the University of California, Davis where he worked in the Environmental Horticulture Department from 1950 – 1986.  In addition, Dick served as director of the Parks and Recreation Administrators Institute from 1960-84 and president of the International Society of Arboriculture.  He was the author of Arboriculture – The Integrated Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs and Vines, first published in 1983.  Dick was one of the founders of the California Tree Failure Report Program.

Learn more, and share your stories, on the Dr. Richard W. Harris memorial page created by the Western Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture.

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