Lindsey Purcell

lapurcel@purdue.edu
Lindsey Purcell came to the department of Forestry and Natural Resources in 2008 and brings a wealth of experience, including eight years with the city of Indianapolis as forestry supervisor and city forester, director of operations for The Nature Conservancy of Indiana, working many years for tree care and landscape maintenance firms, and adjunct instructor of horticulture technology at Vincennes University. Lindsey is an ISA Certified Arborist with an A.S. from Vincennes University, B.S. from Purdue and M.Ed. from Indiana State. As executive director of the Indiana Arborists Association, his goal will be developing a vibrant extension program that anticipates the needs of the urban forestry community and arboriculture professionals Lindsey will work closely with students at Purdue pursuing a minor in Urban Forestry, providing instruction in Arboriculture Practices and Urban Forestry Issues courses in the FNR department.

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We need trees and here’s why…

February 18, 2020 - From Issue:
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Recreational areas are critical to community well-being.

Trees in our cities and towns beautify our urban landscapes, but they are more than just a pretty face. Their functional values are becoming increasingly more important in the midst of climate change and disappearing urban forests and woodlots.

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Urban Trees and Climate Change

February 4, 2020 - From Issue:
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Increasing temperatures increase water demands and maintenance inputs.

The urban environment is tough for growing trees and our changing climate is going to make it even tougher. Planting trees is part of the solution, but not the answer. We can’t just keep planting trees; we have to start growing and sustaining existing trees.

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The Silent Tree Killer- Compaction

August 27, 2019 - From Issue:
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construction

Many tree issues are relatively easy to diagnose, but, when it comes to diagnosing issues below ground, where the roots are located, it becomes a bit tricky.

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Homeowner Tree Care Accidents

July 17, 2018 - From Issue:
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tree work

  The Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) conducted an analysis of 62 civilian tree care-related accidents reported by the media from January 2017 to June 2018. TCIA is a trade association that promotes professional tree care and discourages homeowners from taking unnecessary risks caring for their trees themselves. While these numbers are not representative of…Read more about Homeowner Tree Care Accidents[Read More]

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How Old Is My Tree?

April 10, 2018 - From Issue:
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Tape Measure

Everyone loves big, veteran trees. They have a certain distinction and royalty in our forests and landscapes. The first question asked is, “I wonder how old that tree is?” Determination of the actual age of a standing, tree is difficult. There are many methods and techniques. Some are fairly accurate and many are just good guesses.

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Take Precautions When Hiring Tree Services to Help with Storm Clean-Up

February 23, 2018 - From Issue:
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Wind Damaged Tree

Finding a qualified tree service is important protection for the tree owner. Often, less credible tree companies follow storms for a “quick buck” and move out of town as fast as the storm. Knowing how to hire a reputable arborist can help prevent becoming a victim all over again. A professionally trained arborist can help…Read more about Take Precautions When Hiring Tree Services to Help with Storm Clean-Up[Read More]

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