Rich Hauer, Ph.D.

Curriculum Vitae: Hauer CV

Ph.D. Dissertation: Hauer Dissertation

Recent Presentations:

Rapid City South Dakota: Storms Talk, Construction Talk, Tree Risk Management Talk

Green Bay N.E.W Landscape Short Course

2007 Society of American Foresters

Illinois Arborist Association Fall 2007 Conference

2007 Empire State Green Industry Show

Ice Storms Publication

Biography

Richard is an Assistant Professor of Forestry at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point teaching courses in the urban forestry and core forestry programs areas. Prior to coming to UWSP, Rich coordinated the Shade Tree Program at the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. He has worked in tree biology research, natural resource consulting, landscape maintenance, and as an arborist. He has a Ph.D. in Urban and Community Forestry at the University of Minnesota, M.S. in Tree Biology from the University of Illinois, and B.S. in Urban Forestry and Botany from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Education

Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2005. Urban Forestry
M.S., University of Illinois-Urbana/Champaign, 1995. Tree Biology / Urban Forest Health
B.S., University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1992. Urban Forestry / Botany
A.A.S., University of Minnesota-Waseca, 1987. Horticulture Technology

Honors/Awards

2008, CNR Scholarship Award, UWSP College of Natural Resources
2008, Student Nomination for Outstanding Teacher, UWSP College of Natural Resources
2007, CNR Outstanding Professional Service Award,UWSP College of Natural Resources
2007, Student Nomination for Outstanding Teacher, UWSP College of Natural Resources
2006, Student Nomination for Outstanding Teacher, UWSP College of Natural Resources
2006, Faculty Nomination for Outstanding Teacher, UWSP College of Natural Resources
2004, Minnesota Society of Arboriculture Toothless Saw Award
2003, Federated Garden Clubs of Minnesota Scholarship in Horticulture and Forestry
2003, University of Minnesota, Waseca Alumni Association Alumni Graduate Scholarship
2002, Minnesota Association of Professional Employees Scholarship
2002, Society of American Foresters Certified Forester, Certification # 1343
2002, Leiton E. Nelson Graduate Scholarship
2001, Association of Natural Resource Education Professionals Gold Award
2000, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Annual Employee Achievement Award
2000, USDOT Merit Award, Member of the Interagency Living Snowfence Task Force

Professional Affiliations

International Society of Arboriculture (1987 to Present)
   Education Goods and Services Committee (2005 to present)
   Education Program co-chair 2006 Annual Conference (2005 to 2006)
Minnesota Society of Arboriculture (1987 to Present)
    President (2002 and 2003)
    Vice-president (2001)
    Education and Research Committee (1999 to 2003)
    Electrical Hazard Awareness Program (1999 to 2003)
    Awards Committee (2002 to 2003)
Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee
    Executive Board Member (2001 to 2003)
    Forest Health Subcommittee (1998 to 2003)
    Research and Education Subcommittee (1998 to 2003)
Student Society of Arboriculture (University of Minnesota, 1997 to 1998)
    Communications Director and Newsletter Editor (1997 and 1998 academic years)
    Chair of fund raising events (1997)
Student Society of Arboriculture (University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, 1988 to 1992)
    Organization co-advisor
    President (1990 to 1991 academic year)
    Arbor Day Chair (1990 and 1991)
    Tree Nursery Chair (1990)
Society of American Foresters (1999 to present)
Wisconsin Arborist Association (1989 to Present)
    Board of Directors (2005 to present)
    Executive Position Ad Hoc Committee (2005 to present)

Courses

FOR 232: Dendrology and Silvics (Annually)
FOR 319: Land Surveying (Annually)
FOR 312: Amenity Forestry – Landscape Aesthetics (Annually)
FOR 333: Urban Forestry (Annually)
FOR 342: Urban Trees and Shrubs (Annually)
FOR 385: Applied Principles of Landscape Architecture (Annually)
FOR 424: Forest Pathology (Spring 2006)
FOR 435: Nursery Operations and Management (Annually)
FOR 499: Independent Study in Urban Forestry Topics (On-Demand)
FOR 796: Advanced Topics in Urban Forestry (Alternate Years)
NR 151: Ecological Basis of Natural Resource Management (lab instructor, Spring 2004)
NR 495: Ecological Basis for Planning and Design (Alternate Years)

Research

Research Interests

PhD Dissertation: Urban Forestry and Urban Forest Capacity: Defining Capacity and Models of Capacity Building

Masters Thesis: Physiological Responses to Drought of Acer saccharum and Acer saccharum ssp. nigrum Seedlings from Different Geographic Seed Sources

Current Research Topics:
 
Urban Tree Response to Sidewalk and Street Repair
Ice Storms and Urban Tree Tolerance
Regeneration of American Elm in the Urban Forest: Implications for Long-term Dutch Elm Disease Management Programs
Spatially Defining the Urban Forest in Wisconsin
Effects of State Urban and Community Forestry Programs on Building Local Urban Forestry Programs

Publications

Peer Reviewed Publications:

Hauer, R.J. and G.R. Johnson. 2008. Federal Requirements of State Urban and Community Forestry Programs within the 50 United States. Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (in press)

Hauer, R.J., C.J. Casey Widstrand, and R.W. Miller. 2008. Advancement in State Government Involvement in Urban and Community Forestry in the 50 United States: Changes in Program Status from 1986 to 2002. Arboriculture & Urban Forestry. 34(1):5-12

Hauer, R.J. and G.R. Johnson. 2008. State Urban and Community Forestry Program Funding, Technical Assistance, and Financial Assistance within the 50 United States. Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (in press)

Hanna-Somers, N.A., R.J. Hauer, J.S. Willett, and J.F. Langowski, Jr. 1997. Water Planning Tools for Fixed Military Installations. Federal Facilities Environmental Journal. 8:101-113.

Hauer, R.J. and J.O. Dawson. 1996. Growth and Iron Sequestering of Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) Seedlings Inoculated with Soil Containing Ectomycorrhizal Fungi. Journal of Arboriculture. 22:122-130

Hauer, R.J., R.W. Miller, and D.M. Ouimet. 1994. Street Tree Decline and Construction Damage. Journal of Arboriculture. 20:94‑97

Hauer, R.J., W.S. Wang, and J.O. Dawson. 1993. Ice Storm Damage to Urban Trees. Journal of Arboriculture. 19:187‑194

Book Chapter and Manuals:

Hauer, R.J. and G.R. Johnson. 2003. Tree Risk Management. in J. Pokorny (ed.) Urban Tree Risk Management: A Community Guide to Program Design and Implementation. USDA Forest Service. NA-TP-03-03. pp. 5-10

Johnson, G.R., R.J. Hauer, and J.D. Pokorny. 2003. Prevention of Hazardous Tree Defects. in J. Pokorny (ed.) Urban Tree Risk Management: A Community Guide to Program Design and Implementation. USDA Forest Service. NA-TP-03-03. pp. 117-142

Hauer, R.J. 1999. Tree Inspectors Field Manual. Third Revision. Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Three Ring Binder Compilation of Shade Tree Pest Diagnosis and Control, Tree Selection and Maintenance, and Community Forestry Regulations and Ordinances. 477 pages (unnumbered)

Hauer, R.J. 1999. Pruning. Contributor to Chapter 5. in D. Gullickson, S.J. Josiah, and P. Flynn. Catching the Snow with Living Snow Fences. University of Minnesota Extension Service 07311-GO. pp 76-77

Opitz, E.M., J.F. Langowski, Jr., B. Dziegielewski, N.A. Hanna-Somers, J.S. Willett, and R.J. Hauer. 1998. Forecasting Urban Water Use: Models and Application. in D.D. Baumann, J.J. Boland, and W.M. Hanemann (ed.) Urban Water Demand Management and Planning. McGraw-Hill, New York. pp. 95-134

Peer Reviewed Published Research Reports:

Hauer, R.J., J.O. Dawson, and L.P. Werner. 2006. Trees and Ice Storms: The Development of Ice Storm-Resistant Urban Tree Populations, Second Edition. Joint Publication 06-1, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences and the Office of Continuing Education, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 20 pp.

Johnson, G.R. and R.J. Hauer. 2000. A Practitioner's Guide to Stem Girdling Roots of Trees: Impacts on Trees, Symptomology, and Prevention. University of Minnesota Extension Service BU-7501-S. 20 pp.

Hauer, R.J., M.C. Hruska, and J.O. Dawson. 1994. Trees and Ice Storms: The Development of Ice Storm-Resistant Urban Tree Populations. Special Publication 94-1, Department of Forestry, University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, Urbana, IL. 12 pp.

Doctoral Dissertation and Master of Science Thesis:

Hauer, R.J. 2005. Urban Forestry and Urban Forest Capacity: Defining Capacity and Models of Capacity Building. University of Minnesota. Doctoral Dissertation. Saint Paul, MN. 232 pp.

Hauer, R.J. 1995. Physiological Responses to Drought of Acer saccharum and Acer saccharum ssp. nigrum Seedlings from Different Geographic Seed Sources. M.S. Thesis. University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign. Urbana, IL. 54 pp.

Short Discussion Articles/Conference Proceedings:

Hauer, R.J. 2008. Trees and Ice Storms: Developing Ice Storm Resistance in Urban Tree Populations. Minnesota Shade Tree Advocate. 10(1):6-9

Hauer, R.J. 2007. Better Living Through Silvics, Structural Soils, and Structural Cells. Minnesota Shade Tree Advocate. 9(4):13-14, 16

Hauer, R.J. 2007. State and Federal Development of Local Urban Forestry Activities. Proceedings of the 2007 Convention of the Society of American Foresters. Sustaining America's Forests, Portland, OR October 23 - 27, 2007. Society of American Foresters. Bethesda, MD.

Hauer, R.J. 2007. Stem Girdling Roots (SGR's) and The Rest of the Story. Minnesota Shade Tree Advocate. 9(1):8-10

Hauer, R.J. 2006. Urban Forestry Capacity Building and Models. in. Phillips, V.D. and Tschida, R. (editors), Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Environmental Management for Sustainable Universities, June 26-30, 2006. Global Environmental Management Education Center, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, WI. pp. 1-24

Hauer, R. 2005. How does Dutch Elm Disease Affect the Health of Sugar Maple? Minnesota Shade Tree Advocate. 7(4):5-7

Johnson, G.R. and R.J. Hauer. 2005. Feature Topic: Buried Root Systems Affect Long-Term Tree Health and Stem Girdling Root Formation. Central States Forest Health Watch. USDA Forest Service State & Private Forestry. May: 5-7

Hauer, R.J. 2003. Emerald Ash Borer: An Exotic Species Alert. Minnesota Shade Tree Advocate. 5(3) 7-8

Hauer, R.J. 2003. Emerald Ash Borer: An Exotic Species Alert. Minnesota BetterForests. 8(1) 7-8

Hauer, R.J. 2003. MDA Surveys for Sudden Oak Death. Plant Protection Review. 1(3):6

Hauer, R.J. 2003. Stem-Girdling Roots Prevention Video Completed. The Wisconsin Arborist. 22(3):1

Hauer, R.J. 2003. Dutch Elm Disease Revisited. Plant Protection Review. 1(1):6

Hauer, R. 2002. Minnesota Society of Arboriculture. President's Corner: Farewell Issue From “Iron Man” Mike Zins: Arborescence Newsletter Editor 18 Years Strong. Arborescence. 23(4):1-2

Hauer, R. and R. Benbo. 2002. MDA Offers Tips for Fall Tree Care. Minnesota Department of Agriculture. 2 page news release

Hauer, R. 2002. Minnesota Society of Arboriculture. President's Corner: Back to Our Roots. Arborescence. 23(3):1-2

Hauer, R. 2002. Minnesota Society of Arboriculture. President's Corner: 600 members by 2006, can we do it. Arborescence. 23(2):1-2

Hauer, R. 2002. MTGF Members Make Stem-Girdling Roots Prevention Video A Success. MTGF Clippings. Spring 2002. pp. 6-7

Hauer, R. 2002. Minnesota Society of Arboriculture President's Corner. Arborescence. 23(1):1-2

Hauer, R. and G. Johnson. 2001. Minnesota's Ecoregions: The Northwestern Area. Minnesota Shade Tree Advocate. 4(3):3-6

Hauer, R. 2001. Save your Oaks from Oak Wilt. MDA Update. 8(4):4

Hauer, R. and G. Johnson. 2001. Buried Root Systems and the Effects on Long-term Tree Health and Stem Girdling Roots. SCA Today. February 2001. pp. 1-2

Hauer, R. and G. Johnson. 2001. Buried Root Systems and the Effects on Long-term Tree Health and Stem Girdling Roots. Western Arborist. 27(1):50-52

Hauer, R. and G. Johnson. 2000. Buried Root Systems and the Effects on Long-term Tree Health and Stem Girdling Roots. The Wisconsin Arborist. 19(6):1,7

Hauer, R.J. and G.R. Johnson. 2000. Buried Root Systems and the Effects on Long-term Tree Health and Stem Girdling Roots. Overstory. 14(2):1,4

Hauer, R.J. 2000. Tree Establishment: Water you going to do! Minnesota Shade Tree Advocate. 3(3):5-7

Johnson, G.R. and R.J. Hauer. 2000. Deep Root Systems Affect Long Term Tree Health and Stem Girdling Roots. Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association News.
24(5):19-21

Hauer, R. 1999. Pest Alert: Viburnum Leaf Beetle (Pyrrhalta viburni). Overstory. 13(2):5

Hauer, R. 1999. Compensatory Pruning ... To Prune or Not to Prune at Planting, that is the Question. Minnesota Shade Tree Advocate. 2(2):7-8

Hauer, R. 1999. Too Much Mulch is not a Good Thing. Minnesota Shade Tree Advocate. 2(2):9-10

Robinson, D. and R. Hauer. 1999. U.S. is Rustling up Wandering Longhorns. Anoka County Master Gardener Gleanings. 13(1):1, 5-6

Robinson, D. and R. Hauer. 1998. U.S. is Rustling up Wandering Longhorns. Overstory. 12(2):1-3

Hauer, R. 1998. Sherburne County Tree Board is a Steward of County's Forest Resources. Overstory 12(2):4-5

Hauer, R. and G. Johnson. 1998. Storms and Tree Damage:Why Trees Fail and Steps for Prevention. Overstory. 12(1):4-6

Hauer, R.J. 1998. Protect Your Timber Investment: Understand Ice Storm Damage. National Woodlands. 21(2):FA3-FA4

Bohen J. and R. Hauer. 1997. Using Professionals to Estimate Tree Values. University of Minnesota Extension Service News Information. 2 page news release

Hauer, R and J. Winzenburg. 1997. Spring Floodwaters Could Test Survivability of Your Trees. University of Minnesota Extension Service News Information. 2 page news release

Hauer, R.J., J.S. Willett, N.A. Hanna-Somers, and J.F. Langowski, Jr. 1996. Application of Installation Water Resources Analysis and Planning System (IWRAPS-NAV) at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. Proceedings CONSERV96. Orlando, FL. pp. 293-297

Miller, R.W. and R.J. Hauer 1995. Street Reconstruction and Related Tree Decline. in Trees and Building Sites, Proceedings of an International Workshop on Trees and Buildings. G. W. Watson and D. Neely Editors. International Society of Arboriculture, Savoy, IL pp. 12-16

Hauer, R.J. and J.O. Dawson. 1995. Drought Tolerance of Sugar Maple Ecotpyes. Proceedings 10th Central Hardwood Forest Conference. Gottschalk, K.W. and Fosbroke, L.C. (eds.). USDA FS GTR NE-197. p. 315

Hauer, R.J. and J.O. Dawson. 1993. Ice Storm Susceptibility of Urban Trees. Illinois Arboriculture. 10(2):3-4

Professional Reports:

Hauer, R, M. Demchik, J. DuPlissis, A. Koser, and A. Noth. 2007. Power and Plants: A Dairyland Power Cooperative Guide to Growing Plants Within Electrical Transmission Corridors. Final Report Prepared for: Dairyland Power Cooperative. 41 pp.

Demorest, K., Trudell, K., Walker, A., Fabain, T., and Hauer R. 2005. Town of Greenville Open Space Parcel Inventory and Management Recommendations. Final Report Prepared for: The Town of Greenville. 16 pp.

Hauer, R, and I. Brown. 2006. Final Report: Spatial Qualification and Stratification of the Wisconsin's Urban Forest: Integration into Three Urban Forest Extents. Final Report Prepared for: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Urban and Community Forestry Program. 27 pp.

Hauer, R.J. 2005. Final Report: Landscape Design for the Fort McCoy Commerative Area. 9 pp.

Hauer, R.J. 2003. The 2003 CAPS Sudden Oak Death Project Interim Report from Minnesota. 15 pp.

Hauer, R.J. 2002. The 2002 CAPS Sudden Oak Death Project Interim Report from Minnesota. 13 pp.

Hauer R., S. Shimek, C. Dale, V. Cervenka. 2002. 2001 Annual Report Plant Protection Section. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Agronomy and Plant Protection Division. Saint Paul, MN. 33 pp.

Collova, J., R. Hauer., S. Shimek, and D. Bruening. 2001. Agricultural Chemical and Plant Protection Section 2000 Annual Report. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Agronomy and Plant Protection Division. Saint Paul, MN. 84 pp.

Zachmann, J. and R. Hauer. 2000. Agricultural Chemical and Plant Protection Section 1999 Annual Report. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Agronomy and Plant Protection Division. Saint Paul, MN. 50 pp.

Hauer, R.J. and N.A. Hanna-Somers. 1996. Baseline Water Requirements at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Prepared for Air Force Legal Services Agency, Environmental Law and Litigation Division, Arlington , VA. 72 pp.

Hauer, R.J. and N.A. Hanna-Somers. 1996. Historical Water Use Requirements at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Prepared for Air Force Legal Services Agency, Environmental Law and Litigation Division, Arlington , VA. 74 pp.

Hauer, R.J. and N.A. Hanna-Somers. 1995. Water Requirements at Naval Station Mayport Florida. Prepared for Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center, Port Hueneme, CA. 126 pp.

Kiefer, J.C. and R.J. Hauer. 1995. Assessment of Acceptability and Use of Project Study Plans. Prepared for U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Institute for Water Resources. Alexandria, VA. 31 pp.

Opitz, E.M. and R.J. Hauer. 1995. East Bay Municipal Utility District Water Conservation Baseline Study. Prepared for East Bay Municipal Utility District.Oakland, CA. 80 pp.

Willett, J.S., R.J. Hauer, N.A. Hanna-Somers, and J.F. Langowski, Jr. 1995. Installation Water Resources Analysis and Planning Systems‑Navy (IWRAPS-NAV) Survey and Development. Prepared for Naval Facilities Engineering Support Center. Port Hueneme, CA. 272 pp.

Professional Presentations

Hauer, R.J. 2008. A Biotic Versus Abiotic: Stressors and the Stressed in the Urban Landscape. 2008 N.E.W. Landscape & Ground's Maintenance Short Course, Brown County UW Extension and Green Bay Chapter Landscape Contractors. Oral Presentation. Green Bay, WI. January 30, 2008

Hauer, R.J. 2007. Trees and Storms: Why Trees Fail and What To Do. 2007 Empire State Green Industry Show. Oral Presentation. Rochester, NY. November 13 - 15, 2007

Hauer, R.J. 2007. Ice Storms and Trees. Illinois Arborist Association Annual Conference. Oral Presentation. Tinley Park, IL. November 6 - 7, 2007

Hauer, R.J. 2007. State and Federal Development of Local Urban Forestry Activities. Society of American Foresters 2007 National Convention: Sustaining America's Forests. Oral Presentation. Portland, OR. October 23 - 27, 2007

Hauer, R.J. 2007. Introduction to Storm Preparedness and Response. Storms Over the Urban Forest, Storm Mitigation, Planning, Response, and Recovery Focusing on Urban Trees. Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation, University of Vermont Extension, Vermont League of Cities and Towns, and USDA Forest Service. Oral Presentation. Montpelier, VT, September 19, 2007.

Hauer, R.J. 2007. Mitigation: Minimizing Risk and Damage. Storms Over the Urban Forest, Storm Mitigation, Planning, Response, and Recovery Focusing on Urban Trees. Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation, University of Vermont Extension, Vermont League of Cities and Towns, and USDA Forest Service. Oral Presentation. Montpelier, VT, September 19, 2007.

Johnson, G.R. and Hauer, R.J. 2007. Tree Planting Investigation Workshop. Rochester Arborist Workshop. Field Session. Rochester, MN. August 16, 2007

Hauer, R.J. 2007. Infrastructure Repair and Street Tree Condition and Survival. International Society of Arboriculture 83rd Annual Conference. Oral Presentation. Honolulu, HI. July 28 - August 1, 2007

Hauer, R.J. 2007. Street Trees and Construction. Illinois Arborist Association Annual Summer Conference at Allerton Park. Oral Presentation. Monticello, IL. June 7 - 8, 2007

Hauer, R.J. and L.P. Werner. 2007. Ice Storms and Trees. Illinois Arborist Association Annual Summer Conference at Allerton Park. Oral Presentation. Monticello, IL. June 7 - 8, 2007

Werner, L.P. and R.J. Hauer. 2007. Why Trees Fail: Outdoor Field Session. Illinois Arborist Association Annual Summer Conference at Allerton Park. Field Session. Monticello, IL. June 7 - 8, 2007

Hauer, R., K. Mumm, R. Krouse, and. 2007. A Quarter Century Latter: Tree Survival and Condition Following Construction. Wisconsin Arborist Association Annual Conference. Oral Presentation. Green Bay, WI. February 4 - 6, 2007

Hauer, R.J. 2006. Impact of Storms in the Northeast. Storm Preparedness and Response: Storms Over the Urban Forest, Storm Preparedness and Response Planning. Rhode Island DEM, Rhode Island Tree Council, and the USDA Forest Service. Oral Presentation. Providence, Rhode Island, September 26, 2006.

Hauer, R.J. 2006. Introduction to Storm Preparedness and Response. Storms Over the Urban Forest, Storm Preparedness and Response Planning. Rhode Island DEM, Rhode Island Tree Council, and the USDA Forest Service. Oral Presentation. Providence, Rhode Island, September 26, 2006.

Hauer, R.J. 2006. Mitigation: Minimizing Risk and Damage. Storms Over the Urban Forest, Storm Preparedness and Response Planning. Rhode Island DEM, Rhode Island Tree Council, and the USDA Forest Service. Oral Presentation. Providence, Rhode Island, September 26, 2006.

Hauer, R.J. 2006. An Orderly Response to an Urban Forestry Crisis: The Minnesota Dutch Elm Disease Story. International Society of Arboriculture 82nd Annual Conference. Oral Presentation. Minneapolis, MN July, August 12 - 15, 2006

Hauer, R.J. 2006. State Urban and Community Forestry Program Approaches Increase Local Urban Forestry Capacity. International Society of Arboriculture 82nd Annual Conference. Poster Presentation. Minneapolis, MN July, August 12 - 15, 2006

Hauer, R.J. 2006. Urban Forestry Capacity Building and Models. Oral Presentation. EMSU 2006, 4th International Conference on Environmental Management for Sustainable Universities. Oral Presentation. Stevens Point, WI. June 26 - 30, 2006

Hauer, R.J. 2006. Urban Forests and the History of Ash: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. Society of American Foresters. Oral Presentation. Wisconsin Rapids, WI. June 7 - 8

Mumm, K. and Hauer, R.J. 2006. Street Tree Decline and Construction Damage. University of Wisconson-Stevens Point College of Natural Resources 7th Student Research Symposium. 2006 Stevens Point, WI. April 7, 2006

Hauer, R.J. 2006. Trees, Roots, Myths, and Mayhem. 22nd Annual Northwest Urban Forestry Workshop. Oral Presentation. Crookston, MN. March 31, 2006

Hauer, R.J. 2006. Trees and Ice Storms: Developing Ice Storm Resistant Tree Populations. 22nd Annual Northwest Urban Forestry Workshop. Oral Presentation. Crookston, MN. March 31, 2006

Hauer, R.J. 2006. Tree Risk Management: If a Tree Fails in the Urban Forest, Does it Make a Sound. 22nd Annual Northwest Urban Forestry Workshop. Oral Presentation. Crookston, MN. March 31, 2006

Hauer, R.J. 2005. Tree Biology and Diagnosis. Field Session. Los Angles County Arboretum & Botanical Garden Tree Care Symposium. Arcadia, CA. December 7, 2005

Hauer, R.J. 2005. Trees, Roots, Myths, and Mayhem. Oral Presentation. Los Angles County Arboretum & Botanical Garden Tree Care Symposium. Arcadia, CA. December 7, 2005

Hauer, R.J. 2005. Dutch Elm Disease: Its History and Economic Impacts in Minnesota. Shade Tree Short Course. Oral Presentation. Arden Hills, MN March 25-26,
2005

Hauer, R.J. 2005. Urban Forestry and Urban Water Quality. Oral Presentation. Trees and Urban Water Quality Symposium. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Chanhassen, MN. January 13, 2005

Hauer, R.J. 2004. Green and Grey Infrastructure, Associates. Field Session. Los Angles County Arboretum & Botanical Garden Tree Care Symposium. Los Angles, CA. December 9, 2004

Hauer, R.J. 2004. Trees, Shoots to Roots - A Day in the Life of a Rhizologist. Oral Presentation. Los Angles County Arboretum & Botanical Garden Tree Care Symposium. Arcadia, CA. December 9, 2004

Hauer, R.J. and L.P. Werner. 2004. Urban Forestry: Wisconsin's Other Forest Resource. Oral Presentation. The Govenor's High School Conference on the Environment. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. November 16, 2004

Hauer, R.J. 2004. Prenote to the Keynote - An Update. Oral Presentation. Minnesota Society of Arboriculture Fall Meeting. Chanhassen, MN September 30, 2004

Hauer, R.J. 2004. Managing Urban Forests and Tree Planting. Tooling Up to Teach Forestry. Oral Presentation and Field Session. Eagle River, WI. July 19-23, 2004

Hauer, R.J., J. Mahon, and L. Werner. 2004. Urban Tree Risk Management - Data Collection Using Pocket PC. Field Session. Technology in Urban Forestry Workshop. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. March 23-25, 2004

Hauer, R.J. 2004.Technologies for Applications and Reporting: So You Have All This Data, Now What? Technology in Urban Forestry Workshop. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. March 23-25 2004

Hauer, R.J. 2004.Technologies for Data Collection and Management. Oral Presentation. Technology in Urban Forestry Workshop. University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. March 23-25, 2004

Hauer, R.J. 2003. A Perspective of State and National Urban Forestry Programs: Do State and Federal Urban Forestry Programs Lead to Developing Local Urban Forestry?. Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee Tree Care Seminar. Oral Presentation. Roseville, MN. December 18, 2003

Hauer, R.J. 2003. The Historical Development of Urban Forestry Programs. Wisconsin Arborist Association 2003 Fall Seminar. Oral Presentation. Waukesha, WI. October 28, 2003

Johnson, G.R. and Hauer, R.J. 2003. Preventing and Correcting Risks and Defects in Trees. Urban Tree Risk Management Workshop. Oral Presentation. Saint Paul, MN. September 4, 2003

Hauer, R.J. 2003. Proper Tree Selection, Planting, and Establishment to Prevent Tree Risks and Defects. Urban Tree Risk Management Workshop. Field Session Oral Presentation. Saint Paul, MN. September 4, 2003

Johnson, G.R. and Hauer, R.J. 2003. Tree Risk Management. Urban Tree Risk Management Workshop. Oral Presentation. Saint Paul, MN. September 3, 2003

Hauer, R.J. 2003. Tree Pruning: Mechanics to Management. 19th Annual Northwest Urban Forestry Workshop. Oral Presentation. Crookston, MN. April 3, 2003

Hauer, R.J. 2003. New Tree Inspector Shade Tree Health and Management Training. Oral Presentation. (2 locations) Arden Hills and Crookston. March-April, 2002

Hauer, R.J. 2003. Tree Pruning: Mechanics to Management. Shade Tree Short Course. Oral Presentation (2 times). Arden Hills, MN March 25-26, 2003

Hauer, R.J. 2003. Buried Root Systems and Stem Girdling Roots: Effects on Tree Health. Oral Presentation. Pro Hort Conference. Peoria, IL. February 5, 2003

Hauer, R.J. 2003. Stem Girdling Roots- the Impact on Tree Health. Oral Presentation. South Dakota Arborist's Association & South Dakota Nursery & Landscape
Association Conference and Trade Fair. Sioux Falls, SD February 3-5, 2003

Hauer, R.J. 2002. Sudden Oak Death- Pilot Project on Detection Survey. Oral Presentation. Exotic Forest Pest Workshop for Midwest States. Bloomington, MN. December 4, 2002

Hauer, R.J. 2002. Best Management Practices: Preservation Techniques for Development Near Trees and in Woodlands. Oral Presentation. Tree Inspector Workshop. Rochester, MN. September 6, 2002

Hauer, R.J. 2002. Engineered and Structural Soils for Landscaping. Oral Presentation. (5 locations) Tree Inspector Workshop. Alexandria, Brainerd, Lamberton,
Rochester, Saint Paul. August-September, 2002

Hauer, R.J. 2002. Protecting Trees, Protecting Soils During Woodland Development. Field Session. (5 locations) Tree Inspector Workshop. Alexandria, Brainerd,
Lamberton, Rochester, Saint Paul. August-September, 2002

Hauer, R.J. 2002. Dutch Elm Disease and Oak Wilt Revisited. 18th Annual Northwest Urban Forestry Workshop. Oral Presentation. Crookston, MN. April 5, 2002

Hauer, R.J. 2002. New Tree Inspector Shade Tree Health and Management Training. Oral Presentation. (7 locations) Alexandria, Arden Hills, Crookston, Ely,
Falcon Heights, Rochester, Saint Paul. March-April, 2002

Hauer, R.J. 2002. Tree Inspectors and Arborist Certification. Oral Presentation. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Annual CFM Meeting. Pequot Lakes,
MN, February 26-28, 2002

Hauer, R.J. 2002. Proper Tree Planting and Prevention of Stem Girdling Roots. Oral Presentation. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Annual CFM
Meeting. Pequot Lakes, MN, February 26-28, 2002

Hauer, R.J. 2002. Abiotic and Environmental Problems of Trees. Oral Presentation. 2002 Community Forest Workshop for Northeast Minnesota. Cloquet, MN.
February 21, 2002

Hauer, R.J. 2002. Soil Amendments Do's and Don'ts. Oral Presentation. North Dakota Urban and Community Forestry Association 15th Annual Conference Tree Care
Workshop. Fargo, ND. February 7-8, 2002

Hauer, R.J. 2002. Buried Roots Systems and Tree Health. Poster Presentation. Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association Convention and Trade Show.
Minneapolis, MN. January 9-11, 2002

Hauer, R.J. 2001. Better Living Through Tree Biology. Oral Presentation. Tree Inspector Fall Recertification Workshops (5 locations) Alexandria, Brainerd,
Lamberton, Rochester, Saint Paul. October 22-Nov. 1, 2001

Hauer, R.J. 2001. Abiotic and Environmental Problems of Trees. Oral Presentation. Tree Inspector Fall Recertification Workshops (5 locations) Alexandria,
Brainerd, Lamberton, Rochester, Saint Paul. October 22-November 1, 2001

Hauer, R.J. and G.R. Johnson. 2001. Buried Root Systems and Stem Girdling Roots: Effects on Tree Health. Oral Presentation. International Society of
Arboriculture 77th Annual Conference. Milwaukee, WI August 12-15, 2001

Hauer, R.J. 2001. Shade Tree Health and Management Training. Oral Presentation. (8 locations) Alexandria, Arden Hills, Brainered, Crookston, Ely, Falcon
Heights, Rochester, Saint Paul. March-April, 2001

Hauer, R.J. 2001. Establishing Trees on Tough Sites. 17th Annual Northwest Urban Forestry Workshop. Oral Presentation. Crookston, MN March 28, 2001

Hauer, R.J. 2001. Tree Planting 101. Shade Tree Short Course. Oral Presentation (2 times). Arden Hills, MN March 20-21, 2001

Hauer, R.J. 2001. Tree Care Beyond Planting. A Million Acres in Minnesota Conference. Oral Presentation, Duluth MN March 3, 2001

Hauer, R.J. 2001. Tree Risk Management. Oral Presentation. Guest Lecture for the University of Minnesota Urban Forestry Class. Saint Paul, MN February 27th,
2001

Johnson, G.R. and Hauer, R.J. 2000. Deep Planting Affects Tree Health and Stem Girdling Roots. Minnesota Turf and Grounds Foundation. Oral Presentation.
Minneapolis, MN December 8, 2000

Hauer, R.J. 2000. Developing a Tree Risk Management Program. 2000 Community Forest Workshop for Northeast Minnesota. Oral Presentation. Clouqet, MN October
12, 2000
Hauer, R.J. 2000. Establishing Trees on Tough Sites. Oral Presentation. Tree Inspector Fall Recertification Workshops (5 locations) Alexandria, Brainerd,
Lamberton, Rochester, Saint Paul. September 18-30, 2000

Hauer, R.J. 2000. Shade Tree Health and Management Training. Oral Presentation. (8 locations) Alexandria, Arden Hills, Crookston, Ely, Lamberton, Pipestone,
Rochester, Saint Paul. March-April, 2000

Hauer, R.J. 2000. Tree Risk Management and Assessment. Oral Presentation. Guest Lecture for the University of Minnesota Urban Forestry Class. Saint Paul, MN
April, 2000

Hauer, R.J. and J.E. Borst. 2000. Effects of Stem Girdling Roots on Trees. Open Forum with Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association. Oral Presentation.
Minneapolis, MN February 2, 2000

Hauer, R.J. 1999. Tree Risk Management. Oral Presentation. Tree Inspector Fall Recertification Workshop. Saint Paul, MN October 2, 1999

Hauer, R.J. 1999. Tree Risk Management. Field Session. Tree Inspector Fall Recertification Workshops. Brainered, MN September 21, 1999

Hauer, R.J. 1999. Shade Tree Health and Management Training. Oral Presentation. (7 locations) Alexandria, Arden Hills, Crookston, Ely, Lamberton, Rochester,
Saint Paul March-April, 1999

Hauer, R.J. 1999. Tree Selection, Planting, and Establishment. Oral Presentation North Metro Home and Garden Fair. Mounds View, MN February 27, 1999

Hauer, R.J. 1998. Boring Insects Until You Have Them!. Oral Presentation. Tree Inspector Fall Recertification Workshop, Lamberton, MN October 28, 1998

Hauer, R.J. 1998. Ice Storm Resistance of Urban Trees. Oral Presentation. Tree Inspector Fall Recertification Workshop, Lamberton, MN October 28, 1998

Hauer, R.J. 1998. Factors that Make Trees Fail. Oral Presentation. Tree Inspector Fall Recertification Workshops (5 locations) Alexandria, Brainerd,
Lamberton, Rochester, Saint Paul. October 27-Nov. 5, 1998

Hauer, R.J. and D. Scarbrough. 1998. Oak Wilt Recognition, Prevention, and Control. Poster Presentation Vegetation Management Association of Minnesota.
Collegeville, MN July 20-21, 1998

Hauer, R.J. 1997. Trees and Shrubs for Minnesota Landscapes and Roadsides. Poster Presentation. Shade Tree Short Course. Saint Paul, MN March 25-26, 1997

Hauer, R.J., J.S. Willett, N.A. Hanna-Somers, and J.F. Langowski, Jr. 1996. Application of Installation Water Resources Analysis and Planning System
(IWRAPS-NAV) at Naval Station Mayport, Florida. Oral Presentation CONSERV 96. Orlando, FL January 4-8, 1996

Hauer, R.J. and J.S. Willett. 1996. Comprehensive Water Conservation Analysis and Planning. Poster Presentation CONSERV 96. Orlando, FL January 4-8, 1996

Miller, R.W. and R.J. Hauer 1995. Street Reconstruction and Related Tree Decline. Oral Presentation International Workshop on Trees and Buildings. Morton
Arboretum. Lisle, IL May 31 - June 2, 1995

Hauer, R.J. and J.O. Dawson. 1995. Drought Tolerance of Sugar Maple Ecotypes. Oral Presentation. Illinois Arborist Association Spring Seminar. Monticello, IL
March 5-7, 1995

Dawson, J.O. and R.J. Hauer. 1995. Ice Storm Damage to Street Trees in Urbana. Oral Presentation. Illinois Arborist Association Spring Seminar. Monticello,
IL March 5-7, 1995

Hauer, R.J. and J.O. Dawson. 1994. Drought Tolerance of Sugar Maple Ecotypes. Oral Presentation. International Society of Arboriculture 70th Annual
Conference. Halifax, Nova Scotia August 14-17, 1994

Hauer, R.J. and J.O. Dawson. 1993. Ice Storm Susceptibility of Trees. Poster Presentation. International Society of Arboriculture 69th Annual Conference.
Bismarck, ND August 8-11, 1993

Personal

Rich enjoys outdoors activities with the family including camping, gardening, and fishing.