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Oscar P. Stone Research Trust Fund
 At 85, Oscar P. Stone is a living legend among Connecticut’s tree care
workers. His sharp insight into trees and their conditions and his dedication to the art
and science of arboriculture has served as a model for several generations of tree care
givers.
In 1993 the Board of Directors of the CTPA established the Oscar P. Stone
Research Trust Fund to help support important scientific research in the field of
arboriculture. On June 1, 1994 a white oak tree was planted on the grounds of the
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station in New Haven to commemorate the event. Mr.
Stone was presented with a plaque at the tree planting ceremony to acknowledge his staunch
support of scientific research and of Experiment Station efforts to provide important and
timely information to Connecticut arborists.
 | Thus far the fund has helped support important research in the following areas: |
- Pear thrips on sugar maple
- Anthracnose fungus on dogwood
- Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
and has helped to publish the following guides:
- Disease management guide for Connecticut arborists.
- A pesticide guide for Connecticut arborists.
| Since 1997, the fund has donated $2,000 on an annual basis to the Connecticut
Agricultural Experiment Station, in order to support the ongoing work
regarding trees and tree care at that facility.
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| Since 2001, the fund has also funded the annual winners of the CTPA
Arborist Scholarship. To date, there have been 3 different
individuals who have earned this honor. |
Your tax-deductible contributions to this fund are greatly appreciated and can be sent
to:
Connecticut Tree Protective Association, Inc
58 Old Post Road
Northford, CT 06472
For additional information contact Chris
Donnelly (via E-Mail).
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