Background
Russ Thompson is a Horticulturist / Certified Arborist
(#WE-2105A) and has been a resident of Las Vegas for forty-five years. He graduated from the State University of New York at Farmingdale in 1974, majoring in Ornamental Horticulture. His move to Southern Nevada occurred shortly after graduation and he has been involved in the local green industry since he arrived. Working for the Clark County Department of Parks for 35 years afforded him the opportunity to learn about proper plant and tree care from some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. Russ is a past president of the Southern Nevada Arborist Group (SNAG) and currently serves as their Secretary. He has written numerous articles for local & regional green industry publications and speaks at seminars and conferences across the southwestern United States.
Recipient of:
Southwest Trees & Turf , "Professional of the Year" (2009)
Southern Nevada Arborist Group "Tree Care Trailblazer Award" (2005)
Nevada Cooperative Extension "Bill Tomiyasu Memorial Award" (2003)
International Society of Arboriculture, Western Chapter "Award of Achievement." (2003)
Southern Nevada Water Hero Award (1999)
Daughters of the American Revolution, "Medal of Conservation" (1997)
(#WE-2105A) and has been a resident of Las Vegas for forty-five years. He graduated from the State University of New York at Farmingdale in 1974, majoring in Ornamental Horticulture. His move to Southern Nevada occurred shortly after graduation and he has been involved in the local green industry since he arrived. Working for the Clark County Department of Parks for 35 years afforded him the opportunity to learn about proper plant and tree care from some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry. Russ is a past president of the Southern Nevada Arborist Group (SNAG) and currently serves as their Secretary. He has written numerous articles for local & regional green industry publications and speaks at seminars and conferences across the southwestern United States.
Recipient of:
Southwest Trees & Turf , "Professional of the Year" (2009)
Southern Nevada Arborist Group "Tree Care Trailblazer Award" (2005)
Nevada Cooperative Extension "Bill Tomiyasu Memorial Award" (2003)
International Society of Arboriculture, Western Chapter "Award of Achievement." (2003)
Southern Nevada Water Hero Award (1999)
Daughters of the American Revolution, "Medal of Conservation" (1997)