About Dr. Anand
Dr. Anand Persad is the founder and director of research at Tetra Energy Sciences, founded in 2020. He chairs the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Science and Research Committee (SRC). Additionally, he serves as Research Committee Chairperson for the Utility Arborist Association (UAA). He also serves as an advisor for policy development at several corporations. Dr. Persad collaborates with a global network of researchers and governments on arboricultural and environmental research including climate resilient urban and utility-based tree programs, tree biomechanics and biodiversity analyses.
Dr. Anand Persad is the founder and director of research at Tetra Energy Sciences, founded in 2020. He chairs the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Science and Research Committee (SRC). Additionally, he serves as Research Committee Chairperson for the Utility Arborist Association (UAA). He also serves as an advisor for policy development at several corporations.
Dr. Persad collaborates with a global network of researchers and governments on arboricultural and environmental research including climate resilient urban and utility-based tree programs, tree biomechanics, biodiversity analyses specializing in pollinator health and invasive species.Dr. Persad has received the ISA L.C. Chadwick Award and the Award of Achievement by the Ohio Chapter of the ISA. These awards recognize arboricultural research excellence and commitment to industry innovation.He holds a Ph.D. in invertebrate ecology/entomology from the University of the West Indies. His post-doctorate at University of Florida emphasized invasive species and insect molecular genetics.
Look for our signs at locations that are part of the biodiversity study. These sites are important and are special grow-out areas that allow for desirable plant communities to flourish.
Note that not all pollinator plants bloom — in addition to colorful blooms, our pollinators need refuge and overwintering sites that may be found in grasses, trees, stalks, and snags.
Above all, pass on the message for the conservation of our native plants and insects! Wildlife — and all of us — benefit from working together. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
