Georgia Forestry Commission Recertifies 135 Tree City USAs
The Georgia Forestry Commission was pleased to recertify 135 Tree City USAs which met the four program requirements (tree ordinance, tree board, budget of $2 per capita and Arbor Day proclamation) in 2011. In addition to the 135 recertifications, four new Tree City USAs (Gray, Mountain Park, Nashville, and Tybee Island) and 19 Growth Awards were named. Read more.
Read the 2012 issue of SHADE magazine.
Hot off the press. This new issue of GUFC’s SHADE magazine tackles the fear factor: The Mechanics of Why Trees Fall Down, How to Avoid Tree-related Lawsuits, Managing the Risks of Storms, Pests … and more. Download your own copy by clicking here or on the image.
“All Things Live Oak” Workshop and Tour May 17 in Savannah
Enjoy a glorious day in Savannah with us, as The Georgia Urban Forest Council, the Savannah Tree Foundation, and Trees South Carolina present an “All Things Live Oak” workshop and tour on Thursday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Coastal Georgia Center. After a special welcome from Savannah Mayor Edna Jackson, we’ll hear talks by Dr. Kim Coder of the University of Georgia; Arborist Michael Murphy of Beaufort, South Carolina; and Consulting Arborist Dr. Don Ham. We’ll also board open-air trolleys and tour some of Savannah’s most historic live oaks, including the Candler Oak, the Majestic Oak, and the famous live oaks at the Wormsloe Historic Site, with talks by Savannah Forestry Adminstrator Bill Haws and staff along the way. For a complete agenda, click here. Lunch is included. 5 ISA Arborist CEUs. 4.5 Category 1 SAF CFE credits. 2 GBCI CEUs. Certificates of attendance available for all. Before the workshop, read Dr. Coder’s publication, Live Oak – Historic Ecological Structures.
Registration: $50 GUFC members, $60 non-members.
TO REGISTER online, click here. Need a printable registration form to mail in? Click here.
FOR LODGING INFORMATION, e-mail marylynne@gufc.org.
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! During the program, sponsors will have the opportunity to talk about their own live oak projects.
The Coastal Georgia Center is located at 305 Fahm Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401. Map provided on registration page.
Enjoy the Spring Issue of Tree Talks
In GUFC’s informative quarterly newsletter, read the latest in urban forestry news for Georgia. In this issue: Valdosta Plants 
Centennial Trees, All Things Live Oak is May 17, Georgia Forestry Commission Recertifies 125 Tree City USAs, GUFC College and Annual Conferences Scheduled, The Municipal Forestry Institute – More Than Just Training, and more. Click here to download your copy or on the image at right.
If you’d like to receive Tree Talks via e-mail, write to us at gufc@gufc.org with “E-mail my Tree Talks” in the subject line.
| Common Ground through Arboricultural Practices Often paths through passive parks create conflicts with trees. Watch how Spence Rosenfeld, President of Arborguard, found common ground among different interests with the building of the Path at Tanyard Creek in Atlanta in this GUFC produced video. View full resolution version |
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