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2008 National Conference on Urban Ecosystems 05/29/2008  -  05/30/2008  :  Caribe Royale Hotel Discover a Fundamental Framework to coordinate all your Green Programs. Featured Topics: Reconciling Natural Systems and Human Networks, Transportation Solutions that Build Up the Environment, Creating Regional Devlopment Strategies, Methods for Supporting and Restoring Green Infrastructure, Organizing Landscape-Scale Projects. Featured Speakers: Michael Gallis, Regional Strategist, Principal, Michael Gallis & Associates; Jeff Danter, State Director, The Nature Conservancy, Florida Chapter; Shelley Lauten, Director, myregion.org, Central Florida; Gary Moll, VP Urban Ecosystems Center, American Forests, and many others.

Certified Treecare Safety Professional Workshop 06/04/2008  -  06/05/2008  :  Husqvarna facility, Charlotte, NC Build a strong and consistent safety culture in your organization with the only tree care safety program in the industry -- Certified Treecare Safety Professional. A CTSP program workshop will be held June 4 and 5, 2008 in Charlotte, NC at the Husqvarna facility. Additional coursework is required in advance of this workshop. Call 800-733-2622 or visit www.tcia.org for more information and to enroll in the CTSP program.

TREES, URBAN DESIGN AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT JUNE 26TH - STATESBORO 06/26/2008  -  06/26/2008  :  Nesmith Lane Continuing Education Building, Georgia Southern University Back by popular demand! Join GUFC in Statesboro on June 26th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for its seminar "Trees, Urban Design, and Stormwater Management." This session will be held in the Nesmith-Lane Continuing Education Building at Georgia Southern University, and is co-sponsored by the Georgia Southern Botanical Garden. Registration is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. Lunch is included and CEUs will be available. To register, click on the headline on the GUFC homepage and download the registration form. About the speakers and the program: Ron Sawhill has practiced landscape architecture since 1980 and is registered professionally in Georgia and South Carolina. His teaching and research continues to focus on better integrating stormwater management into the overall site design process in order to produce site developments that respect and respond to existing natural conditions and long-term environmental health. At this program, Ron will present an overview of our “addiction to imperviousness,” the need to design to restore the hydrologic process, and the importance of maximizing vegetation, especially trees. Bill Hodgins is Engineer with Savannah’s Stormwater Management Department, and David Oettinger is a municipal arborist with Savannah’s Park and Tree Department. These experienced professionals will explore and explain the beneficial relationship between stormwater management and urban tree preservation, with an emphasis on pervious paving systems. Several Savannah case studies will be presented and discussed. Program co-sponsored by the Georgia Southern Botanical Garden. Registration: $30 for members and $40 for non-members Lunch is included. CEUs available for ISA, SAF. Professional Development Certificates available for all. Driving directions From Savannah: Take I-16 West to State Highway 67 (Exit 127) Turn right and go north toward Statesboro. At the 5th traffic light, turn left onto Chandler Road. Proceed to the 3rd stop light on Plant Drive and turn right. The Nessmith-Lane Building is located at the corner of Chandler Road and Plant Drive. From Atlanta and Macon: Take I-75 South to Macon, and then take 1-16 East to U.S. Highway 301 (Exit 116). Turn left and go north on Highway 301 to Statesboro. At the 3rd traffic light, turn right onto Veterans Memorial Bypass. Go the next traffic light and turn left onto Lanier Drive. Go past Paulson Stadium and turn left at the traffic light onto Chandler Road. Once on Chandler Road, turn left at the 1st traffic light onto Plant Drive. The Nessmith-Lane Building is located at the corner of Chandler Road and Plant Drive.

GUFC's 18th Annual Conference & Awards Program 10/29/2008  -  10/31/2008  :  Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites The theme of the 18th Annual GUFC Conference and Awards Program is "Clean Water, Clean Air - Community Trees and a Healthy Ecosystem." Enjoy an informative keynote address by Gary Moll, VP Urban Ecosystems Center, American Forests; outstanding educational sessions, and interesting tours, including a leisurely boatride down the historic Augusta Canal. Also scheduled: a bike ride, tree planting, and a look back at 20 years of the Georgia Urban Forest Council at the Wednesday night opening reception. Sponsorships available.