The first annual ArborJam will be held on April 27, 6-9 p.m. at the Sweetwater Brewing Company, 195 Ottley Drive, Atlanta. This event is an evening of food, music, and fun to raise funds for the Georgia Urban Forest Council (GUFC) and the Georgia Arborist Association (GAA). Attendees will enjoy the soulful acoustic sounds of Jackson County Line, delicious LowCountry [...]
December 9, 2009 – 10:28 am
GUFC is partnering with the Macon Museum of Arts & Sciences, 4182 Forsyth Road, for “Community Trees Day” on Saturday, March 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free outdoor event. (Admission to Museum is extra.) Join us for an exciting day of fun and learning for all ages. Enjoy informational talks on tree [...]
December 9, 2009 – 10:27 am
Join us on April 7, 9 a.m. to noon, at Gwinnett Tech for GUFC’s “Trees & Stormwater Management” seminar. GUFC has invited innovative designers and engineers to demonstrate and discuss how trees and vegetation contribute to effective stormwater management. Steve Sanchez, ASLA, and Principal at Hughes, Good, O’Leary & Ryan Landscape Architects ,will give an [...]
December 9, 2009 – 10:27 am
In this issue: April 7 Trees & Stormwater seminar, Ed Macie Wins National Urban Forestry Award, ArborJam, ArborDay Events, upcoming programs.
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December 2, 2009 – 12:06 pm
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Did you know that the presence of trees can increase developed land values by as much as 27%? Spend just ten minutes to hear how successful developers across the South are incorporating more trees into their master plans and yielding bigger profits. Learn how Hammond’s Ferry, Sustainable Fellwood, and Camp [...]
December 2, 2009 – 12:05 pm
Municipalities have many demands on them: transportation, safety, education, development and much more. Urban foresters and arborists understand the importance of urban foresty in terms of benefits and safety; the goal is for municipal budgets to reflect this importance. Urban forestry often must compete for municipal dollars. To compete effectively requires constant education and communication with [...]
November 18, 2009 – 11:43 am
The west coast is spectacular, even the trees reach heights of over 350 feet. However, the breadth of tree diversity does not compare to the Southeast. Consider trees you can select just for the understory in this region: Sassafras, Silverbell, Dogwood, Sourwood, Yellow Wood, Paw Paw… the list goes on. At some point even overstory trees like [...]
October 26, 2009 – 11:19 am
This quercas alba (white oak, click on for larger view) has been pruned over the years by the utility company. It does not appear to have one dominant leader, and the homeowner is wondering if the many crowded branches growing vertically are weak attachments. The homeowner also wonders if by thinning the crown in particular, [...]
October 19, 2009 – 12:08 pm
Have you been to Thompson Mill Forest Arboretum near the town of Braselton, just off I-85? This 330 acre site contains 214 marked trees that are native to Georgia and many interesting non-native species. There is also a Native Tree Collection Trail with a well written and informative brochure that can be downloaded. For more info go [...]
October 13, 2009 – 11:30 am
Observing street tree installation can often be like the old saying, “watching sausage being made.” Many times, arborists have to tolerate trees being planted in what is often referred to as tree crypts, where little consideration is given to the soil, space for roots, and tree selection. Expense and lack of communication are often sited as the main reasons for the neglect. Lack [...]
