GUFC Annual Conference 2012
GUFC’s 22nd Annual Conference and Awards Program was held at the historic Del’avant Center in LaGrange, Georgia October 24-25. The theme of this year’s conference wass “Exploring True Sustainability and the Vital Role of Trees.” Topics included sustainability in our towns and cities, the harmonious co-existence of trees and solar panels, trees and floodplains, and the Green Roof. To see photos of this year’s Excellence in Urban Forestry awards, click here.
 A tree planting in LaGrange |
 Southface Energy Institute’s Shan Arora speaking on sustainbility |
 Georgia Tech’s David Laband presents his findings on trees and residential energy savings |
 DeKalb County’s Brian Shoun talks of Trees and Floodplains |
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 American Hydrotech’s Trey Whitley teaches us about the installation and maintenance of green roofs. |
 Colorado urban planner Dan Staley discusses the harmonious co-existence of trees and solar panels |
 Renee Warrick,Present Energi LLC |
 At the beautiful, historic Del’avant Center |
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 On the walking tour |
 Beautiful LaFayette Square in downtown LaGrange |
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