Annual Conference

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

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

On the walking tour

Beautiful LaFayette Square in downtown LaGrange

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