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Mary Lynne Beckley
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In appreciation of the live oak

Over eighty tree enthusiasts gathered together at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah on May 17 to learn more about and honor the stately live oak.  Attendees enjoyed talks by Dr. Kim Coder, Dr. Don Ham, arborist Michael Murphy, City of Savannah's Bill Haws, and Bartlett's Shannon Baughman.  During the day, everyone boarded open-air trolleys and took a three-hour-tour to view some of Savannah's most historic live oaks, including the Avenue of Oaks at Wormsloe Historic Site, the Candler Oak,…See More
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Your Spring Issue of Tree Talks is Here!

Georgia Urban Forest Council's informative quarterly newsletter, Tree Talks, contains news and information on the latest in urban forestry around the state.  In the issue:  Focus on the Municipal Arborist, Valdosta Plants Centennial Trees, Savannah Tree Foundation Wins Two Awards, the All Things Live Oak workshop and tour is May 17, and much more.  Download your issue…See More
May 7
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An American in Paris - Even the trees are chic

On a recent memorable trip to Paris, France, I took lots of photos of beautiful trees in addition to historic sites. In the Luxembourg Gardens and other select areas, Parisian tree keepers prune some of the foliage into high, dramatic shapes of uniform green boxes, allowing the foliage to weave together through a technique, I learned later, called pleaching.  Truly elegant!  What do you think or know about this technique?  Are there any American cities that do similar shapings of their…See More
May 1
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All Things Live Oak: A Workshop and Tour at Coastal Georgia Center

May 17, 2012 from 9am to 4pm
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 City of…See More
Mar 8
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Trees Columbus Calls for Flash Mob of Volunteers to Plant Trees!

Their Arbor Day event had to be cancelled because of bad weather, but, with a pressing need to get trees into the ground, Trees Columbus drew a quick 30 volunteers to help plant!  Read more:  http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2012/02/18/1937780/weather-prompts-flash-mob-tree.htmlSee More
Feb 21
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"Climbing a magnolia in my grandparent's yard."
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TREES AND HEALTH - GETTING KIDS OUTDOORS! Georgia Urban Forest Council's First Quarterly Program at The Jefferson Civic Center

February 22, 2012 from 10am to 2pm
How do we get youngsters outdoors among the trees?  Why is this an issue?  What health benefits does activity in greenspace bring to children? What opportunities are out there to introduce the marvels and benefits of nature to kids?  Join us as we discuss these challenges on February 22, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Jefferson Civic Center, 65 Kissam Street, Jefferson, GA  30549. Speakers include Annie Hermansen-Báez, Science Delivery Coordinator/Center Manager, USDA Forest Service, InterfaceSouth…See More
Jan 11
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Georgia Urban Forest Council's College Canopy Conference at Emory University, Math and Science Building

October 11, 2011 from 9am to 3pm
Now in its second year, GUFC's College Canopy Conference is entitled "Doing More with Less:  Managing the Resources of your Campus Urban Forest," and is for college and university landscape directors, grounds managers, physicial plant managers, staff, and administrators who know the value of maintaining health trees on campus.  Topic sessions include:Technology and techniques for preserving and maintaining campus trees, such as Sonic Tomography and using Silva CellsUsing Consulting Arborists -…See More
Oct 4, 2011
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail, the state butterfly of Georgia, seen at Athen's Lyndon House Arts Center

Oct 2, 2011
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Atlanta's Treepocalypse? Local Tree Leaders Discuss

Trees Atlanta's Greg Levine and Arborist Peter Jenkins give thoughts on Atlanta's recent tree loss in TV news channel 11Alive interview:http://actrees.org/site/news/newsroom/atlanta_finds_its_identity_as_tree_haven_is_t.php?tag=newsSee More
Aug 3, 2011
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Georgia Urban Forest Council's College Canopy Conference at Emory University, Math and Science Building

October 11, 2011 from 9am to 3pm
Now in its second year, GUFC's College Canopy Conference is entitled "Doing More with Less:  Managing the Resources of your Campus Urban Forest," and is for college and university landscape directors, grounds managers, physicial plant managers, staff, and administrators who know the value of maintaining health trees on campus.  Topic sessions include:Technology and techniques for preserving and maintaining campus trees, such as Sonic Tomography and using Silva CellsUsing Consulting Arborists -…See More
Jun 21, 2011
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Trees Columbus Calls for Flash Mob of Volunteers to Plant Trees!

Posted on February 21, 2012 at 12:08pm 0 Comments

Their Arbor Day event had to be cancelled because of bad weather, but, with a pressing need to get trees into the ground, Trees Columbus drew a quick 30 volunteers to help plant!  Read more:  http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/2012/02/18/1937780/weather-prompts-flash-mob-tree.html

GUFC College Canopy Conference Launches Unique Educational Opportunity

Posted on September 29, 2010 at 4:07pm 0 Comments

Georgia Urban Forest Council's First Annual College Conference on September 28 at Macon State College was an enjoyable and informative day for attendees, who ranged from college and university physical plant managers, landscape directors, and grounds crews to community volunteers, arborists, landscape architects, nursery managers, and others who know the importance of healthy campus trees. Topics covered included the importance of tree inventories, best management practices, trees and…

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At 10:09am on September 10, 2010, Chris Hughes said…
I do have experience with the benefits of large trees in retail settings, both from the standpoint of tree nursery and arborist in helping people better plan for trees. Let me know if this would fit with what you are looking for.
At 8:16am on September 8, 2010, Chris Hughes said…
Thanks! Planning to be there. I noticed you are looking for folks to participate in the roundtable at the conference regarding trees (selection and benefits) in retail settings. I have a good bit of experience with this topic and would be happy to help if you are still searching.
At 9:56am on August 6, 2010, Robert Ryan said…
No problem, thought I had joined a while back, must have been when it was only the georgia grove? would those who joined then have had their memberships transfered to the american grove? if not, maybe something to alert people to. i recirculated the message to our office and friends to join american grove in any event.
 
 
 

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