As the earth continues to warm, many are left wondering whether or not the trees will be able to handle the changing climate. Trees will be forced to handle higher temperatures, increased carbon dioxide, and more intense storms. Higher temperatures will stress the trees, so they need to be planted nearer the northern end of [...]
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Trees in the Changing Climate
Posted in Research, Tree Planting, tagged climate, ozone levels, temperature, tree health, Tree Planting on February 10, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
“Green Time” Linked to Milder Symptoms for Kids With ADHD
Posted in Public Health, Research, tagged ADHD, CDC, Georgia Urban Forest Council, Green Play, Kuo, Outdoors, tree benefits on September 19, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
For kids with ADHD, regular ‘green time’ is linked to milder symptoms A study of more than 400 children diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder has found a link between the children’s routine play settings and the severity of their symptoms, researchers report. Those who regularly play in outdoor settings with lots of green (grass [...]
Did You Know?
Posted in Research, tagged Atlanta, Georgia, Natural resources, trees on July 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
During the 1950s, we reached the point where we were using more resources than we were replacing, and we were returning more waste products back into the environment than we could absorb. Today, we need 1.2 planet Earths to manage our current behavior. –Martin Melaver, Melaver Inc. The Georgia coast is 100 miles long but [...]
Southern Forest Futures Project
Posted in Conservation, Research, tagged conservation, Forest Management, Southern Group of State Foresters, urbanization, USDA Forest Service on May 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
On Tuesday, May 17, the USDA Forest Service and the Southern Group of State Foresters met to discuss how southern forests will change in the next 50 years. By 2060, southern forest land is expected to decrease by 23 million acres due to urbanization, bioenergy use, weather patterns, changes in land ownership, and invasive species. [...]
Georgia Arbor Day and Forestry Day at the Capitol
Posted in Arbor Day, Economic Benefits, Research, tagged Arbor Day, Ecosystem Services, Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission, tree benefits on February 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Yesterday, forestry professionals from across the state gathered at the State Capitol Forestry Day. Gary White, Joe Burgess and Susan Granbery from the Sustainable Community Forestry Program, and our partners from Trees Atlanta and the Georgia Urban Forest Council, were photographed with Governor Nathan Deal as Georgia’s Arbor Day was proclaimed. Arbor Day is officially February 18, the [...]
2011 Arbor Day Proclamation and Forestry Day at the Capitol
Posted in Arbor Day, Economic Benefits, Research, tagged Arbor Day, Arbor Day Proclamation, Ecosystem Services, Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Forestry Day, Tree Board on February 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Community Tree Board members and Partners are invited to join us at the Capitol tomorrow. We’ll be be photographed with the Governor and 2011 Arbor Day Proclamation in the North Wing at 9:45 a.m. RSVP to Susan Granbery at sgranbery@gfc.state.ga.us, 678-476-6227 if you plan to come. Below is a Press Release for further information about Forestry [...]
Putting Smart Growth To Work for Rural Communities
Posted in Research, Urban Forestry Program, tagged development on July 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) has just released a report, “Putting Smart Growth to Work in Rural Communities,” that focuses on how to adapt smart growth strategies to rural areas. Funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Sustainable Communities, the report examines the challenges rural communities face, including rapid growth at metropolitan edges, [...]
New NASA Map Charts Forest Height
Posted in Research, Tree Canopy/Impervious Surface on July 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
A new first-of-its-kind map from NASA illustrates the average height of the world’s forests. Scientists plan to use the map to study carbon sequestration rates. See the map and learn more.
Community Forestry Roundtable – Stormwater Management Basics
Posted in Community Tree Groups, Research, Tree Canopy/Impervious Surface, Tree Ordinances, Urban Forestry Program, tagged Jefferson, Tree Board, Trees and Stormwater on June 30, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The City of Jefferson and the Jefferson Heritage Tree Council are partnering to offer a roundtable discussion on July 20th from 8:30am-12pm at the Jackson EMC Meeting Room. The gathering of tree board members and city and county staff will discuss stormwater management issues and seek to gain a better understanding of how trees contribute to [...]
Hazard Tree Training – July 8th
Posted in Certified Arborists, Community Tree Groups, Education, Falling Trees, Research, Urban Forestry Program, tagged GUFC, hazard trees, tree risk on June 22, 2010 | 2 Comments »
How do you tell if a tree has become a safety risk? The GUFC invites you to find out about Tree Risk Assessment and Risk Management at the Macon Museum of Arts and Sciences on July 8 from 9-noon. During the workshop led by Certified Arborist Rob Swanson of Specimen Tree, attendees will learn about Risk Assessment – [...]
