The Georgia Urban Forest Council’s Annual Conference will take place in Madison next week. The conference focuses on trees and storm recovery, insurance issues, arboricultural lawsuits, lightning and tree damage, forest pests, risk management plans, Urban Forest Strike Teams and more. Managing the Fear Factor: Trees, Pests, Storms, & the Law Date: November 2 and 3 Location: [...]
Archive for the ‘Storms’ Category
GUFC’s 21st Annual Conference and Awards Program
Posted in Education, Falling Trees, Storms, Tree Care and Maintenance, tagged Education, Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Urban Forest Council, GUFC, storms, tree care, tree lawsuits, trees and insurance, urban forestry on October 26, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Hurricane Insurance Claims
Posted in Storms, tagged Falling Trees, Georgia Urban Forest Council, hurricanes, insurance, tree on September 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s a link to an article in the New York Times with answers to some questions about Hurricane Insurance Claims. This issue will also be discussed at the Georgia Urban Forest Council’s Annual Conference in Madison, GA on Nov. 2nd and 3rd. Hurricane Insurance Claims: All About Falling Trees By Ann Carrns Now that Hurricane Irene [...]
Preparing for a Hurricane
Posted in Storms, tagged hurricanes, Savannah, storm damage, storm plan, Urban Forest Strike Team on June 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
With the start of hurricane season, and already two potential storms in the Atlantic, it is important to stay alert and prepared for any potential damage. One hurricane forecaster based in Savannah has predicted $250 million of damage in Georgia this August. This analysis is based on statistical models that incorporate the paths of storms [...]
Managing Storm Damaged Trees
Posted in Storms, tagged chainsaw safety, debris removal, Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission, storm damage, storms on April 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
As a homeowner you may feel the overwhelming need to quickly “clean up” the storm debris left behind by thunderstorms, tornados, or hurricanes so that life can begin to return to normal. Unfortunately, as the clean up begins, many homeowners are ill-prepared to cope the shear volume of downed trees, power lines, branches and the [...]
Wind Damaged Trees Pose Danger
Posted in Certified Arborists, Falling Trees, Storms, Tree Care and Maintenance, tagged Certified Arborist, chain saw safety, Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission, storms, tree debris, tree hazards on April 28, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Use extreme caution when clearing tree debris during this post-storm period. Large limbs that are broken or hanging are dangerous hazards, and homeowners are urged to contact a Certified Arborist for post-storm clean-up. It’s tempting to get out and start cleaning up the mess yourself. But heavy, broken tree limbs can be very dangerous, and [...]
