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: [...]
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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 »
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 [...]
Tree Climbing: A Sport and A Career!
Posted in Tree Care and Maintenance, tagged Certified Arborist, Education, Georgia Arborist Association, Georgia Urban Forest Council, Green Jobs, tree care, tree climbing, urban forestry on March 3, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Tree Climbing! Across the country, professional tree climbers are in demand to care for large trees that line our community, front yards, parks, golf courses, utility lines and greenspaces. Professional tree climbers make their way through trees with athleticism, grace, care and safety in mind. The North American Tree Climbing Competition was recently held in Forsyth Park, [...]
Tree Maintenance Training for Local Governments in Georgia
Posted in Education, Tree Care and Maintenance, tagged Certified Arborist, College and University Trees, Education, Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Urban Forest Council, GUFC, International Society of Arboriculture, tree benefits, tree care, tree health, tree maintenance, urban forestry on February 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Healthy trees provide multiple economic, environmental and social benefits for communities. For a great price, your City Staff and Tree Board members can get essential basic tree care and maintenance training needed to care for your community trees. Make a small investment now for a big return on the benefits healthy trees provide to citizens and [...]
