2023 Campus Tree Conference
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
Do you take care of trees on a campus (college/university, corporate campus, botanical garden, etc.?) Join us on September 14 for the 2023 Campus Tree Conference, hosted this year at the University of Georgia by the UGA Campus Arboretum Committee at the UGA Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel. We'll cover topics that are often challenges for campuses, like tree risk,inventories, soil and high traffic areas, storm preparedness, and more.
REGISTER WITH THE GREEN BUTTON AT THE TOP RIGHT OR WITH THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.
Topics and Speakers
TREE INVENTORY AND TREE RISK:
Stacy Borden, University of Kentucky Grounds Manager (ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist (RCA#519), ISA Certified Arborist (PN-2049A),
CTLA Tree & Plant Appraisal Qualified, ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
Alex Hedgepath, RF, TRAQ, University Arborist, Auburn University
We've also asked our speakers to share any advice on inspiring grounds crews to become certified arborists and how to inspire upper-level administrators to value having a certified arborist on staff.
Other topics in this conference:
New Tree Inventorying Software: Andrew Mink, Barlett Tree Experts
A look at the greenspace that has replaced D.W. Brooks Drive, a former vehicular roadway in the center of UGA's south campus. Previously characterized by exhaust fumes and heavy vehicular congestion, the Mall now provides a safe and pleasant greenspace for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Learn about its sustainable design features and benefits.
Readiness, Response, Recovery: Storm Mitigation Planning on Campus with Seth Hawkins, Urban & Community Forestry Program Manager, Georgia Forestry Commission and Brett Ganas, Grounds Director, University of Georgia
Trees, Soil Health, and High Pedestrian Traffic Areas with Holly Campbell, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of Georgia
A walking tour of the South Campus Walk of the Campus Arboretum
Morning refreshments and lunch will be provided.
ISA Arborist CEUs will be available. 4.5 Forester CFEs are available. Landscape Architects and others will receive a certificate of attendance for the CEU records. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Need lodging for the night before the conference. Copy and paste this URL into your browser and use conference code 96263 to reserve your room: https://www.hotel.uga.edu/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand&utm_term=uga%20continuing%20education%20center%20and%20hotel&utm_content=Brand%20-%20UGA%20Hotel
