Weathering the Storms: Successfully Managing the Challenges of the Urban Forest
November 15-17, 2006
Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia Urban Forest Council's 16th Annual Conference & Awards Program to Present Diverse Offering of Education Sessions.
The urban forest is vulnerable to a wide variety of "storms." Natural, growth, financial, and political storms challenge the maintenance of a healthy urban forest. At this year's GUFC Annual Conference at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, attendees will learn innovative methods to manage these storms from the experts. Here's a closer look at the educational sessions of the GUFC conference:
Wednesday, November 15
Trees, Storms, and Lightning: Knowing When to Run!
Thursday, November 16
Writing a Management Plan
Post-Storm Response
Owning the Idea
Fundraising for Tree Boards and Nonprofits
Georgia's Tree Ordinance
Coping with Stormwater Mandates
Spotlighting Georgia's Green Development
The Importance of Greenspace in Georgia
Friday, November 17
A Mayor's Panel, Tour, and More
For more information, visit the Georgia Urban Forest Council or call 800-994-4832.
