Ask The Arborist
…following checklist: Certification Look for professional association memberships with organizations like the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA), the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), and the National Arborist Association (NAA)….
Community Forestry Assistance
…for storms and tree damage (preparation, response, cleanup)? What timeframe and actionable goals are needed to manage the forest and trees effectively and efficiently? If you need help with any…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…Storm Mitigation Planning for Georgia Communities Workbook PDF Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education® and Tree Line USA Programs Celebrating communities all across America that are creating healthier and…
Making the Shade Program
…Documentation of all matching funds must be provided before reimbursement of the grant award will be issued. Grant Timeframe Approved projects can begin only after the grantee and the State…
Wildland Urban Interface (WUI)
The urbanization of the rural landscape has resulted in challenges for protecting not only natural resources, but also homes and people. Communities in the WUI are at risk of catastrophic…
Tree Ordinances
Some ordinances apply only to street trees, while others apply to all public and privately owned trees. Many communities adopt tree ordinances when citizens perceive an immediate need to protect…
Canopy Studies & Tree Inventories
Depletion of Georgia’s Tree Canopy According to a 2006 study, the Atlanta region lost an average of 50 acres of tree canopy per day between 1991 and 2005. For each…
Green Infrastructure Resources
…PDF Green Infrastructure Center Trees and stormwater calculator tool, case studies from Norcross and Alpharetta, GA. External Website Green Infrastructure: A Landscape Approach Report from the American Planning Association, shows…
Environmental
…importantly, trees produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide. Studies show one acre of trees produces enough oxygen for 18 people every day. According to American Forests, the forests in Atlanta…
Health & Recreational
Physical inactivity and obesity are on the rise. The majority of Americans are not active enough and do not meet suggested daily standards of moderate activity to reduce risk factors…
