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    2014 GUFC Annual Conference and Awards Program

    • October 22, 2014
    • 9:00 AM
    • October 23, 2014
    • 3:00 PM
    • The Classic Center, 300 N Thomas St., Athens, GA 30601

    2014 GUFC
    ANNUAL CONFERENCE

    Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 22-23, 2014
    The Classic Center
      300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA     30601

    Ice Storm 2014:
    Lessons Learned in Urban Forestry – Preparing for Nature’s
    Next Big Event
    GUFC’s signature educational event will present a general overview of how this storm affected communities. Topics include:
    • How to be better prepared through making storm mitigation plans
    • Performing tree assessments before the storm happens
    • Working with staging areas for debris and wood utilization
    • Communicating with the media
    • Understanding declared vs. undeclared events
    • Working with FEMA, GEMA, and strike teams
    • Making scenario assessments 
    • Learning more about the effects of nature on trees.
    This event includes GUFC’s annual Excellence in Urban Forestry Awards Luncheon.

    ISA CEUs: 10
    SAF Forester hours    : 7 (category 1 and 4.5, category 2)


    Registration:

    • $135 for members (includes a $10 donation to Georgia ReLeaf)
    • $160 for non-members (includes discounted GUFC membership and a $10 donation to Georgia ReLeaf)

    Register here!

    Georgia Arborist Association


    Email:  info@georgiaarborist.org
    Phone:  (404) 913-1422
    Address:  GAA ~ P.O. Box 2516, Decatur GA 30031

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