2:30 – 3:00 pm Risky Business: Urban Tree Risk Index
Rachel Barker, Project Manager, ArborMetrics Solutions, Inc., Tallassee, AL Dudley Hartel, Urban Forestry South, Center Manager, Athens, GA
Trees can account for a majority of the debris material that must be collect- ed and removed after a natural disaster and downed trees along streets and rights-of-way can affect transportation and public safety. Appropriate pre-storm planning can help protect public safety and the community's tree resource. This presentation will review the use of the Urban Tree Risk Index (UTRI) to help regions, counties, and municipalities prepare for a natural disaster by understanding where they are most vulnerable.
3:00 – 3:30 pm Break with Exhibitors
3:30 – 4:45 pm The Future of Urban Forestry: Interns Share Their Experiences
The 2012 Urban Forestry interns will encourage us all with their experiences, accomplishments, and challenges during their summer internship program.
4:45 – 5:45 pm Society of Municipal Arborists Business Meeting 6:00 – 7:30 pm Reception with Exhibitors 5:00 – 8:00 pm Certified Arborist & Municipal Specialist Exams Pre-registration to sit for exam required. Contact ISA to pre-register.s
7:30 – 9:00 pm Society of Municipal Arborists Awards Dinner
Photo by Tom Myers • Courtesy Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau
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