Protecting, Sustaining, Advocacy
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Hello fellow North Carolinians,
As I sit in my “home office” this morning and reflect on the past 4 weeks since my last message, I can’t help but think how quickly we all have had to adapt to the new normal. I think this speaks volumes to who we are as Americans and no matter what the circumstances we pull together and persevere. Together we will get through this and get back to our normal way of life prior to Covid-19. Until that time, remember to pause and reflect on the creation we get to enjoy all around us. Step outside and listen to the birds sing, look all around at the world turning green again, and enjoy the flowers blooming. As we all continue to adapt to online meetings and conference calls, use this time to slow down and bond with family or reconnect with old friends. Use your phone to call someone and just talk to them. The Council continues to adapt and even though we can not meet to have workshops we will be offering
webinars
and other online learning opportunities so that you can continue earning credits. I look forward to the day when we can get out and gather together again.
Jason Combs
Board Chair, NC Urban Forest Council
Division Vegetation Management Specialist, Duke Energy Progress, Inc.
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North Carolina
Urban Forest Council
P.O. Box 37416
Raleigh, NC 27627
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2020 Carolina Canopy Workshop Webinar Series
April 28th, May 13th, May 27th, June 9th, June 23rd
9:00 - 10:15 am Eastern (some times vary)
Online webinars
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Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center - Spring/Summer Science Series
"Consequences of Urbanization and Climate Change on Human & Ecosystem Health"
April 16th
Online webinar
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Urban Wood Network Webinar Series
May 13th & June 10th
Online webinars
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University Arborist Jim Mussetter and crew: Travis Asbury, Chris Priddy, and Gus Montes on the Wake Forest University campus.
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APRIL 2020 NCUFC MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
Jim Mussetter
Wake Forest University
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As the University Arborist for Wake Forest University, Jim Mussetter's biggest role is managing an urban forest on a campus that is continually expanding. In addition to trying to minimize the impact of expansion, he works to ensure there is a reasonable degree of safety for the campus community in relation to trees. Jim also works with the campus and surrounding community to maintain WFU's Tree Camus USA recognition status, as designated by the National Arbor Day Foundation.
Jim, an ISA certified arborist with tree risk assessment qualification (TRAQ), is one of four people on the university's arbor team. During the COVID-19 shutdown, his group has been split in half with two people working every other week. This means he is currently doing tree maintenance every other week. With campus being mostly empty, it is a golden opportunity to work on trees that are typically inaccessible while campus is open, as the arborists can move freely down the streets and around parking lots.
A member of the NCUFC for about five years, Jim especially likes the opportunity to learn as much as he can about managing trees at the local, inexpensive workshops hosted by the Council. Jim's advice to others in his industry is to keep learning and observing and planting. "Take a closer look more than once because trees will prove you wrong," he adds. Jim's favorite tree is any centenarian oak with a canopy twice as wide as it is tall.
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Don't forget to submit your project proposal for our Legacy Tree Fund Grant! The application and instructions are available
here...
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We are excited to announce our Carolina Canopy Webinar Series, providing you with new opportunities to learn about urban tree management practices and allowing you to stay involved with the industry through remote learning opportunities.
You can visit our event registration page
here
for more information or to sign up to attend any of these webinars (credits will be available):
Designing Landscapes with Trees in Mind
April 28,2020
Speaker: Julieta Sherk, NC State University
Strategies for Effective Tree Ordinances
May 13, 2020
Speakers: Dr. Paul Ries, Insightful Nature LLC
The Operational Aspects of Tree Protection Ordinances
May 27, 2020
Speaker: Ed Macie, US Forest Service (Retired)
Heat Related Illnesses & the Hidden Dangers
June 9, 2020
Speaker: Matt Losey, Bartlett Tree Experts
Spotted Lanternfly: A Threat to NC Landscapes
June 23, 2020
Speaker: Whitney Swink, NCDA Plant Industry Division
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Amidst the craziness swirling about us and postponing or altering our lives at present; we must pause for a breath of fresh air once again to CELEBRATE our International Holiday – ARBOR DAY. This is coming up on Friday April 24, 2020.
On January 4, 1872, J. Sterling Morton first proposed a tree planting holiday – Arbor Day – at a meeting of Nebraska’s State Board of Agriculture. The date was set for April 10, 1872, and it was estimated that more than 1 million trees were planted throughout the state on that first Arbor Day. In the years following, other states passed legislation to observe Arbor Day, and the tradition began in schools nationwide in 1882. Today Arbor Day is celebrated in all 50 states and more than 40 countries around the globe. J. Sterling Morton was quoted to say “Arbor Day is not like other holidays. Each of those reposes upon the past. Arbor Day proposes for the future.” With this in mind we as Arborists are challenged to continue inspiring people, especially children, to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. “Each generation takes the Earth as trustees.”
For some ideas on ways to recognize Arbor Day this year without a public gathering, take a look at
alternative celebration ideas
shared on the Arbor Day Foundation website.
Barry Gemberling
Arborguard Tree Specialists
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