Agnes Scott College’s Urban Forestry Audit

Campus, UNG: We ask for replanting of Pecan trees removed to move a house, and 2 large trees removed at Hurricane Creek Preserve for an ill fated and later abandoned Pond Project. One of those was a Poplar.

Campus Dahlonega: Protect Our Trees, UNG

UNG: Adopt a tree protection plan similar to UGA:

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University of Georgia Tree Protection Plan:

"The trees on the University of Georgia campus provide both a historic and environmental

heritage stretching across generations. Protecting campus trees and the sites upon which they

depend for resources is critical. The University requires a Tree Protection Plan (TPP) for all

projects which may potentially impact the health and appearance of the campus landscape.

The canopy/root zone of trees designated to be preserved shall be protected during the entire

construction/installation process. Tree roots shall be protected from soil compaction, damage by

trenching or excessive grade changes, and hazardous materials or waste products.

Elements of the Tree Protection Plan

1. A Separate Tree and Landscape Protection Drawing

The Tree Protection plan must include a separate map showing all areas affected by the

project. The Tree Protection Map must show the location, species and diameter of all existing

trees and landscape that may be negatively impacted by the project. The map must indicate

which trees and shrubs are to be removed, and which ones are to remain. The plan should

include protection measures for all tree and landscape impacts, including all utility connections

for the project or new facility.

2. Tree and Landscape Protection Measures

· The plan should include a description of the measures that are required to protect the

trees and shrubs:

+ Fence - Indicate type of fence. Chain link construction type fencing will

be appropriate for most projects

+ Protective Mulch - used to prevent compaction of the rootzone

+ Protective Fabric - used to prevent rutting and potholes

+ Logging mats - used to prevent compaction of rootzone

3. Address Tree Protection Issues in Project Construction and Staging Areas

· Areas within the critical root zone of trees shall not be used for access, staging,

trenching, or grading. The critical rooting area radius in feet is equal to the tree trunk

diameter in inches multiplied by 1.5 Either the area within the drip line of the tree crown

(edge of the branches) or the critical rooting area - which ever is larger - is the minimum

area to be protected around a tree and must be drawn as a circle around the trunk location.

· If construction or staging is required within the critical root zone or dripline of a tree that

is to remain, required tree protection includes:

+ Minimum protective fencing to exclude any activity within 8 ft. of tree

At all times, activity near trees shall not in any way damage the trunk or root

flare of a tree.

+ The remaining area within the dripline must be protected with:

Geotextile fabric, logging mats and 4" of coarse mulch

· Protective measures for equipment or vehicle travel and work areas within the rootzone

+Required: logging mats and 4" of coarse mulch

· Protective measures for material storage - Moderate compaction

+Required: Geotextile fabric and 4" of coarse mulch

4. Address Tree Canopy Protection Within Project Work Area

· Protective measures for any limbs that may interfere with intended work or to be

impacted by construction equipment:

+Identify areas where construction equipment (i.e. dump trucks, backhoes,

etc) may cause damage to overhanging limbs

+Consult with Campus Arborist to determine method of addressing situation that

will cause least damage to tree - either pruning or tying back

+Should limb removal be deemed necessary, the UGA Grounds Department will

provide all necessary pruning.

5. Trenching/Utility Projects

· Direct utility access routes away from trees:

· Ensure that roots are protected during excavation and trenching operations

+Should access have to be within dripline, keep trench as far practical

+Where practical direct water, gas and other services around trees’ dripline

from the trunk and make clean cuts on all roots > 1" in diameter

+Avoid tearing and pulling of large structural roots with backhoe or similar

equipment.

6. Provide Details of Who Will Install and Maintain Protection Measures

· If UGA Grounds is to install measures rather than contractor, provide funding in project

for material and labor

· UGA Grounds can provide:

+Logging mat (10' x 12') - $275 delivered and installed

+Mulch - $15/cu.yd. delivered and installed

+Pruning Operations - all pruning operations on remaining trees to be completed

TREE PROTECTION SPECIFICATIONS

for

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

PROJECTS

SITE WORK TREE CANOPY/ROOT ZONE PROTECTION

DIVISION SECTION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1_ INTENT:

A. The tree canopy/tree root zones of trees designated to be preserved shall be protected

during the entire construction process.

B. Tree trunks and branches shall not be damaged by equipment or workers. Tree roots

shall be protected from soil compaction, damage by trenching or excessive grade

changes, and hazardous materials or waste products.

C. A Tree Protection Map, if not included in the contract drawings, shall be prepared

which identifies all areas affected by the project. The Tree Protection Map must show

the location, species and size of all existing trees and landscape that may be negatively

impacted by the project. The map must indicate which trees and shrubs are to removed,

and which ones are to remain. The plan shall include protection measures for all tree and

landscape impacts, including all utility connections for the project or new facility.

1.2 TREE CANOPY/TREE ROOT PROTECTION ZONES:

A. Prior to the start of any site work the contractor will erect fencing around trees which are

to be preserved and sensitive root zones which are to be protected within the construction

site.

1. The Contractor shall meet with the University Grounds Department representative and

Project

Manager prior to beginning any site work to REVIEW AND VERIFY all work

procedures, trailer location, stockpile and staging areas, access and haul routes,

and equipment operation methods with respect to the required tree canopy/tree

root protection measures.

B. Trees indicated on the plan to remain shall be protected from injury to their branches,

trunks, and root zones during the entire construction period. Protection of tree canopy/

tree root zones shall be by the placement of temporary fencing as outlined in PART 2 -

MATERIALS.

1. NO REMOVAL OR ENCROACHMENT INTO TREE PROTECTION

ENCLOSURES SHALL BE PERMITTED unless coordinated with the Project

Manager.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for installation and maintenance of all tree protection

fencing. Protective fencing shall remain undisturbed until ALL site work has been

completed. The Contractor shall remove fencing at completion of project.

1. If protective fencing is damaged, the Contractor shall IMMEDIATELY execute the

necessary repairs to re-establish the protective fencing to original configurations.

2. The Contractor shall be held liable for any damages to protected trees and root zones

caused by unauthorized intrusions into the protected areas during construction

activity.

SITE WORK TREE CANOPY/ROOT ZONE PROTECTION

DIVISION SECTION

D. Any pruning of protected trees that may be required during the course of construction shall be

performed by the University Grounds Department. Coordinate pruning requests with the Project

Manager.

E. Erosion control devices shall be installed as per contract drawings with particular

emphasis on preventing siltation and/or erosion from occurring within the tree root

protection zone.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. MATERIALS:

A. Equipment: As selected by the Contractor, except as otherwise indicated, to complete

work in a safe manner and to protect all personnel and bystanders involved.

B. Materials:

1. Protective fencing shall be 6' high chain link fencing. Support posts for chain link

fencing shall be metal posts min. 2inches in diameter and full height of fencing. Use

9 gauge top and bottom wires between posts to support chain link fencing. Attach

fencing to posts and top and bottom wires with 9 gauge wire ties.

2. Geotextile fabric shall be GADOT class IV or approved equal.

3. Mulch. Coarse chipped or ground wood mulch shall be approved prior to application.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. SCOPE OF WORK WITHIN OR AROUND TREE CANOPY PROTECTION ZONE:

A. The contractor shall initiate an appropriate utility locate before installing chain link fence

support posts into the ground.

B. Trees to be removed that have branches extending into the canopy of trees to be

preserved shall be removed by a certified Arborist and not by a demolition or

construction contractor. The certified Arborist shall remove the tree in a manner that

causes no damage to the protected trees and landscape to remain after construction is

completed.

C. Trees to be removed shall be felled so as to fall away from protection zones and to avoid

pulling and breaking of tree roots of trees indicated on the plan to remain.

D. Any brush clearing required within or around the tree canopy protection zone shall be

accomplished with hand operated equipment.

E. The Contractor shall be held liable for damages incurred to ANY tree branches that

extend over protective fencing and to ANY trees or other plant material located on the

site and indicted on the plan to remain. The Contractor shall notify the Project Manager

when ANY overhanging branches or other plant material is interfering with or risks

damage due to construction activity.

SITE WORK TREE CANOPY/ROOT ZONE PROTECTION

DIVISION SECTION

F. Changes in the field: If plans and field situations do not match and work must occur closer to any

existing tree(s) than planned, the University Grounds Department shall be consulted to evaluate

and to determine future viability of the existing tree(s) located within the area(s) of proposed

construction or excavation. Final evaluations shall be coordinated with the Project Manager to

determine if tree should remain, be relocated or be removed if unable to survive encroachment of

new revised design and construction.

3.2. SCOPE OF WORK WITHIN OR AROUND TREE ROOT PROTECTION ZONE:

A. Any grading, construction, demolition, remedial measures or other work that is expected to

encounter tree roots shall be made in consultation with the Project Manager.

1. No machine digging shall take place within a radius of one and one-half (1 ½) foot for each

1- inch diameter at breast height (DBH) of the tree. DBH is defined as the diameter of the

trunk measured at 54 inches (4 ½ feet) above grade.

B. Any roots 2 inches in diameter or less that sustain damage during construction shall be

exposed to sound tissue and cleanly pruned close to the tree side of the trench. Clean cuts

shall be made at all times.

C. For construction projects requiring access or haul roads that must pass over the root area

of trees to be retained, a roadbed shall be installed using 4 inches (minimum) of mulch or

wood chips covered with approved logging mats. Approval shall be given by the Project

Manager. The roadbed shall be replenished and maintained as necessary to provide

desired root zone protection. For projects requiring materials storage within the root

area of trees to be retained or protected, this area shall be constructed using an approved

geotextile base covered with 4 inches (minimum) of coarse wood mulch or chips. The

area shall be replenished as necessary to maintain a 4 inch (minium ) depth.

D. No material shall be stored or piled within a radius of 2 feet for each 1-inch DBH

(minimum) of the designated tree root zone or as directed by the Project Manager. No

gasoline, fuel oil, harmful chemicals, etc., or other deleterious materials shall be stored,

spilled or deposited on the ground with in this limit.

E. There shall be no vehicular traffic or parking permitted under the drip line/canopy of

ANY tree to be retained or protected within the construction site unless approved tree

root protection measures have been installed.

F. Foot traffic shall be kept to a minim under the drip line/canopy. If temporary foot traffic

must be directed over the root zone of trees to be retained or protected, a pathway shall be

installed using an approved Geotextile base covered with 3 inches (minimum) or mulch

or wood chips. The pathway material shall be replenished as necessary to maintain a 3-

inch (minimum) depth.

SITE WORK TREE CANOPY/ROOT ZONE PROTECTION

DIVISION SECTION

G. Installation of curbs and sidewalks shall be completed in a manner least damaging to

trees and tree root systems. An approved geotextile fabric shall be considered a viable

alternative to the specified sub-base in sensitive root zones. When unique site conditions

not addressed in the contract drawings result in the opportunity for an alternative solution

or a potential modification to the plan, the Contractor may present a proposal to the

Project Manager.

3.3. LIABILITY:

A. The Contractor shall be held liable for any damage to protected trees. A dollar value

shall be determined by following criteria contained in the “Guide for Plant Appraisal”

(Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisal, Latest Edition).

B. The Contractor shall be held liable for all remedial measures required to treat broken

limbs, or damaged trees and roots, or for unauthorized removal of existing trees or

plant material, etc. All tree surgery and remedial treatments will be accomplished by a

certified arborist.

END OF SECTION"

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UNG CAMPUS:

GRRReen Team and the Sustainability Task Force:

(College Green Club)

Health & Natural Sciences Building

159 Sunset Drive Room 402,

Dahlonega, GA 30533

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One hundred year old Pecan Trees were cut down on NGCSU Campus just to move a house.

This caused consternation in the community...it was mentioned in a letter to the Editor in the Dahlonega Nugget.

Let us replant those Pecan Trees. And protect all the other trees on campus with a Tree Protection Plan, like UGA.

UNG: become a leader in protection and preservation of our precious natural heritage, just as UGA is. See UGA's Tree Protection Plan is posted on this site.

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Wanted: Permanent Protections on Hurricane Creek Wildlife Preserve, a College and State owned land in Lumpkin County.

https://sites.google.com/site/protecthurricanecreek/home/petitions/land-trusts

A former head of the biology department at ngcsu wanted to log the forest at Hurricane Creek Wildlife Preserve, a college and State owned tract in Lumpkin County, for his science project.

He removed a wetlands, and removed Old Growth trees at the wetlands. According to Ret. Biology Professor Dr. Jim Parker:

"I recall 2 trees that were removed. One was a very tall and straight tulip poplar that was about 22 inches in diameter. I don't recall what the other one was, but probably a maple or sycamore. It was about 25 feet tall and about 14 inches in diameter."

Pictures of the beautiful wetlands the former head of Biology defaced are posted on the website. He did this without a permit, and the college was fined. He did it because we had it certified as wetlands. That certification is also posted on the site. He called himself an environmentalist and joined several local environmental groups in town.

Dr. James Parker, ret. former curator of Hurricane Creek, never thought anyone would think of logging the Hurricane Creek forest. Protections were not put on it for that reason, and because it being State property, there was no motivation to reduce taxes, a benefit of a conservation easement.

In retrospect, we see that someone did think of logging Hurricane Creek. He did not end up logging the forest, but he did cut down some old growth trees in the wetlands, and removed soil and plants, for an ill fated ponds project that was later abandoned...

https://sites.google.com/site/protecthurricanecreek/home/wetlands-removed-pictures/wetlands-before

https://sites.google.com/site/protecthurricanecreek/home/wetlands-removed-pictures

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A Tree Protection Plan for UNG campus similar to the one UGA has:

Would someone one day decide to cut down the old growth trees in front of the main campus at University of North Georgia? Yes, that could happen. They could try and do it in the name of a science project. And because they are someone 'important' and the culture of an institution like a college deems that an honored person's view should be given consideration, and respect, it could be someday be proposed.

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October 26, 2013

According to Todd Bermannn, Plant Operations, UNG there is no ordinance for removal of trees, just planting of trees on campus. Todd also says in his email to ask Joe Cubera about any existing concerns.

What I know from talking with people in the community is that many were upset over removal of 100 year old Pecan trees on the campus, just to move a house.

Maybe something similar to what UGA has in the order of tree preservation policy could be adopted at UNG.

With continued expansion of the College and further building and development, this issue will only become more important in the future. I hope that the Green Club on campus would like to get involved in this issue.

I am also looking at the City of Dahlonega, which has an ordinance but no enforcement, and the County of Lumpkin which has no tree ordinance.

The same issue of on going development also applies to the Campus of UNG, a State property, and the entire area of Lumpkin County.

October 16, 2013:

From Todd Bermann in Plant Operations:

As for the physical planting of a tree on campus, a person or group would need to work with us here at Plant Ops on what kind of tree and where to plant it. That’s pretty much the ordinance. For groups that desire to plant a tree for whatever reason, Joe Cubera is very good at working with these groups to come up with a suitable species and location. Please note, in a case of a tree planting the group will need to get approval from the Campus Monuments committee.

If these people are concerned about how we handle our tree plan on campus, they need to talk to Joe Cubera as well.

Todd.

October16, 2013

Thank you for your response. Yes I would like to be invited to your next meeting. In the case of trees, I do not think the City Ordinance would apply, since the campus is Georgia State property. That is why I was wondering about an ordinance that applies to removing trees. There was concern in the community about some removal of 100 year old Pecan trees on campus just to move a house. I would be interested in planting trees with your group as well. That is always a great idea to replace trees.

So my real question is, what is the ordinance say about removal of trees?

Thank you again for your help.

Does that help? Regarding city ordinances, I would check with the local government. If you are interested in talking with the GRRReen Team and the Sustainability Task Force, I can make sure to invite you to our next meeting. We usually meet on either Mondays or Wednesdays from 12-1. Would you be interested?

Regards,

Danyelle N. Aganovic

Lecturer, Dept. of Biology

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 30597

706-867-2812

Campus Dahlonega: Protect Our Trees, UNG

UNG: Adopt a tree protection plan similar to UGA:

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GRRReen Team and the Sustainability Task Force:

(College Green Club)

Health & Natural Sciences Building

159 Sunset Drive Room 402,

Dahlonega, GA 30533

***************************************************

One hundred year old Pecan Trees were cut down on NGCSU Campus just to move a house....

This caused consternation in the community...it was mentioned in a letter to the Editor in the Dahlonega Nugget.

Let us replant those Pecan Trees. And protect all the other trees on campus with a Tree Protection Plan, like UGA.

May UNG become a leader in protection and preservation of our precious natural heritage, just as UGA is. See UGA's Tree Protection Plan is posted on this site.

http://www.gfc.state.ga.us/reforestation/ordering-information/SeedlingBrochure.pdf

http://www.gfc.state.ga.us/reforestation/ordering-information/

http://www.caes.uga.edu/publications/pubDetail.cfm?pk_id=7773

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University of North Georgia:

Please put permanent protections on Hurricane Creek Wildlife Preserve, a College and State owned land in Lumpkin County.

https://sites.google.com/site/protecthurricanecreek/home/petitions/land-trusts

A former head of the biology department at ngcsu wanted to log the forest at Hurricane Creek Wildlife Preserve, a college and State owned tract in Lumpkin County, for his science project.

He removed a wetlands, and removed Old Growth trees at the wetlands. According to Ret. Biology Professor Dr. Jim Parker:

"I recall 2 trees that were removed. One was a very tall and straight tulip poplar that was about 22 inches in diameter. I don't recall what the other one was, but probably a maple or sycamore. It was about 25 feet tall and about 14 inches in diameter."

Pictures of the beautiful wetlands the former head of Biology defaced are posted on the website. He did this without a permit, and the college was fined. He did it because we had it certified as wetlands. That certification is also posted on the site. He called himself an environmentalist and joined several local environmental groups in town.

Dr. James Parker, ret. former curator of Hurricane Creek, never thought anyone would think of logging the Hurricane Creek forest. Protections were not put on it for that reason, and because it being State property, there was no motivation to reduce taxes, a benefit of a conservation easement.

In retrospect, we see that someone did think of logging Hurricane Creek. He did not end up logging the forest, but he did cut down some old growth trees in the wetlands, and removed soil and plants, for an ill fated ponds project that was later abandoned...

https://sites.google.com/site/protecthurricanecreek/home/wetlands-removed-pictures/wetlands-before

https://sites.google.com/site/protecthurricanecreek/home/wetlands-removed-pictures

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A Tree Protection Plan for UNG campus similar to the one UGA has:

Would someone one day decide to cut down the old growth trees in front of the main campus at University of North Georgia? Yes, that could happen. They could try and do it in the name of a science project. And because they are someone 'important' and the culture of an institution like a college deems that an honored person's view should be given consideration, and respect, it could be someday be proposed.

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October 26, 2013

According to Todd Bermannn, Plant Operations, UNG there is no ordinance for removal of trees, just planting of trees on campus. Todd also says in his email to ask Joe Cubera about any existing concerns.

What I know from talking with people in the community is that many were upset over removal of 100 year old Pecan trees on the campus, just to move a house.

Maybe something similar to what UGA has in the order of tree preservation policy could be adopted at UNG.

With continued expansion of the College and further building and development, this issue will only become more important in the future. I hope that the Green Club on campus would like to get involved in this issue.

I am also looking at the City of Dahlonega, which has an ordinance but no enforcement, and the County of Lumpkin which has no tree ordinance.

The same issue of on going development also applies to the Campus of UNG, a State property, and the entire area of Lumpkin County.

October 16, 2013:

From Todd Bermann in Plant Operations:

As for the physical planting of a tree on campus, a person or group would need to work with us here at Plant Ops on what kind of tree and where to plant it. That’s pretty much the ordinance. For groups that desire to plant a tree for whatever reason, Joe Cubera is very good at working with these groups to come up with a suitable species and location. Please note, in a case of a tree planting the group will need to get approval from the Campus Monuments committee.

If these people are concerned about how we handle our tree plan on campus, they need to talk to Joe Cubera as well.

Todd.

October16, 2013

Thank you for your response. Yes I would like to be invited to your next meeting. In the case of trees, I do not think the City Ordinance would apply, since the campus is Georgia State property. That is why I was wondering about an ordinance that applies to removing trees. There was concern in the community about some removal of 100 year old Pecan trees on campus just to move a house. I would be interested in planting trees with your group as well. That is always a great idea to replace trees.

So my real question is, what is the ordinance say about removal of trees?

Thank you again for your help.

Does that help? Regarding city ordinances, I would check with the local government. If you are interested in talking with the GRRReen Team and the Sustainability Task Force, I can make sure to invite you to our next meeting. We usually meet on either Mondays or Wednesdays from 12-1. Would you be interested?

Regards,

Danyelle N. Aganovic

Lecturer, Dept. of Biology

University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA 30597

706-867-2812

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http://www.gappa.org/annualMeetings/2013/Presentations/2013standards.pdf

http://www.greenreportcard.org/report-card-2010/schools/university-of-georgia/surveys/campus-survey

http://tulane.edu/oua/upload/Tree-policy-procedures-and-plan-10-23-13-final.pdf

http://www.busfin.uga.edu/amr_0203/phyplant/ppd_grounds.pdf

http://www.uwsp.edu/facsv/pdfs/campustreecareplan.pdf

UGA PRIDES ITSELF ON ITS TREES

http://sustainability.uga.edu/arbor-day-foundation-gives-uga-its-third-tree-campus-usa-designation/

UGA Campus Arboretum Walking Tour of Trees

Grounds | UGA Office of Sustainability

UGA has been reducing impervious paving to create green space, prioritizing native plants and trees in campus landscapes, improving storm water quality ...

sustainability.uga.edu/what-were-doing/campus.../grounds/

Tell a Friend | Can't see the campus….for the trees: Around the Arch ...

Tell A Friend about Can't see the campus….for the trees. Your Email required. Your Name required. To required. Subject required. Your email message will ...

uga.edu/gm/ee/index.php?/tellafriend/cant-see...campus...trees/

North Campus Walk | Arboretum | Research Programs | Horticulture ...

Dec 1, 2010 ... Horticulture: Research Programs: UGA Campus Arboretum Walking Tour of Trees. North Campus Walk. Graphic: Map of UGA North Campus.

www.hort.uga.edu/research/arboretum/northcampuswalk.htm

UGA receives its second Tree Campus USA designation - UGA Today

Public Relations Coordinator @News Service

Mar 21, 2012 ... From the pecan trees on South Campus to the chestnut, willow and scarlet oaks on North Campus, UGA has trees by the thousands.

https://news.uga.edu/.../uga-receives-its-second-tree-campus-usa-designation- 032112/

Writer: Stephanie Schupska, schupska@uga.edu

Contact: Dexter Adams, 706/542-7531, dexadams@uga.edu

Athens, Ga. – From the towering old oaks on North Campus to new maples gracing the landscape to the south, the University of Georgia’s acreage is teaming with trees. Because of the university’s continued commitment to maintaining and adding new foliage, the Arbor Day Foundation has named UGA a Tree Campus USA for the third year in a row.

UGA has more than 9,000 trees on campus, according to an ongoing tree-mapping project being conducted by the University Grounds Department. The number will continue to grow due to a partnership between Select Sustainable Tree Trust and UGA.

“I am very pleased to receive the Tree Campus recognition yet again and congratulate Dexter Adams and his staff for the very good work they do,” said UGA President Michael F. Adams. “One of the things about which I am most proud is the greening of the UGA campus during the past 16 years, and the tree canopy here is an important part of that process. We are all privileged to spend time on one of America’s most beautiful campuses.”

Dexter Adams and his staff maintain the grounds on UGA’s campus as a part of the Facilities Management department.

Some UGA professors are incorporating campus tree tours into their classes—and the plants are definitely more than a lecture slide for associate professor of horticulture Tim Smalley.

“Large trees set the stage for the important tenets of the university as a place of peace to settle the soul, a place of power to stir the soul and a soul-searching place to engender respect for the past and to promote caring for people and communities,” he said.

“To paraphrase a common quote about the beauty of specific neighborhoods, I think it is appropriate to say that when people visit the university and say ‘Oh! What a beautiful campus,’ they are really saying ‘Oh! What beautiful trees.’”

Tree Campus USA, a national program created in 2008, honors colleges and universities for effective campus forest management and for engaging staff and students in conservation goals. The Arbor Day Foundation and Toyota have helped campuses throughout the country plant hundreds of thousands of trees; and, in 2012, Tree Campus USA institutions invested $23 million in campus forest management.

UGA received the designation of 2012 Tree Campus USA by meeting five standards—maintaining a tree advisory committee, a campus tree-care plan, dedicated annual expenditures toward trees, an Arbor Day observance and student service-learning projects.

“Participating in Tree Campus USA sets a fine example for other colleges and universities while helping to create a healthier planet for all of us,” said John Rosenow, founder and chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation.

For more information on the Tree Campus USA program, see www.arborday.org/TreeCampusUSA.

The main trees on UGA’s campus are mapped for easy identification with the help of the UGA Campus Arboretum Walking Tour of Trees. The campus walking maps were designed by the horticulture department in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. For more information, see http://www.hort.uga.edu/research/arboretum/.