Carolina Canopy Workshop- Weathering the Storm

Apr 17, 2019

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

With the 2018 hurricane season behind us, this workshop is chance to hear from the experts how to be prepared for future storm events. Communities can hear how to better prepare themselves, and their trees, and what to expect regarding tree clean up and recovery following a storm event. Arborists and landscapers will hear about where they fit in with the process of storm recovery and how better to prepare their clients for storm events. Attendees will also learn about a resource that is available to communities to help with storm recovery efforts, the Urban Forest Strike Teams, teams of trained arborists that can help with debris and tree assessments to aid in faster recovery. So if you work with trees, manage the urban forest, or live in an area prone to storms, please join us to learn all about how to manage trees before, during and after a storm.

8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration

8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Hurricane Prep and Cleanup: Wilmington, NC

Aaron Reese, City of Wilmington

What does it look like to prepare a city for a hurricane? What happens after the storm has passed? We will look at the basic preparations taken by the City of Wilmington for the arrival of Hurricane Florence, what the cleanup efforts look like, and what recovery will take going forward.

9:15 - 10:00 a.m. Are You Storm Ready?

Gene Stano, East Carolina University

Preventing the widespread urban forest damage we have seen left by recent hurricanes does not need to involve cutting down all of our trees. Gene will discuss research and techniques for proper planning, pruning, and after care supported by current research and experience.

10:00 - 10:15 a.m. BREAK

10:15 - 10:45 a.m. Storm Recovery from the Contractor’s View

Danny VanDevender, Jericho Farms

Danny will discuss lessons learned from Hurricane Florence from a contractor’s perspective. He will review what happened during the storm and how to be more effective with recovery planning and setting work priorities.

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 Urban Forest Strike Teams: A Resource for Communities Following a Storm

Seth Hawkins, Georgia Forestry Commission

UFSTs come to the aid of regions where urban forests have been impacted by natural disasters. Seth will discuss how Strike Teams provide tree damage and risk assessments and FEMA public assistance information to these communities.

Education credits available:

ISA– 3.25 CEUs

SAF– 1.5 cat.1 credits, 1.5 cat.2 credits

NC Landsc. Cont.– 5L credits

Questions?

Contact Leslie Moorman

252-653-6277 or ncufc1@gmail.com

New Hanover County Extension Office, 6206 Oleander Dr., Wilmington, NC, 28403

Fees