This is a project I heard about at the GA TCC...I have signed up to work with them on April 28. There aren't too many of you folks that are close enough to be a part of it but here is the info anyway.
It might lead to an idea for a similar project in your neck of the woods.
http://www.georgiaarborist.org/Ander...%20Details.htm
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from the official web site:
Andersonville National Historic Site commemorates the experiences of all American Prisoners of War. The site of historic Camp Sumter (Andersonville Prison) is one of the main features of the park. Camp Sumter was built in early 1864 and was one of the largest of the many Confederate military prisons established during the Civil War. The park also features the National Prisoners of War Museum and Andersonville National Cemetery.
Eric Gansauer (Forestry Administrator), Hugh Tyer (Certified Arborist/Consultant), and Fred Boyles (Andersonville NHS) have arranged a volunteer pruning day on April 28, 2007 at this National Historic Site.
Volunteers are needed to help preserve and enhance the beauty of this National Historic Site. We will need experienced climbers, ground workers, and equipment.
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from The Georgia Arborist Association website:
Andersonville Volunteer Work Day / Pruning Project
Greetings fellow Arborists! Time is moving quickly and our Andersonville Work Day is fast approaching. I have just returned from the Southern Chapter meetings in Little Rock Arkansas where I was able to announce our project to both the general membership in attendance and also those competitors in the Tree Climbing competition. I have received verbal commitments from Arborists in five surrounding states who want to participate in the event. As an added bonus, Lauren Lanphear, President Elect of ISA has also contacted the International office and passed our information along there. All this to say, we need you to register NOW!! so that we can be prepared with enough food, drinks, etc. on the day of the event.
Here is what has happened to date and what the plan is for the day of the event.
SO FAR:
Ø Initial contact has been made with the Andersonville Park staff and a first meeting was held to discuss the needs and wishes of the park staff.
Ø All trees needing work have been tagged, mapped and evaluated for the work required.
Ø Park staff has made contact with the Friends of Andersonville group who will be providing your lunch.
Here is the schedule for the day of the event:
Ø 7:00 AM: registration and Safety meetings and introduction of park staff.
Ø 7:30 AM: begin work.
Ø 11:30 AM: Break for Tree Planting Ceremony and lunch.
Ø 1:00 PM: Return to work areas and continue working.
Ø 3:00 pm: begin to clean up debris.
Ø 4:30 PM: Final clean up and walk through.
There are over 70 trees that have been surveyed within the cemetery itself and an additional 14 trees at the Monument area. Trees range in size from 18 inches DBH to 52 inches DBH with the largest trees being approximately 90 to 100 feet tall. As you can see, there are nearly 100 trees needing work. Not only do we need climbers and bucket operators, but we also need ground personnel too!!
It might lead to an idea for a similar project in your neck of the woods.
http://www.georgiaarborist.org/Ander...%20Details.htm
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from the official web site:
Andersonville National Historic Site commemorates the experiences of all American Prisoners of War. The site of historic Camp Sumter (Andersonville Prison) is one of the main features of the park. Camp Sumter was built in early 1864 and was one of the largest of the many Confederate military prisons established during the Civil War. The park also features the National Prisoners of War Museum and Andersonville National Cemetery.
Eric Gansauer (Forestry Administrator), Hugh Tyer (Certified Arborist/Consultant), and Fred Boyles (Andersonville NHS) have arranged a volunteer pruning day on April 28, 2007 at this National Historic Site.
Volunteers are needed to help preserve and enhance the beauty of this National Historic Site. We will need experienced climbers, ground workers, and equipment.
****************************
from The Georgia Arborist Association website:
Andersonville Volunteer Work Day / Pruning Project
Greetings fellow Arborists! Time is moving quickly and our Andersonville Work Day is fast approaching. I have just returned from the Southern Chapter meetings in Little Rock Arkansas where I was able to announce our project to both the general membership in attendance and also those competitors in the Tree Climbing competition. I have received verbal commitments from Arborists in five surrounding states who want to participate in the event. As an added bonus, Lauren Lanphear, President Elect of ISA has also contacted the International office and passed our information along there. All this to say, we need you to register NOW!! so that we can be prepared with enough food, drinks, etc. on the day of the event.
Here is what has happened to date and what the plan is for the day of the event.
SO FAR:
Ø Initial contact has been made with the Andersonville Park staff and a first meeting was held to discuss the needs and wishes of the park staff.
Ø All trees needing work have been tagged, mapped and evaluated for the work required.
Ø Park staff has made contact with the Friends of Andersonville group who will be providing your lunch.
Here is the schedule for the day of the event:
Ø 7:00 AM: registration and Safety meetings and introduction of park staff.
Ø 7:30 AM: begin work.
Ø 11:30 AM: Break for Tree Planting Ceremony and lunch.
Ø 1:00 PM: Return to work areas and continue working.
Ø 3:00 pm: begin to clean up debris.
Ø 4:30 PM: Final clean up and walk through.
There are over 70 trees that have been surveyed within the cemetery itself and an additional 14 trees at the Monument area. Trees range in size from 18 inches DBH to 52 inches DBH with the largest trees being approximately 90 to 100 feet tall. As you can see, there are nearly 100 trees needing work. Not only do we need climbers and bucket operators, but we also need ground personnel too!!
