official release NJ Workday
New Jersey Arborists, Chapter ISA Announces Annual Work Day Project
The Duke Estate, Hillsborough, NJ
Saturday, December 2, 2006
(Rain Date: December 9, 2006)
NJAISA's Annual Work Day Project will be hosted this year at the notable and
famous Duke Estate on Rt. 206 South in Hillsborough, NJ. The New Jersey
Arborists (NJAISA), Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA),
is a statewide professional organization dedicated to fostering a greater
appreciation for trees and to promoting research, technology, and the
professional practice of arboriculture. The ISA has served the tree care
industry for over eighty years as a scientific and educational organization,
currently boasting over 18,000 members worldwide.
The Work Day Project of the NJAISA was initiated in the early 1990's as a tool
to promote proper tree care, identifying suitable recipients who, following a
one-day event where much of their tree care needs were met, would continue a
strong commitment to their trees and landscape. Past events have been held at
cemeteries, state and county parks, and arboreta. This event has grown in
popularity with many members and arborists around the state, as NJAISA annually
draws nearly 100 arborists from 25+ companies to participate in this day.
For more information, visit the NJAISA web site,
www.NJArboristsISA.com.
Duke Farms, a 2,700-acre estate in Hillsborough, New Jersey, was developed by
tobacco and hydropower magnate James Buchanan Duke beginning in 1893. The
Dukes have transformed more than 2,000 acres of farmland and woodlots into an
extraordinary landscape, excavating 9 lakes, constructing some 45 buildings, and
building nearly 2 1/2 miles of stone walls and more than 18 miles of roadway.
Much of the landscape J.B. Duke created between 1893 and 1925 is still clearly
evident at Duke Farms, a testament to his ingenuity, resourcefulness and
determination, as well as his bold vision and tremendous resources.
Today, visitors can take four unique tours featuring different aspects of Duke
Farms, as well as take part in a number of educational programs and recreational
activities. The property is owned and supported by the Duke Farms Foundation,
which maintains the estate's array of natural, horticultural and historic
resources.
For more information, visit the Duke Farms web site,
www.dukefarms.org
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