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DEDICATION
ARBORMETRICS — 15 years of dedication to vegetation management programs
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Message from the President The Southern Chapter 2021 Conference and Tradeshow are off to a great start! Thanks to everyone who joined us during the first day of the fourday conference during each week of April (more information here). We enjoyed some outstanding presentations, including an excellent interview between our Executive Director Skip Kinkaid and Chuck “Treeman” Leavell. Mr. Leavell –famous for playing with the Allman Brothers, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and others– highlighted his respect for arborists and their role in caring for trees. You can watch a trailer of Mr. Leavell’s video, The Tree Man, by clicking here. As we head into the summer, you will be seeing some changes in Southern Chapter. We will have some new enthusiastic board members who will offer great ideas on fully realizing our strategic plan which was completed in early 2021. Based on their ideas, we will begin implementing activities to address members services, advocacy for the profession, engagement with professionals and the public, educational opportunities, and the organizational health of the Chapter. Your input in the 2020 survey was crucial to addressing these issues.
by Jason Gordon
We’ll also get a new slate of officers on the Executive Committee. As I become Past President, Kasey Krouse, city forester from Knoxville, TN, will move into the president position. Kasey has been active in Southern Chapter for several years, he cares deeply about the Chapter, and I can assure you that he will excel as president. He’ll work closely with Skip and the rest of the Board to operationalize our strategic plan. Our upcoming elections will determine the other new officers and board members, so please make your voice heard and vote when the ballot is distributed shortly after the Annual Conference. The rest of 2021 is full of educational opportunities. We have several TRAQ courses coming up as well as collaborations with state and local partners. These opportunities and other activities in the strategic plan depend on partnerships which are vital to any profession’s strength and long-term sustainability. As Benjamin Franklin said, “We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.” Southern Chapter and the rest of the tree-care community have a great future ahead when we work together towards that future. Two final reminders. Please pass along word of the Chapter’s scholarship. The application is currently available on our website. Also, please send in your newsletter articles to newsletter@ isasouthern.org. Don’t worry too much about your writing skills; our amazing editor Sarah Mitchell will make it look great! As always, stay safe and healthy.
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Southern Chapter Update & Report by Skip Kincaid, Southern Chapter Executive Director
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Spring is beginning to bust out all over. Everyone loves to see nature wake up and provide an awesome display. But soon enough we will be wondering how we get through these summer temperatures! As we begin to see an uptick in the time we spend outdoors, I’m hopeful that you will keep safety paramount and continue to develop a culture of safety in your days. Speaking of safety … I also hope that you’ve had a chance to enjoy the informative Tuesday mornings in April that have been presented as part of the Southern Chapter Conference and Trade Show. Albeit a virtual event, we’re excited to bring you the great information and entertainment that our annual conferences provide. Believe it or not, we are already underway with plans for next year’s event and beyond. If we continue to see the COVID situation improve, we are very hopeful to have a live event next March 2022. What a great time it will be to see everyone and share our stories! We’ll announce the location soon, as we are in the final stages of securing the convention and hotel space. Some groups are already holding live events and I encourage you to take part in those while keeping everyone’s safety in mind. As always, you can check out a full list of live and virtual events here in the newsletter, and on the Chapter website. The BiWeekly Branch continues to have a strong following and you can also see a current list of events there as well.
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Do you know someone who stands out in our industry? Check out the Southern Chapter’s online awards page. You’ll find an impressive list of honorees, award criteria descriptions, and a link to the nomination form. Award of Merit | Award of Achievement | Honorary Life Membership Award for Excellence in Arboriculture Education | President’s Award John G. Martin Award | Award of Arboricultural Research Award for Excellence in Arboriculture PAGE 4
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Wood with a Purpose
by Michael P. Murphy, BCMA, NJ-0146B In the course of every arborist’s career, there will be many instances where they will stand in awe at the inner beauty of a tree that they are removing or otherwise working on. That arborist might wonder whether something productive could be done with the wood beyond just turning it into firewood. Many a winter splitting wood in New Jersey I felt those same feelings and it was there that seeds of my present pastime of woodturning on a lathe were sown. Woodturning is a small-scale version of truly diverting large amounts of wood from the landfill or firewood pile and repurposing it into usable furniture. On one hand, it does not have as much of a sustainable footprint but, on the other hand, it presents a unique opportunity to better personalize the items made. More than repurposing wood, it is creating wood with a purpose. I ran Preservation Tree Care, Inc., here in Beaufort, SC, for 16 years. During that time, we would often need to remove a tree that held great sentimental value to the owners. One day, we were approached by a local bowl turner who asked us to drop off some chunks of interesting or distinctive wood from trees that we might be taking down. I immediately recognized this as an opportunity to somewhat appease a grieving tree owner by having a bowl made for them so that they could always have a part of their tree with them. The people loved it. Every time we did it, it turned in into an emotional and sometimes tearful handoff. The woodturner eventually moved away and that is when I bought my first lathe. I have been mesmerized by the craft ever since. Now retired from the commercial field, I try to turn pieces that have a special meaning or backstory. I’d like you all to check out my website, not so much to promote my bowls but more so to share with you some of beauty that I have found in different wood species as well as showcasing the backstories associated with some of the more prominent ones. In his book, The Man Who Made Things Out of Wood, Robert Penn wrote, “The pleasure that we take from things made from natural materials is an extension of the pleasure that we take from nature itself.” All arborists have felt that pleasure during their professions. These repurposing crafts are a way of expanding and enhancing that pleasure beyond your career. PAGE 6
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Southern Chapter Member Since 2003 State: Alabama ArborMetrics Solutions (AMS) Director Project Management Office
Longtime Southern Chapter Member State: South Carolina Sox and Freeman Tree Expert Co. CEO
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Chris Freeman
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities:
I am described as having a finger on the pulse of all things AMS ... chief cheerleader, cajoler, coordinator, and champion. I own the Project Management Office (PMO) function, plus safety, training, key-performance indicator (KPI) tracking, and regulatory compliance.
Business development
AMS’s PMO coordinates and oversees all AMS projects and contracts. PMO team members have extensive experience and specialization in arboriculture, human resources, business, horticulture, utility forestry, technical writing, and more. This diversity helps AMS’s administration supply its customers with the right person for the right position, thus strengthening AMS’s motto, “People Are Our Power.”
Information retained from the Southern Chapter through conventions, workshops, or posted research is relevant to our area.
What do you enjoy most about being part of Southern Chapter?
I am a second-generation owner. My father was co-founder of our company in 1948. I had a passion to be in this industry and, more specifically, I wanted to own our company. This was my dream from my childhood.
I have been a member since I became certified 2003. I have met many of my colleagues over the years through Southern ISA, ISA, and other industry associations, and these relationships have been very valuable to me and my career. I can always count on the people in the Southern Chapter and others to be there for me with an answer for a challenging situation or guidance when needed. The comradery has been a constant throughout my professional career and there is comfort knowing that there is group of professionals always present and ready to assist. What is an interesting fact about you that others may not know?
My husband and I co authored the book, Don’t Be A Cow!. It is a fun metaphor about following your path and not following the herd to find your own path to happiness. It is all about being who you are. It was fun writing it together. Our hope is to help people discover their true potential and to live a more successful and fulfilling life. How did you become interested in trees/tree work industry?
My first industry position was City Horticulturist at the City of Opelika. I quickly began to understand that all the City’s trees came under my care as well as landscaping, right of way maintenance, and beautification. I became enamored with all things “trees”! I saw the benefit that trees provide to us all and especially in a city setting … from the human health perspective to the many environmental benefits they provide us. Trees must be managed. Through my experience in Public Works and storm response, I became more and more interested in how to manage trees to limit risk to the public and property, all the while creating a robust and healthy urban canopy. My interest has grown and changed over the years. Trees provide us with a sense of permanence and a sense of place. I like to be a part of ensuring they are managed and cared for. How have things changed since you started in the industry?
There are more and more women in the industry. I am happy to see it. When I started, there were not many of us around. Now when I am at a conference (when we are at conferences face-to-face!), I see many in the audience like me. It is comforting to know that our industry welcomes a diverse perspective and diversity in the workplace. I have always felt at home in our industry. PAGE 8
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What do you enjoy most about being part of Southern Chapter?
How did you become interested in trees/tree work industry?
What is an interesting fact about you that others may not know?
My wife and I have developed a great interest in camping and hiking. We are traveling to parks as often as possible, especially the ones with great hiking trails. How have things changed since you started in the industry?
- Chainsaws are lighter and stronger. - I climbed on grass rope for several years before synthetic fibers were introduced. - Rigging systems are more complex and efficient. - Safety awareness is 100 times greater. - Th e caliber of individuals interested in the industry has changed from the chain smoker to the college graduate. - Lifts take an employee to much greater heights. - Th e average productive life of a climber has increased by twenty percent due to the increase in technology, safety, gear design, and more. - Th e climbers gear is more ergonomic than what was used forty years ago. -C hippers eat more wood today in thirty seconds than chippers could eat in two minutes.
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Don’t miss out on continuing education opportunities and ISA CEUs!
Upcoming Events & CEU Opportunities in the Southern Chapter Region Check out all the new CEU opportunities listed below. This list is kept current on the Southern Chapter website as well. Save the site to your “favorites” as an easy access portal for events and registration information. If you know of opportunities we haven’t listed, please share! Email skincaid@isasouthern.org and I’ll get it posted. While many of the face-to-face workshops and conferences have been canceled, we have worked hard to partner with organizations to be sure you get a wide range of opportunities to stay sharp. This list contains upcoming events that we are aware of. All the courses and conferences listed provide opportunities to earn ISA CEUs that help you maintain your ISA certifications. ISA is also offering no cost quizzes for articles to give you more opportunities to earn CEUs.
Expanded Complementary CEU Quizzes for ISA Members To assist ISA members who hold credentials in earning continuing education units (CEUs), ISA is now providing online quizzes from both Arborist News and Arboriculture and Urban Forestry dating back to the beginning of 2018 at no cost to members. New Detective Dendro online quizzes will also be made complimentary to ISA members as they are published throughout the year. You will receive notices as new serial publications are added to our online platform. Log in to the ISA website and log in to your MyISA account. Make your way to the page for Arborist News CEU quizzes, www. isa-arbor/store/ceuquizzes/110. Add the quiz to your cart, proceed to the checkout, and look for the content to appear on your personal dashboard under the header “My Quizzes.” Please note: CEUs for any given quiz/product may be earned only once per recertification cycle by each credential holder. Only online quizzes apply; mailed quizzes will not be accepted for CEUs. ISA will not issue refunds for previously purchased quizzes.
Webinar Developers and Hosts TREE Fund https://treefund.org/webinars TREE Fund and ISA Southern Chapter are partnering to provide webinars that feature some of the speakers from the ISA Southern Chapter Conference that was canceled. Check out the link to these and other great webinars offered by TREE Fund and its partners. Urban Forestry Today http://www.urbanforestrytoday.org/ Forestry Webinars http://www.forestrywebinars.net/ Urban Forest Connections USDA Forest Service https://www.fs.fed.us/research/urban-webinars/ Utility Arborist Association https://www.gotouaa.org/project/webinars/ UAA posts several webinars on their website. North Carolina Urban Forest Council https://www.ncufc.org/events.php NCUFC posts several webinars on their website. Georgia Arborist Association https://georgiaarborist.org/All-Events A wide range of excellent topics and presenters are planned. Arborjet Webinars https://arborjet.com/training/webinars/ Aborjet provides a series of educational events covering a wide range of plant health care topics provided by experts. You can register for live broadcasts or watch recorded content as well. PAGE 10
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Professional Arborists Association of Mississippi (PAAM) http://paam-ms.com/ Join PAAM for a series of webinars through this fall that will cover a variety of arboriculture topics. Each session provides 1 ISA CEU. Alabama Extension https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/ landscaping/raising-trees-webinar-series/ A series of webinars covers a wide range of topics for arborists. Check out the series HERE and see each session described in the list below. Alabama Extension and University of Georgia Extension and The Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources at University of Georgia These fine organizations have partnered to provide a series of webinars that will take place once a month and cover arboriculture topics en Español. Rainbow Treecare Scientific Advancements Webinars https://www. treecarescience.com/ articles/events/2021webinars Check out this extensive list of webinars on a variety of tree care topics. If you know of opportunities we haven’t listed, please share. Email skincaid@isasouthern.org to get it posted.
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Educational Events April 29, 2021 9:30am-11:00am Eastern NC Trees & Storms: Readiness, Response & Recovery NCUFC WEBINAR Presenter: Andy Pleninger and Aaron Reese NC is no stranger to hurricanes and other storm events that impact our lives and damage our trees. This webinar will provide NC communities and arborists with an overview of the 3Rs urban forest storm plan development process, readiness, response, and recovery. Info and registration HERE April 6-27, 2021 9:00am-Noon Eastern (Tuesdays throughout April) ISA Southern Chapter Annual Conference and Trade Show Virtual Event Conference dates are approaching. Check out the agenda and register today! https://www.isasouthern.org/conference April 28 and 30, 2021 Hemlock Management Training Workshop Marion, NC The Hemlock Restoration Initiative will be presenting a workshop covering hemlock management including control strategies for wooly adelgid and pesticide safety protocols. Details and registration information can be found HERE
April 29, 2021 3:000pm-4:00pm Eastern Pest Manager Webinar – Pesticide Update WEBINAR Presenter: Ross Cargle The update covers common pesticide use errors, proper storage and other safety practices - issues the Georgia Department of Ag often identifies in on-site inspections. We also share real life experiences to warn of pesticide dangers and to encourage applicators to follow best pesticide use practices. Attendees should learn how to provide safer and more effective tree pest control. Info and registration HERE May, 2021 Consecutive Thursdays ISA Board Certified Arborist (BCMA) Prep Course Natural Path Forestry Webinars Presenter: Mark Dunteman This course is designed to prepare practitioners for the BCMA exam through content lectures, discussion, exercises, review, and self-assessments. The course consists of nine, 3-hour modules presented over nine consecutive weeks. The BCMA Guide for Exam Preparation provides the framework for instruction. Info and registration info HERE. May 3-5, 2021 9:00am – 12:30pm Eastern each day ISA Certified Arborist Prep Class NCUFC Webinar This two-day class will combine lectures with sample questions to better prepare and test the knowledge of attendees. Information and registration HERE
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May 5, 2021 1:00pm –2:00pm Eastern Emerald ash borer: Where do we stand? Clemson Webinar Presenter: Dr. Kelly Oten Dr. Kelly Oten (NCSU) will provide an update on EAB distribution, impacts, novel management approaches and steps we can take to limit population dispersal of this deadly pest. Information and registration HERE May 6, 2021 ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Arborist, and Municipal Specialist EXAM Durant Nature Park, 3237 Spottswood St, Raleigh, NC 27615 ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Arborist, and Municipal Specialist Exams are scheduled for Thursday, May 6, 2021. Applicants for the exam must register by April 20, 2021 at the ISA website. Registering for an exam includes creating or logging in to your ISA account at https://www.isa-arbor.com/ and then clicking to find the test date and location. continued on page 14
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May 7, 2021 7:30am - 2:30pm Central Chainsaw Safety (live event) Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center 8300 Hwy 104, Fairhope, AL 36532 Presenter: Beau Brodbeck This hands on live event will provide training on personal protective equipment, safe chainsaw operation, and precision felling. Information and registration HERE May 7, 2021 9:00am - 3:00pm Central AUFA Hands On Training Aldridge Gardens, Hoover, AL Presenter: Colin Conner This hands on live event will cover tree and shrub ID, tree planting, and pesticide safety. For information and registration mailto:fkapp@bellsouth.net May 12, 2021 6:30-7:30pm Eastern Tree Rigging: Thoughts and Technique GAA WEBINAR Join the Georgia Arborist Association and learn new tips and techniques for climbers. Info and registration HERE
May 14, 2021 9:00am - 3:00pm Central AUFA Hands On Training (live event) Oak Park, Montgomery, AL Presenter: Russell Stringer This hands on live event will cover tree and shrub ID, tree planting, and pesticide safety. For information and registration, email fkapp@bellsouth.net May 20-21, 2021 8:00am - ?pm Central ISA Certified Arborist Prep Class (live event) Gulf Coast Research and Extension Center 8300 Hwy 104, Fairhope, AL 36532 Presenter: Beau Brodbeck This two-day class will combine lectures with sample questions to better prepare and test the knowledge of attendees. Information and registration HERE May 26, 2021 10:00am-11:15am Eastern Making Urban Forests Equitable –Evidence and Strategies for Community Engagement NCUFC WEBINAR Presenter: Dr. Christine Charmichael “Environmental justice” refers to the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people—regardless of their race, income, or other characteristics—in the policies and actions we take to manage our environment. This webinar will be interactive and provide tools and resources for participants to take with them to apply in their future work. Info and registration HERE
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Educational Events May 27, 2021 3:000pm-5:00pm Eastern Pest Manager WEBINAR Presenter: Rosemarie Kelley Ph.D., Elmer Gray This webinar will focus on outdoor safety issues that include stinging pests and other insect pests. Info and registration HERE May 27, June 3, June 17 Noon – 2:00pm each day Trees & the Law: Understanding Key Legal Concepts and Best Management Practices for Reducing Liability WEBINAR This three-part virtual series is sponsored by Auburn Extension, Alabama Forestry Commission, and the Southern Chapter. It will familiarize audiences with key legal concepts associated with managing urban trees from various professional perspectives, including commercial, consulting, and municipal forest management. Information and registration HERE. June 8, 2021 6:30-7:30pm Eastern Tree Consultations – Tools, Methods, and Knowledge GAA WEBINAR Presenter: Jessie Milton Join the Georgia Arborist for this session about tree consultations. Tree Consultation is a lynch pin to any arboriculture business. Jessie will highlight the issues he most commonly encounters, and will also give an overview of types of consultation from inventories to prescriptions. Info and registration HERE
June 8, 2021 TRAQ Renewal Class June 9-11, 2021 TRAQ Full Course Compton Gardens Conference Center 312 N Main, Bentonville, Arkansas 72712 Please read the “ISA TRAQ Application Guide” to be very clear about application and renewal requirements and details about the credential and the courses. Applicants for the either course must register 30 days prior to the session they plan to attend. Additional information can be found on the Southern Chapter website at https://www.isasouthern.org/traq-events June 15, 2021 TRAQ Renewal Class June 16-18, 2021 TRAQ Full Course Whitehall Forest – Flinchum’s Phoenix Bldg 650 Phoenix Road, Athens, Georgia 30605 See details above. Additional information can be found here: https://www.isasouthern.org/traq-events June 25, 2021 Noon-1:00pm Eastern Pine Bark Beetles in Urban Areas UGA Extension WEBINAR Presenter: Mrs. Joelette Bembry Join University of Georgia Extension for this session about pine bark beetle identification, management, and control. Info and registration HERE
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Regional Plant Appraisal Committee by David Vandergriff, Southern Chapter CoR Representative
The Southern Chapter is looking for regional professionals to serve on the Regional Plant Appraisal Committee (RPAC). This committee is tasked with developing a Regional Plant Appraisal Guide which will supplement the Guide for Plant Appraisal 10th Edition, 2019. This committee has been long recommended to provide guidance for plant appraisers and other professionals, applicable to specific regions. The last Tree Species Rating Guide was published by Southern Chapter in 2005. The Regional Guide is no longer just a “Species Rating” publication, and will be developed with broader information including: n
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S pecies characteristics information for depreciation Functional Limitations; and S pecies rating numbers for iTree and applications that use the 9th Edition formulas (optional).
The Southern Chapter’s RPAC will be comprised of arborists (commercial, municipal, consulting, and utility), nurserymen, landscapers, landscape architects, and academics (Extension, researchers, and specialists). Please contact Skip Kincaid or David Vandgriff if you are interested in serving on the RPAC or if you have questions. Thank you, Dr. Tom Smiley, Bartlett Tree Research Lab, and Mark Duntemann, Duntemann Urban Forestry, for a great training session and for information used in this article.
2020-2021 Southern Chapter Officers President: Jason Gordon UGA Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources (706) 542-1011 Jason.Gordon@uga.edu Executive Director: Skip Kincaid (888) 339-8733 skincaid@isasouthern.org President Elect: Kasey Krouse City of Knoxville (865) 215-6113 kkrouse@knoxvilletn.gov Vice President/Treasurer: Nancy Beckemeyer Georgia Power Company (404) 590-9376 nsbeckem@southernco.com Chapter CoR Representative: David Vandergriff Griff Arbor|Hort (865) 705-4983 griffarbor@gmail.com Tree Climbing Championship: Scott Winningham (931) 261-1967 sawinningham@charter.net TREE Fund Liaison: (open) Past President: Jimmy Walters Urban Forest Advisors LLC (864) 992-0252 jimmy.3t@gmail.com Media Director and Editor: Sarah Mitchell (336) 409-7805 sarahmitchell@live.com Conference Planner: Connie Hilson (217) 766-1044 conference@isasouthern.org
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Keeping NC Communities Green by Leslie Moorman, North Carolina Director
As North Carolina continues to develop and urbanize, many of our communities struggle to find ways to plant trees to maintain a green urban canopy. With tightened city budgets, many communities don’t have a budget for planting trees and depend on donations, grants, and grassroots organizations in their community. The NC Urban Forest Council is trying to answer that need through their Legacy Tree Fund Program. The program, 100% funded by donations and grants, focuses on projects with an outreach component that engages the local community where the trees are being planted. The LTF program was created in 2010. Over the years and with the help of the NC Forest Service’s Urban & Community Forestry Program, the Legacy Tree Fund has funded 28 tree planting projects across the state, helping to plant more than 8,300 trees. With the 2021 grant cycle open until mid-May, the program has set its sights on reaching a goal of planting 10,000 trees. The Legacy Tree Fund Program has worked with group such as the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, the City of Shelby, and Greenville ReLeaf. The groups, with the help of the neighboring communities, have planted trees along streets, around schools, and in parks where trees were noticeably absent. Those trees will create shade, allowing for more comfortable outdoor activity during our hot summers. With some additional funding from the Duke Energy Foundation, the program has also started to assist communities with storm-recovery planting efforts. When Hurricanes Florence and Michael whipped through North Carolina back in 2018, many communities suffered from significant tree loss due to high winds and flooding. Trees play a critical role in buffering the impact of storm events, so it is important to keep trees in our coastal communities. The NC Legacy Tree Fund Program is accepting applications for planting projects until May 14. If you are interested is supporting this program, please contact Leslie Moorman. More information about the NC Legacy Tree Fund program can be found here. SOUTHERN CHAPTER ISA • SPRING 2021
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“ Other holidays repose upon the past; Arbor Day proposes for the future.”
–J. Sterling Morton
2020-2021 State Directors Alabama: Gary Ickes Ickes Tree Service, Inc. (251) 945-5144 gary@ickestreeservice.com Arkansas: David Raines Raines Tree Care (479) 244-5228 david@rainestreecare.com
Mississippi: David Fulgham Fulgham’s Inc. (662) 255-5127 david@fulghamsinc.com North Carolina: Leslie Moorman NC Urban Forest Council (252) 653-6277 ncufc1@gmail.com
Georgia: Jeffrey Morgan Georgia Power Company (404) 821-8733 jgmorgan@southernco.com
Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands: (open)
Louisiana: Hallie Dozier LSU AgCenter (225) 281-3264 hdozier@agcenter.lsu.edu
South Carolina: Sara Hollar City of Columbia (803) 545-3862 Sara.Hollar@columbiasc.gov
Tennessee: Sam Adams University of Tennessee - Knoxville (865) 679-8710 smada.home@gmail.com At-Large: Perry Odom City of Tallahassee, FL (850) 891-5181 Perry.Odom@talgov.com
Southern Chapter ISA Website: www.isasouthern.org Phone: (888) 339-8733 E-mail: skincaid@isasouthern.org Skip Kincaid, Exec. Director 1609 Missouri Avenue St Louis, MO 63104