ANNOUNCEMENTSABOUT THE COMMITTEEANNUAL PROJECTSTREE CITY USA DESIGNATIONARBOR DAY EVENTUNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCEEDUCATIONAL INFO
ABOUT THE FORESTRY COMMITTEE
Southport Forestry Committee Members
Members are appointed for a two-year term.
| Scott A. Len, Chairman | [email protected] 571-296-4174 | 2020 |
| Jean French-Turner, Secretary/Publicity | [email protected] 910-713-9028 | 2021 |
| Jerry Donaldson | [email protected] 910 457-6572 | 2021 |
| Fred Fiss | [email protected] 910-269-6901 | 2020 |
| Marianne Huntley | [email protected] 201-247-2927 | 2020 |
| Roxie Smith | [email protected] 910-363-4002 & cell 917-993-0447 | 2020 |
| Judy Ferris | [email protected] 828-719-7155 | Alternate |
| Peg Ingalls | [email protected] 610-299-9939 | 2021, Alternate |
| Harry Singley | [email protected] 215-280-8418 | Consulting Member |
| Jesse McPherson | [email protected] 910-279-4710 | Consulting Member |
| Clay Fairley | [email protected] 910-454-9400 | Consulting Member |
| Alderman Lowe Davis | [email protected] | Board Liaison |
| Thomas Lloyd Planner | [email protected] 910-457-7961 | Staff Liaison |
NOTE: Article V. Section 1: Meetings are to be held the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 5:00 p.m. in the Indian Trail Meeting Hall unless otherwise posted. All meetings shall be posted in accordance with the N.C. Open Meetings Law by the City Clerk. Updated 04/26/18
Forestry Committee Objectives
The Forestry Committee is committed to the preservation, advocacy and education for the city with regards to city trees and issues by:
- Protecting existing trees
- Tree replenishment
- Public education
- Other functions related to the community’s forest environment
The Committee provides support and a level of expertise that assists the city and its residents make decisions not only about individual trees, but also about the city’s entire forest and canopy for the long term.
ANNUAL PROJECTS
2021 Projects
- Arbor Day Celebration – Online Program
- Pruning of 1st Year Plantings
- Pruning Seminar (Fall – TBA)
- Storm Prep for Trees Seminar (TBA)
- Collaboration with Beautification Committee and Historical Society in Smithville Burying Ground (pruning azaleas)
- Informational articles in the city newsletter
TREE CITY USA DESIGNATION
Southport: A “Tree City” Since 2004
Southport’s 16th year designated as a
Tree City USA!
Tree City USA Standards
To qualify as a Tree City USA community, FOUR STANDARDS established by the Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters must be met. These standards were established to ensure that every qualifying community* would have a viable tree management program and that no community would be excluded because of size.
ARBOR DAY EVENT
Welcome to the City of Southport’s Arbor Day 2021 Celebration!
The City of Southport Forestry Committee is pleased to present this program in celebration of Arbor Day 2021.
This online program highlights Southport’s beautiful tree canopy and the role that the Forestry Committee plays in supporting and sustaining it. You have a part to play as well!
In addition to seeing a stunning sampling of Southport’s iconic trees, you will learn about Southport’s designation as a Tree City USA and the steps that are taken to ensure that the legacy of our urban forest will be enjoyed by generations to come.
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
The UDO: Tree Protection and Landscape Preservation
The link below allows you to download an excerpt (chapter 3.18) from the City of Southport Unified Development Ordinance. Please see pages 80 through 87 for the specific information that pertains to trees.
Looking for the full Unified Development Ordinance? CLICK HERE
EDUCATIONAL INFO
Video Seminars
Available video classes if interested in learning more about trees.
Tree Board University is an online training curriculum for citizens who serve on tree advisory bodies for local governments across the USA. Tree Board U consists of eight courses that you can take at your own pace, and includes videos, written materials, and practical assignments.
eLearn Urban Forestry is a self-led, online, distance learning program geared specifically toward beginning urban foresters and those allied professionals working in and around urban and urbanizing landscapes, including service foresters, natural resource planners, landscape architects, city officials and public works employees.
This course will help participants identify the costs and benefits of a sustainable urban forest. Learn the critical components of an urban forest management plan and how inventories are used in urban forest management. This is a self-paced, highly interactive course to supplement the certification study guide. The lessons are designed for adult learners who cannot attend formal classes and nontraditional learners who respond best to visual, auditory, and hands-on teaching methods.
Educational Materials
How to Hire a Professional Tree Care Professional – NC State Extension Publication
Live Oak Society – Louisiana Garden Club Federation, Inc.
TED-Ed Talk: What Happens if you Cut Down All of a City’s Trees?
How to Kill a Tree Through Poor Care
Avoiding Tree Damage During Construction
Summer is here -What’s happening to our trees?
How to Help Your Trees Recover From Drought | Davey Tree
Tree Mortality in Eastern NC following Florence
Oak Issues in Southeastern NC – NC State Extension
Hurricane Preparation/Recovery for Trees
Distinguishing Laurel and Live Oaks
Who is responsible for the trees in my community?
Southport Historical Society link to historic trees in Southport (SCRR)
Tree Owner’s Manual – NC Urban Forest Council