Join the Georgia Tree Council and the Georgia Arborist Association (GAA) for our Georgia Tree Conference in Macon! This year we are partnering with GAA to bring together our diverse tree networks to offer even more opportunities to learn and connect.
Wednesday, November 5, 20259:00 am to Thursday, November 6, 2025 12:30 pm
Our conference will kick off with a social the night before on November 4th at Fall Line Brewery in downtown Macon from 5-7pm. Appetizers and drinks are sponsored by Legacy Arbor Services. Details will be sent closer to the event.
Fall Line Brewery
567 Plum St. Macon, GA 31201
Day 1 of the conference, we will have a variety of speakers on different topics, as well as demonstrations. Lunch will be provided by Grow Fresh Local Food.
Our keynote speaker is Dr. Ed Gilman on Day 2.
Edward F. Gilman, Ph.D.
Professor emeritus, University of Florida
Principle, Wood Architecture Inc.
Dr. Gilman received the prestigious Award of Merit, ISA’s highest award for his dedication to the arboriculture profession. Following a 35-year career serving students and the arboriculture industry, Dr. Gilman now writes specifications and conducts training in many parts of the US and abroad. He authored the PPQ Manual used in the Prescription Pruning Qualification and its 15 hours of PowerPoint and outdoor training. He is a woodworker, a stained-glass craftsman, and father of two daughters making his home in Jacksonville FL and Banner Elk NC with his wife of 45 years
This year's conference is sponsored by Georgia Arborist Association, ArborMetrics, Legacy Arbor Services, and Macon-Bibb County Parks & Beautification.
Lodging: A room block is reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn/Mercer University at $149/night. Use the code 90J by October 21st. Link below.
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