Leveraging Trees to Meet Community Needs Workshop Scholarships

Leveraging Trees to Meet Community Needs Workshop Scholarships

Scholarship Program for Community Forestry Workshop

Scholarships are available to cover workshop participation costs for the "Leveraging Trees to Meet Community Needs" interactive workshop.

Program Details

• Workshop Date: July 8, 2026 (10 AM - 2 PM) in Tifton, Georgia
• Location: Tifton, Georgia
• Number of Scholarships: 25 scholarships available
• Sponsor: Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation
• Professional Development: 3 SAF CEU hours / ISA pending

Workshop Content

• Mini field trip with Tifton's municipal arborist to see latest projects and equipment demonstration
• Interactive exploration matching tree services with local needs and goals
• Question and answer panel discussion with community forest professionals
• Hands-on learning rotations to build basic arboriculture skills
• Focus on how Georgia communities can leverage trees to meet economic, environmental, and public health needs

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria:

1. Live in a Match Waiver Qualified Area: Reside in an area labeled "match waiver qualified" on the Georgia ReLeaf Map, OR

2. Work in a Match Waiver Qualified Area: Serve any areas labeled "match waiver qualified" through professional role in one of these fields:
- Community forestry
- Community improvement
- Public works
- Downtown development
- Parks and recreation
- Public health
- Environmental sciences
- Municipal leadership

How to Verify Eligibility

• Access the Georgia ReLeaf Map
• Click the magnifying glass search icon near the upper right corner
• Enter your address
• Blue areas indicate eligible locations

Contact Information

• Organization: Georgia Tree Council, Inc.
• Address: 6835 James B. Rivers Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
• Phone: 470-905-8650
• Email: melanie@gatreecouncil.org