Can Atlanta still claim its nickname as the "city in the forest?" That's what Trees Atlanta will take stock of at its annual Canopy Conference later this month
The event will bring together city leaders, advocates, experts and residents to discuss the topic at hand, “Canopy Conference 2020: Fighting Climate Change With Urban Forests.”
The day-long event on Thursday, Feb. 20 will feature panel discussions, workshops, networking opportunities and a locally sourced lunch, according to Trees Atlanta.
The AJC has previously reported on data from the Global Forest Watch that found the tree canopy in Fulton County decreased by 16% between 2001 and 2007.
Perhaps the most notable voice for the city's greenery is Trees Atlanta, which has been around for 35 years. Its mission is relatively straightforward: "address Atlanta's tree loss, protect its forests, and create new green space," according to its website.
In recent years, some of Trees Atlanta's work has included a partnership with the Beltline, through programs like monthly docent-lead walking tours along the trail and the Atlanta Beltline Arboretum.
At the canopy conference, the nonprofit will make the “case for more trees in cities” and examine how that could be implemented, according to the event’s website.
More information on featured speakers and registration can be found here.
Scholarships and discounted rates are available for students, teachers and nonprofit employees.
DETAILS
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20
Trees Atlanta - Kendeda Center, 225 Chester Ave, Atlanta
