The Dalton Tree Board met June 12, 2004. Created by the Mayor and
City Council to advise the city on issues related to creation and
maintaining of public green space, the Dalton Tree Board works on a
variety of projects in the Dalton area.The Chair of the Tree Board,
Paul Buchanan, introduced Dr. Don Davis, who opened with a few
remarks about his Dalton roots. His grandparents, Anna and Edward
Kioebge, started Anita Textiles in 1942, a jobbing business named
after his mother. |
After summarizing the prominence of the American
Chestnut in North Georgia forests, Dr. Davis introduced a short video
about the American Chestnut that aired on Turner South several months
ago. The film also interviews important members of the American
Chestnut Foundation, including Charlotte Ross, a Murray County native
and folklorist.
After the film, a brief question and answer session
was held, with Dr. Davis answering questions from a very concerned
group of citizens, including several members of the Georgia Forestry
Commission. Several people pledged to join the Provisional Georgia
Chapter and several others promised to join in the future. We also
received verbal support for the use of the Department of Public
Works’ bucket truck in future pollination efforts. Several attendees
offered their property for future American chestnut plantings as
well. |
The meeting was successful as now we have several new
allies among the Tree Board members. In fact, Paul Buchanan has
verbally committed to planting several 100% American Chestnut trees
on city property.
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