Valdosta Kicks Off Arbor Week

A brief proclamation event led by Mayor John Gayle on Feb. 12 kicked off a weeklong series of events declaring the positive impact that trees and landscapes make on our city's economic, environmental, safety, social, and overall well-being. View other 2018 Arbor Week events taking place this week.

In Photo

Front Row – Angela Bray, Stormwater Manager; Justin Atchinson, VSU Ground Supervisor; Jerry West, Regent of the General James Jackson chapter DAR; Amy Hall, Tree Commission Member; Monica Haynes, Tree Commission Chairman; Mayor John Gayle, Stephanie Blanton, Plans Coordinator Technician; Emily Davenport, Assistant Director; and Sally Querin, Tree Commission Member

Back Row – William Sims, GIS/Real Property Coordinator; David Nelson, Tree Commission Member; James Dean, City Marshal; Bob Harrison, Tree Commission Treasurer; Willie Jones, Stormwater Technician; Seth McGauley, Arbor Division; Kevin Jenkins, Urban Forestry Supervisor; Grady Padgett, Arbor Division; and Pat Collins, City Engineer.