Reforest the Forest Speaker Series Presents: “Right Tree, Right Place” with Ed Hicks
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The Right Tree for the Right Place
Tuesday, November 17th, 5:30 PM in Town Hall
Practical Tree-Planting Advice from Forester Ed Hicks
Meet Our Speaker
Ed Hicks has spent more than 50 years working with trees—and he has a few stories to tell!
A Clemson University graduate with a degree in Forest Management, Ed began his career with the North Carolina Forest Service before moving into forest management with Rayonier in Florida and Georgia. At one point, he oversaw three forests totaling approximately 180,000 acres. He later established forestry consulting businesses in Florida and Western North Carolina.
Over the course of his career, Ed has overseen the planting of nearly 100,000 acres of trees and the natural regeneration of thousands more. His experience ranges from managing forests for timber production to creating habitat for butterflies and other wildlife.
With 52 years in forestry and 51 years of marriage under his belt, Ed jokes that he has demonstrated remarkable staying power in both fields!
About the Presentation - The Right Tree for the Right Place
Planting a tree seems simple enough—but choosing the right tree can make all the difference.
What should you consider before planting? How much room will the tree need as it matures? Where will it fit within the existing canopy? And perhaps most importantly, what do you want that tree to contribute to your landscape?
Drawing on decades of practical experience, Ed will help us think through these questions and share guidance for making thoughtful tree-planting decisions in our own yards.
This will be an informal, interactive presentation, with plenty of opportunity for questions, discussion, and perhaps a good forestry story or two.
Join us for an informative and enjoyable conversation about the trees that make Biltmore Forest such a special place to live.