Arborist Service Day 2002

Group Photo

The ISA Southern Chapter and Clemson Extension sponsored Arborist Service day 2002 at the Penn Center Historic District in Beaufort, South Carolina. The Penn Center is the site of one of the first schools for the freed slaves and a significant African American historical and cultural institution. The mission of the Penn Center is to "preserve the Sea Islands' unique history, culture and environment through serving as a local, national and international resource center, and by acting as a catalyst for the development of programs for self-sufficiency.

Despite a dismal weather forecast, 92% of the registered participants arrived beginning at 7 a.m. Bucket trucks, stump grinders, chippers, fertilizer equipment and tub grinders lined up on the field behind Darrah Hall. Some statistics from the day:

83 individuals representing 24 companies & organizations participated that day

Sponsorships in the form of cash and materials were received from 16 organizations

**Estimates below include time contributed by Preservation Tree Care before and after the event to prepare the site and complete cleanup afterwards

Bucket Trucks = 178 hours	Crane Trucks = 32 hours	Tub Grinders = 8 hours
Chip Trucks = 44 hours	Brush Grinders = 64 hours	Loaders = 2 hours
Dump Trucks = 15 hours	Stump Grinders = 3 hours	Vertical Mulcher = 5 hours

Total Equipment Hours = 274

Total Personnel Hours 568

Donated Services = $32,115

Donated Supplies = $1350

Donated Funds = $1900

Mother Nature's Contribution = 1.6 inches of rain!

Total Net Value to Penn Center = $35,365