Volunteers sought to help measure canopy; Jefferson, GA

Volunteers sought for tree project OnlineAthens.com:
The Jefferson Heritage Tree Council is seeking volunteers to help measure the city's tree canopy and impervious surfaces as part of the city's Sustainable Community Forest Project.

The council will hold a drop-in workshop at the Jefferson Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Volunteers will be asked to examine large aerial photographs and color-code the trees, industrial facilities, farm land and other features.