Carolina Canopy- Utility Arboriculture
Aug 07, 2025
9:00AM-1:00PM
Workshop Agenda
Registration is open for our upcoming Carolina Canopy Workshop! Experts from Duke Energy will be discussing and demonstrating best practices and safety for tree care near utility features.
9:00 – 9:15 a.m. Welcome and Registration
9:15 – 11:45 a.m. Utility Arboriculture
In this session we will discuss right of ways, construction zones, permitting for utility work, and utility arboriculture best practices. We will also discuss the importance of the interactions between trees and utilities.
Andrew Mertz, System Forester, Duke Energy Corporation
Andrew Mertz is the Distribution System Forester for Duke Energy and proprietor of Indigo Tree Consulting LLC. He is a BCMA, RCA, TRAQ, and TPAQ qualified. He is now officially a past President of the IAA, serves on the Tree Appraisal committee for ASCA, and is the ASCA representative for the ANSI A300 review committee.
Gregory Zickgraf, Senior Vegetation Manager, Duke Energy Corporation
Greg Zickgraf is Senior Vegetation Program Manager with Duke Energy in Western NC Mountain Zone. Supervising tree trimming, hazard tree removals, herbicide application, and aerial saw work. His previous experience spans from outdoor education and leadership to reforestation specialties in North Carolina, Tennessee, and beyond.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Utility Arboriculture Safety
Duke Energy Corporation professionals will be demonstrating proper safety practices and personal protective equipment when working near utility resources. They will utilize a Duke Energy utility arboriculture safety van demonstration to reinforce the importance of safe practices.
Jeremiah Gilbert, Senior Safety Training Specialist, Duke Energy Corporation
Jeremiah Gilbert leads numerous safety training sessions for Duke Energy Corporation along with a specialized team of linemen, promoting proper care of vegetation near utility resources.
49 Mt Carmel Rd #102, Asheville, NC 28806
Fees
| Non-Member Early Fee Amount: | $60.00 |
| Non-Member Late Fee Amount: | $60.00 |
| Member Early Fee Amount: | $40.00 |
| Member Late Fee Amount: | $40.00 |
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