Vegetative Screening
Urban trees provide a lot of benefits to us where we live, work, and play. They clean the air …
Street Address: 3230-D Presson Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
Monroe, NC 28112
Mailing Address: 3230-D Presson Rd
Monroe, NC 28112
Monroe, NC 28112
Job Description Promotes urban forestry across Union County to realize the economic, social and environmental benefits provided by trees. Consults municipalities on tree preservation during development through plan review and ordinance revisions. Introducing youth to nature as a career path. Provides arborist consultation to HOAs and homeowners.
Recent Posts by Keith O'Herrin
Slime Flux
With the hot weather comes a foul-smelling and unsightly seepage of sap from the trunk of shade trees, called …
Walking & Nature Trails in Union County
Walking is low impact but can be moderate intensity if you move with a purpose. Grab your dog or …
The Dangers of Plastic Netting
Did you know that plastic netting is commonly embedded in turf sod and erosion control blankets? This plastic netting …
Union County Great Trees
Union County has Great Trees! Union County Cooperative Extension is rolling out a new program – Union County Great …
Cane Creek Park
Cane Creek Park is more than 1,000 acres of land surrounding a 350 acre lake and hosts a wide …
Starting Your Orchard
The climate and soils here in Union County are well suited to grow many types of fruit trees. The …
Does Your Tree Have Lichens?
Here at Union County Extension, the questions we get change with the seasons. This time of year, we often …
Meet Some of Keith O'Herrin's Colleagues
N.C. Cooperative Extension, Union County Center
