The tree keeper

Kimmy Hansen, a certified arborist and master’s student in city and regional planning, is analyzing the impact of future development on the tree canopy of Bald Head Island. The North Carolina barrier island boasts the second largest maritime forest in the state.

Carolina celebrated Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week in early April.

Journey with Hansen to Bald Head Island by reading more of her story at go.unc.edu/tree-keeper.