Joe Maher Academic Address Joe Maher Tree Climber's Coalition PMB 43 6625 Highway 53 East Suite 410 Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 Phone: (706) 216-2402 or 216-1679 E-mail: jmaher treeclimbercoalition.org

Education

• University of Georgia
• Georgia State University
• Columbus State University

Work Experience

• 1971-1972 Staff photographer with United Press International
• 1972-1980 Staff photographer for Columbus (GA) Ledger-Enquirer
• 1980-1993 Freelance photographer working with variety of organizations and publications, including United Press International, The Associated Press, Roberts Stock Photos and others.
• 1993-2003 Continued free lance work and joined faculty at Andrew College, teaching photography, and serving as faculty advisor for the student newspaper, yearbook, and Outdoor Adventure Club. During this same period became involved in recreational tree climbing and have become instructor in the field
• 2002-2005 Teaching Canopy Access Techniques for the Institute for tropical Ecology and Conservation.

I have been involved in photography and outdoor adventure for most of my life. While not trained as a scientist, I do qualify as a “high-end” amateur naturalist with experience in many environments. Although having been introduced to tree climbing only ten years ago, I have a great amount of experience in the vertical environment, having climbed mountains and explored caves. Other pursuits include almost all forms of outdoor adventure including canoeing, sea kayaking, backpacking, scuba diving, and alpine mountaineering.