Tree Foundation Of Kern: 50 Careers In Trees Positions within urban forestry encompass a broad spectrum offering Those embarking on new careers in the diverse fields of urban forestry may be http://www.urbanforest.org/treecareers
Extractions: A breeze rustles through the leaves of newly planted saplings in a small grove surrounded by broken pavement and concrete buildings once littered with graffiti. In years to come, the trees will be a source of shade and beauty where children can play and families can gather beneath the green canopy deep within the inner city. The city landscape, once bustling with the activities of progress, commerce and convenient living, has taken a new course. A definite greening in the concrete jungle is taking hold. Tree planting projects, led by volunteers and dedicated professionals, are successfully bringing nature to the city and reuniting urban dwellers with the natural world around them. The urban forest is helping to cool and clean the air, providing shade and beauty for residents, improving property values and providing shelter for an array of wildlife. Unlike the wildland forest that stretches uninterrupted by human activity for miles on end, the urban forest thrives around crowded highways, business complexes and convenience stores from a single tree planted in the corner of a parking lot to the thick woods of a city park. The emerging trend toward the growth and care of urban forests is opening new doors of opportunity to fulfilling careers for city dwellers who love nature and want to play a role in preserving the delicate environment.
Community And Urban Forestry Find out more on community forestry, urban forestry, Tree City USA and more http://forestry.about.com/od/urbanforestry/
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Washington Urban & Community Forestry Ohio urban forestry Assistance Program Seattle urban forestry Web Site Building Cities of Green 1999 National urban forestry Conference http://www.dnr.wa.gov/htdocs/rp/urban/urban.htm
Extractions: Urban and Community Forestry Program Purpose: The Washington State Urban and Community Forestry Program works to educate citizens and decision-makers about the economic, environmental, psychological and aesthetic benefits of trees and to assist local governments, citizen groups and volunteers in planting and sustaining healthy trees and vegetation wherever people live and work in Washington State. Mission: Provide leadership to create self-sustaining urban and community forestry programs that preserve, plant and manage forests and trees for public benefits and quality of life. The four main goals of the Program: Goal 1 Education and Outreach Increase the level of understanding, protection and management of Washington's community trees and native vegetation while increasing the number of people involved in urban and community forestry activities. Goal 2 Financial and Technical Assistance Maintain high quality public service from program staff and provide the best information to our clients. Goal 3 Building the Program's Capacity Develop additional monetary support for the Urban and Community Forestry Program and the people it serves.
Urbanfor.cagr.calpoly.edu/ South Carolina urban forestrySouth Carolina Urban Community Forestry Council offers programs, information, and activities about the benefits of trees in urban and community http://urbanfor.cagr.calpoly.edu/
Urban Forestry Home Page Greensboro, North Carolina urban forestry Web Page. This site discusses topics related to urban forestry such as tree myths, recommended trees and the http://www.ci.greensboro.nc.us/forestry/
Arkansas Urban Forestry Council importance of the urban forest environment and how to manage this valuable resource. You can help by joining the Arkansas urban forestry Council (AUFC). http://www.arkansastrees.org/
Extractions: Urban forestry is the conservation of trees along streets, in open green spaces and watersheds, in parks and in neighborhoods. There are few practices that contribute more to the quality of urban life than the sustainability of the natural resources on which we have built our communities. Trees are important to the economic and environmental health of our communities. Air quality, property value, community beautification, economic attractiveness, and general livability can all be derived from the planting and care of trees in our communities. Successful urban and community forestry programs are based on public awareness and support. Strong partnerships strengthen local urban forestry programs by advocating polititcal support, increasing management, leveraging private funding, obtaining media support and promoting public education outreach. Our responsibility is to educate communities about the importance of the urban forest environment and how to manage this valuable resource. You can help by joining the Arkansas Urban Forestry Council (AUFC). Our mission is to enhance quality of life by promoting the benefits of trees and development of sustainable community forests through education, outreach, and partnerships.
Extractions: Publications and Links What is Community Forestry? The community forest is the aggregate of all vegetation and green spaces within communities that provide benefits vital to enriching the quality of life. Properly cared for and well-managed community forests can provide benefits that far exceed their management costs. Community forests can also bring communities of people together and form connections between humans and the urban flora and fauna. Additionally, community forests are an integral part of large cities, rural areas, streets, backyards, parks, and open spaces. Community forests provide shade, beauty, and habitat for urban wildlife. Properly planted trees and other vegetation can reduce heating and cooling costs, intercept and store rainwater, improve air quality, and increase property values and local tax bases. Simply stated, community forestry is the combination of planning, establishment, management, and research of trees and associated plants (individually, in groups, or under forest conditions) within cities, suburbs, and towns. Community forestry addresses the interface between people, the built environment and trees through a dynamic interaction of forestry, horticulture, arboriculture, landscape architecture and urban planning. As cities continue to grow, increasing numbers of people will choose to live, work, and play in community forests, making the field of community forestry critical for healthy and sustainable living.
Urban Forestry Resources Forestry, Fisheries and Wildlife urban forestry Tree and Shrub Planting Guidelines urban forestry Issues http://www.ext.vt.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Docs.woa/wa/getcat?cat=ir-for-uf
Urban Forestry - TFS urban forestry information from the Texas Forest Service. http://txforestservice.tamu.edu/urban/default.asp
CT DEP: Urban Forestry The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection Division of Forestry has an active Urban and Community Forestry Program, that is responsible for http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/forestry/urbanforest/urbanfor.htm
Extractions: The Urban Forestry Program The Urban Forestry Program seeks to work with the citizens of Connecticut in the improvement of the state's urban and community forests. These forests include the trees along the roads and highways of the state, in its parks and recreation areas, and in its residential and commercial neighborhoods. The state's urban and community forests fill its cities, such as New Haven ( at left ), its towns and its villages. These are the trees most closely associated with the people and structures of Connecticut - the ones that the vast majority of Connecticut's citizens come into contact with every day. Opportunities within the Urban Forestry Program America the Beautiful Grants Technical Assistance Programs Connecticut Urban Forest Council Tree City USA ... America the Beautiful Grants Each year, the Urban Forestry Program makes available federal grant money to towns, cities and non-profits in the state, to further the advance of urban forestry in Connecticut. The funds have gone to such diverse projects as tree planting, street tree inventories, tree maintenance programs and the design of tree guidebooks. The America the Beautiful grant requires that the recipient of the grant provide additional funding or in-kind services equal in value to the grant amount. This year, the grant categories and maximum amounts have been revised in order to re-focus the grant and also raise the maximum amount permitted. The period of the grant is from July 1 to December 15th of the following year, with grant applications due this year on May 13.
City Of Austin - PARD Forestry Reservations urban forestry Preserves Park Police Events News The Parks and Recreation Department Forestry Division is responsible for the http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/forestry.htm
Extractions: Class Listing Urban Foresty The Parks and Recreation Department Forestry Division is responsible for the care and maintenance of trees in city parks, the tree planting program, maintenance of trees on the 2,000 miles of street right-of-ways, maintenance of street blind corners and the Treaty Oak Project . In addition, the Department assist Solid Waste Services Department with the annual Christmas Tree recycling program.
Extractions: National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Recent Additions Contact Us Print Version Search NPDES: EPA Home OW Home OWM Home NPDES Home ... Stormwater Home Urban Forestry Description Urban forestry is the study of trees and forests in and around towns and cities. Since trees absorb water, patches of forest and the trees that line streets can help provide some of the storm water management required in an urban setting. Urban forests also help break up a landscape of impervious cover, provide small but essential green spaces, and link walkways and trails. Successful urban forestry requires a conservation plan for individual trees as well as forest areas larger than 10,000 feet . A local forest or tree ordinance is one technique for achieving conservation, and when specific measures to protect and manage these areas are included, urban forests and trees can also help reduce storm water management needs in urban areas. Applicability From a stream preservation perspective, it is ideal to retain as much contiguous forest as possible. At the same time, this may not be an option in many urban areas. If forested areas are fragmented, it is ideal to retain the closest fragments together. In rapidly urbanizing areas, where clearing and grading are important, tree preservation areas should be clearly marked. Delineating lines along a critical root zone (CRZ) rather than a straight line is essential to preserving trees and can help reduce homeowner complaints about tree root interference into sewer or septic lines.
Kansas Urban Forestry Council Lindsborg s GrowingOut Tree Station. * The Kansas Forest Service. * The National Tree Trust. * Roeland Park Department of urban forestry http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/7243/
Extractions: A s Kansans become more aware of how important trees are to their quality of life, they realize the need to plant and care for trees close to their homes and workplaces. The Kansas Urban Forestry Council is a state-wide, grassroots, nonprofit organization of people from small and large communities who are committed to expanding, improving and preserving trees in their neighborhoods. The Kansas Urban Forestry Council is made up of people just like you...homeowners, gardeners, urban foresters, community leaders, county extension agents, all shapes and sizes of people who agree that trees are too valuable of a resource to waste. The Council offers guidance, opportunities, and support programs to get actively involved in tree projects that directly benefit your community or group. To provide guidance to the urban and community forestry movement in Kansas through education, training, volunteer coordination, and technical assistance. Help Us Meet Our Goals
Urban Forestry People tend to think of urban places as cities, while forestry evokes images One important program the Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Group http://www.dnr.state.md.us/forests/programs/urban/
Extractions: At first glance, the term Urban Forestry may seem like an oxymoron. People tend to think of urban places as cities, while forestry evokes images of parks or other large tracts of woodland. These are certainly contradictory images. So let's take a closer look. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, an urban area is a place with a population of at least 2,500 people. This definition encompasses a wide range of communities, most of the cities and towns in Maryland. Forestry refers to individual parks, yards and street trees, as well as forest fragments such as wooded parkland, unimproved lots and naturally regenerating areas. Urban Forests are generally, though not exclusively, thought of as providing services; recreation, aesthetics, wildlife habitat, stormwater management, carbon storage and interception of airborne pollutants are some. This differs from the traditional view of forests as primarily providing goods like lumber, pulpwood or firewood. Emerald Ash Borer The emerald ash borer, an exotic insect pest affecting ash trees, was detected in Maryland in 2003. To control this threat to our ash trees, Maryland has developed a remediation plan that is a cooperative effort between the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). MDA is responsible for the detection and removal of the pest and the DNR Forest Service is responsible for remediation efforts. Seeing the Forest Through The Trees Forests and trees...natural resources that can be cared for thoughtfully to enhance our quality of life and can be used, protected, and replanted for the future. But is planting and caring for trees an easy task or a daily challenge?
Home Page Interest, programs, and activities in arboriculture and urban forestry have been growing steadily at Clemson during recent years. http://www.clemson.edu/arboriculture/
Extractions: or catch up on Interest, programs, and activities in arboriculture and urban forestry have been growing steadily at Clemson during recent years. That growth has been triggered by increased public interest in the urban environment, an inviting job market for graduates, and faculty members with the interest and desire to address important, timely interests of the university clientele. This web site is dedicated to keeping you abreast of Arboriculture and Urban Forestry activities at Clemson University. What is Arboriculture? For general information on the profession, see Careers in Arboriculture . The Extension Forest Resources web site contains information on many additional topics of Arboriculture and Urban Forestry Want to learn about Clemson's teaching research , or outreach activities is this profession? Use the links at left to explore these areas of the web site.
CU Department Of Forest And Natural Resources The two terms, arboriculture and urban forestry, seem to be used Arboriculture and urban forestry are two terms commonly associated with the care of http://www.clemson.edu/extfor/urban_tree_care/
Extractions: Having trees in our landscapes is not as simple as planting and watching them grow. Urban trees require plenty of consideration and care for good health and safety. Read on for in-depth information on key topics in urban tree care and to find answers to frequently asked questions Key Topics in Urban Forestry and Arboriculture
Florida Urban Forestry Council Serving as the premier nonprofit organization in the state in issues pertaining to urban forestry. We are committed to preserving Florida s urban forests http://www.fufc.org/
Extractions: Florida Urban Forestry Council Serving as the premier non-profit organization in the state in issues pertaining to urban forestry. We are committed to preserving Florida's urban forests for future generations by working with communities, state, local, and professional organizations to promote urban and community forestry initiatives and offering programs of continuing education, enhancing professionalism, and recognizing outstanding achievements in urban and community forestry. Presidents Message Links "The FUFC websitehas been developed by the Florida Urban Forestry Council and is intended as an educational benefit to our members. Information may be reprinted if credit is given to the author(s) and this website. All pictures, articles, advertisements, links, and other data are in no way to be construed as an endorsement of the author, products, services, or techniques. Likewise, the statements and opinions expressed are those of the individual authors and do not represent the view of the Florida Urban Forestry Council or its Executive Committee."
Urban Forestry Portland is fortunate to have such an extensive urban forest. urban forestry offers support to Portland citizens in the following ways http://www.parks.ci.portland.or.us/Services/UrbanForestry.htm
Portland Parks & Recreation - Urban Forestry Portland is fortunate to have such an extensive urban forest. urban forestry offers support to Portland citizens in the following ways. Preservation http://www.parks.ci.portland.or.us/TreeServices/UF.htm
Extractions: Mature Tree Care Urban trees provide benefits that are fundamental to our city's livability. Qualities such as clean air and water, cooler streets and homes, beauty, and wildlife habitat are essential elements to the health and comfort of any city. Portland is fortunate to have such an extensive urban forest. Urban Forestry offers support to Portland citizens in the following ways: Preservation
