November 25, 2011|By Tom Avril, Inquirer Staff Writer From The Philadelphia Inquirer: http://articles.philly.com/2011-11-25/news/30441289_1_gun-assaults-crime-rates-gun-crime By clearing trash and planting grass in thousands of vacant lots in Philadelphia, work crews did much more than beautify the landscape. They also struck a big blow against crime, according to first-of-its-kind research from University of Pennsylvania scientists. In the areas [...]
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University of Pennsylvania study links vacant-lot cleanups, reduced gun crime
Posted in Community Tree Groups, Safe Streets, Tree Planting on February 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Talking to Legislators
Posted in Community Tree Groups, Conservation, Education, tagged Legislators, local official, meeting tips, tips on February 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
If you are part of an organization with plans to improve your urban forest with the help of your legislators, take these helpful tips into consideration: Do your homework. Know the background history of your legislator. What committees is he on? What is his voting history? Make your efforts relate to his views. Speak as [...]
People’s Garden Grants Available
Posted in Community Tree Groups, Funding and Grants, tagged Alliance for Community Trees, College and University Trees, Fruit Trees, Grants, People's Garden, urban forestry on December 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Alliance for Community Trees is pleased to announce the Alliance for Community Trees People’s Garden Grants, a new program designed to explore and deepen the connections between community trees and urban agriculture. Now in their pilot year, the ACTrees People’s Garden Grants will promote the connections between trees and urban agriculture by supporting the planting of shade trees to [...]
Trees for Ringgold
Posted in Community Tree Groups, Tree Planting, Volunteering, tagged College and University Trees, Downey Trees, Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission, Georgia Urban Forest Council, GUFC, Home Depot, Lilly, Tree Planting, Trees for Ringgold, Volunteers on November 1, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
To help repair and revitalize the City of Ringgold in the wake of the April 27, 2011 tornadoes, Trees for Ringgold organized a tree planting of more than 250 trees in the city on Thursday, Oct. 27. To follow are some pictures of the tree planting day and links to some of the media. Georgia Forestry Commission [...]
Oct. is NeighborWoods Month – Twitter Chat Oct. 19 at 2 pm #landscapechat
Posted in Community Tree Groups, Urban Forestry Program, tagged #landscapechat, Georgia, NeighborWoods on October 7, 2011 | 1 Comment »
October is National NeighborWoods™ Month, a celebration of trees in communities. If you haven’t seen it yet, in this video US Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell encourages everyone “to get involved, both personally and professionally” in National NeighborWoods™ Month this October. I hope you will join this national campaign for trees in communities. The goal is to drive attention [...]
Trees for Dade: 5,000 trees to tornado victims and Free Benefit Concert
Posted in Arbor Day, Community Tree Groups, Seedlings, Tree City USA, Tree Planting, tagged Arbor Day, Arbor Day Foundation, Georgia, Tree City USA, Tree Planting, Trees for Dade, Trenton, urban forestry on October 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Dade County, GA was greatly damaged by the recent tornadoes. The Trenton Tree City Tree Board (Tree City) has purchased 5,000 trees to give away to residents and businesses that have suffered damage during the 2011 storm season. To raise awareness for its cause, Trenton’s Tree City is hosting a free benefit in Trenton’s City Park on [...]
Remembering Mary Helen Ray in Forsyth Park
Posted in Arbor Day, Community Tree Groups, Trail of Trees, tagged Arbor Day, Georgia Forestry Commission, Savannah Tree Foundation, Trail of Trees, Tree Planting on February 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
By Tim Womick, Guest Author Forsyth Park is the center of downtown Savannah. Loaded with majestic trees, the historic park dates back to 1851. On Saturday, February, 19th, in the park’s rich black soil, three young dogwoods were lovingly planted in memory of the remarkable woman and nationally know tree enthusiast, Mary Helen Ray. Before the [...]
Savannah Tree Foundation announces new Executive Director, Karen B. Jenkins
Posted in Community Tree Groups, tagged Savannah, Savannah Tree Foundation on January 18, 2011 | 1 Comment »
(Savannah, GA)—The Savannah Tree Foundation is pleased to announce that former board member Karen B. Jenkins has joined our organization as Executive Director. Karen joined the board of the Savannah Tree Foundation in 2009 after supporting and volunteering with the organization for several years. She brings to the Savannah Tree Foundation a strong background in [...]
Tree City USA Deadline Approaching
Posted in Arbor Day, Community Tree Groups, Tree City USA, tagged Arbor Day, Arbor Day Foundation, Georgia, Georgia Forestry Commission, Tree City USA on November 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
It’s time for new and current Tree City USA communities to apply or recertify for the 2010 year. This year, the Arbor Day Foundation introduced a new Online Application process for those cities recertifying, applying for the Growth Award and/or applying for the first time. Cities that are recertifying should have received a reminder letter from the Arbor Day [...]
Invite Elected Officials to Your Tree Events
Posted in Community Tree Groups, Tree Planting on September 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
October is NeighborWoods Month and now is the time to invite your elected officials to participate in your activities. It is also campaign season, when officials and candidates alike are eager to participate in community events. Their presence at your plantings can draw major media coverage and public attention. Invite your senators, representatives, governor, mayor, and [...]
