Department Of Conservation And Recreation - Urban Forestry Urban and Community Forestry. The program also provides guidance on urban forestrypolicy issues at the state level. What is Urban and Community Forestry? http://www.state.ma.us/dem/programs/forestry/urban/
Extractions: Navigation Citizen Forester Grant Opportunities On the Horizon: Calendar Picks and Shovels: Resources, Fact Sheets, and FAQs ... A Plan for Urban and Community Forestry in Massachusetts The Massachusetts Urban and Community Forestry Program assists communities and nonprofit groups in protecting, growing, and managing community trees and forest ecosystems, with the ultimate aim of improving the environment and enhancing livability of all of Massachusetts' communities. We provide grants, technical assistance, training, and recognition awards to communities of all sizes throughout Massachusetts. The program also provides guidance on urban forestry policy issues at the state level. What is Urban and Community Forestry? Urban and community forests are the trees, plants and associated ecosystems anywhere where people are - country roads in rural towns, new developments in the suburbs, or concrete neighborhoods in cities and old mill towns. Our landscape is a continuum from rural forest to city center. We live, work, play and learn all along this continuum.
Trees - Construction Tolerance Database THE RESPONSE OF OHIO S NATIVE AND NATURALIZED TREES TO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY byT. Davis Sydnor urban forestry School of Natural Resources The Ohio State http://snr.osu.edu/const.htm
Extractions: The American public generally has a love affair with trees. One manifestation of that love affair is the willingness of homeowners to pay 10 to 30 percent more for similar sized, wooded lots in the same subdivision. The assumption by the general public is that trees are trees. Surprise, surprise! Various trees species respond differently to construction. I remember a particularly sad situation where a property owner bought a wooded lot and snaked the house among the trees. The trees were killed by the construction activity. The homeowner then had to pay to have the trees cabled down since they were over the new residence. The homeowner ended up with a serpentine home on an open lot. Trees, unlike animals can't move. As a consequence a tree must adapt to the changes which occur during construction or die. Some trees are better at this than others. This will be the primary focus of this paper. The observations (Table 1.) are based on my experience with trees in disturbed sites which began while at Southside Nurseries (1958 to 1969) and continues through my twenty-six years in academics to date. Observations are further confined to native and naturalized trees since they are the ones which are likely to be found at new construction sites and they are the plants which the new owner will likely want to retain.
Undergraduate Programs Forestry and urban forestry graduates play a role in issues such as global climatechange, preservation of biological diversity, community/urban ecology and http://snr.osu.edu/undergrad/forest.html
Extractions: Concern about the fate of Earth's forests has never been greater. In the next 20 years, forest land managers working in areas ranging from wilderness to human dominated areas will be confronted with enormous challenges. Forestry and urban forestry graduates play a role in issues such as global climate change, preservation of biological diversity, community/urban ecology and meeting the renewable energy needs of the developing world.
Welcome To The Society Of Municipal Arborists and urban foresters. Our membership also includes consultants, commercial firms andcitizens who actively practice or support some facet of municipal forestry. http://www.urban-forestry.com/
Extractions: Welcome to the Society of Municipal Arborists Founded in 1964, the SMA is an organization of municipal arborists and urban foresters. Our membership also includes consultants, commercial firms and citizens who actively practice or support some facet of municipal forestry. A professional affiliate of the International Society of Arboriculture, the SMA has members from across North America and beyond. Through our magazine, City Trees , our conferences, our website and our many active members, we strive to create networking and educational opportunities that promote the sound, professional management of a vital and invaluable resource. Want to learn more? Please browse our site. If you would like more information, please contact us at urbanforestry@prodigy.net Jerri J. LaHaie, Executive Director Organization Objectives: To promote and improve the practice of professional municipal arboriculture. To stimulate greater interest in the planting and presentation of shade trees and landscape plants. To promote public awareness of the beautification of urban areas through proper arboriculture practices.
TreeLink : The Community Forestry Resource Resource for urban and community forestry planting and caring for trees in cities and towns. Includes links list, research, news, forums, and educational materials. http://www.treelink.org/
Resource Centre On Urban Agriculture And Forestry Provides resources for the integration of agriculture into urban planning. Website holds a number of papers and links to related sites. http://www.ruaf.org/
Extractions: The College's Urban Initiative expands collaborative, interdisciplinary study, research and public service activities aimed at creating livable communities for the 21st century. NEW! Guidelines and Application for the new minor in Urban Environmental Science Comments or questions about this site should be sent to mhhall@esf.edu Academic Departments Chemistry Construction Products Engineering Environmental and Forest Biology Environmental Resources and Forest Engineering Environmental Studies Forest and Natural Resources Management Landscape Architecture Paper Science and Engineering More ESF Links Academic Programs Bursar Business Office Computing Continuing Education Development Office Directions to ESF Environmental Health Financial Aid Giving/Development Housing Human Resources Instructional Quality Jobs at ESF Labs, Facilities Ranger School Regional Campuses Research Small Stores: ESF Merchandise State University of New York University Police
Tree Link Tree Link This site was created to provide information, research, and networking for people working in urban and community forestry. It is meant to inform, educate, and inspire the researcher, http://rdre1.inktomi.com/click?u=http://www.treelink.org/&y=0207215C0E3FEC4A
Extractions: "For The Business of Forestry" About Us Timber Sales Services Current Projects ... Forestry Consulting Clark Consulting provides business management consulting along with forestry management, vegetation management, tree preservation, and woodland enterprise set-up. We offer management consulting for landowners and organizations across the globe and provide assistance to landowners and businesses to better profit from their properties and to get the most for the products offered. Business management consulting and complete urban and rural forestry consulting and assistance. From concept to end user with all the steps in-between.
DYMAX EDASHES - Tree Shears For Biofuels Hazard Reduction A periodic enewsletter reporting on equipment for biofuels hazard reduction, National Fire Plan, wildland urban interface issues and utilization of small diameter trees in reducing forest fires. http://www.dymaxattachments.com/edashes/2002-08-01-forestry/index.htm
Extractions: DYMAX TREE SHEAR SHINES AT COLORADO STATE U. DEMO; OFFERS HOPE TO FUELS HAZARD REDUCTION EFFORTS! A Dymax 14" Forestry Tree Shear was the highlight of a demonstration conducted last fall by Colorado State University, in conjunction with Dymax. The equipment demo clearly showed that a tracked skid steer loader equipped with a Dymax 14" Forestry Tree Shear is the perfect tool for fuels hazard reduction in forested areas. For additional information on the Colorado demonstration, visit these websites: www.cnr.colostate.edu/FS/restoration/home.html www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/natres/wildfire.html For more information on Dymax Tree Shears, click here
Dow AgroSciences Canada Providing crop protection and plant genetic technology for agriculture, as well as products in forestry and urban pest management. http://www.dowagro.ca
Earth Observation Magazine EOM circulates to 17,500 professionals involved in mapping, remote sensing, GPS, GIS in many vertical industries such as engineering, environmental, forestry, urban planning, utilities, petroleum, mining, and local, state and federal government. http://www.eomonline.com/
Extractions: EOM is the magazine that puts geotechnologies in context. While illuminating the state of the art in products and applications, we strive to clarify just how the offerings and uses relate to day-to-day users as well as citizens at large. Hardware, software, applications, standards, policies and a host of other key ingredients swirl about as universities, private companies and governments from local to national put geotechnology to use. Our goal is to uncover how this work impacts your role as a geospatial professional and a citizen of planet earth. EOM circulates to 20,500 professionals involved in mapping, remote sensing, GPS, GIS in many vertical industries such as engineering, environmental, forestry, urban planning, utilities, petroleum, mining, and local, state and federal government.
Forestry Recreation Surveying Degrees in outdoor recreation, forest technology, forest recreation, surveying, urban tree management, and preprofessional forestry. http://forestry.paulsmiths.edu
Extractions: Academics What's your dream job? Do you want to work outdoors? Do you want to help improve the quality of our environment? Would you like to help people to appreciate and enjoy the natural world? How about helping to provide products vital to our economic, social, and even spiritual well-being? Do you have an interest in making our cities and suburban areas "greener," more pleasant, and healthier for their inhabitants? If your answer to any of these questions is "yes," then a career in forestry or related discipline may be for you!
American Forests urban Forests Resources to understand and evaluate the trees in and around the placeswe live. Forest Policy Center Advocating for community forestry which http://www.americanforests.org/
Forestry Program Primary emphasis is on undergraduate education and extension. Major outreach programs focus on forest and wildlife stewardship, urban and community forestry, estate planning and family lands protection, and municipal and watershed natural resources inventories and planning. http://www.canr.uconn.edu/nrme/programs/forest/forestry.html
Extractions: Natural Resources Management and Engineering Home NRME Home CANR Home UConn Home Programs Atmospheric Resources Fisheries Forestry Remote sensing/GIS ... Cooperative Extension Student Information Undergraduate Courses Undergrad. Program Graduate Courses Graduate Program People Faculty and Staff Graduate Students Announcements NRME News The forest management program has its primary emphasis on undergraduate education and extension. Major outreach programs focus on: A combined research/extension program focuses on landscape characterization and forest fragmentation. FOREST RESOURCES IN CONNECTICUT Connecticut 370 years after settlement is 60% forested. Almost 90% of that forest is privately owned by some 115,000 individuals, families and land trusts. Our forests make major contributions to our economy and the quality of our lives. Annual production of over 70 million board feet of high quality timber provides the material for over 350 Connecticut industries that process wood. These industries contribute over $400 million annually to Connecticut's economy and export a wide variety of products around the globe. Our forests also provide the essential backdrop for Connecticut's $3.9 billion recreation/tourism industry, and produce and estimated 500,000 cords of firewood, 400,000 Christmas trees, 15,000 gallons of maple syrup and two million gallons of witch hazel astringent each year.
Environment Now Protecting, preserving and restoring the environment of California. EN programs cover forestry issues, coastal issues, water conservation, air quality initiatives, endangered species conservation, wilderness protection, and urban sprawl. http://www.environmentnow.org
Untitled Document Kaulunani improves the health and viability of trees in Hawaiian communities througheducational programs, financial support in the form of costshare grants http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dofaw/kaulunani/
SCFC Urban Grants urban and Community forestry Grants. 2003 urban Community forestry GrantsAwarded. 2004 urban Community forestry Grant Call for Proposals. http://www.state.sc.us/forest/urbangr.htm
Forest-releaf-index Founded in 1993 to help citizens reverse the decline of our urban forest. Our notfor-profit works with public forestry systems, cities, schools, churches, civic groups and individuals to promote tree planting and care. http://stlouis.missouri.org/501c/forest_releaf/
