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Topic: Urban Forestry Assistance

	Urban Forestry Assistance Program
		Urban trees are those in an individual's yard, lining city streets, in a local park and along greenspace areas in and around cities.
		Urban forests are a valuable asset to the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
		The Kentucky Division of Forestry provides urban forestry technical assistance to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions and private landowners.
	www.forestry.ky.gov /programs/urban (670 words)

	EPA: Federal Register: Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Program
		States are encouraged to provide information and technical assistance to local government units and others to plan urban forestry programs and to plant, protect, maintain, and utilize wood from trees in open spaces, greenbelts, roadside screens, parks, woodlands, curb areas, and residential developments in urban areas.
		Urban Resources Partnership activities are designed to focus on urban natural resource conservation; provide assistance in under-served areas of communities with limited resources; foster intergovernmental coordination and public-private partnerships, and build capacity by local groups in accessing and properly managing Federal financial and resource assistance.
		The Urban Resources Partnership is an initiative in which Federal agencies, in cooperation with State and local agencies, community groups, and non-governmental organizations endeavor to be more effective, responsive, and efficient in working together to protect, improve, and rehabilitate the environment in urban areas of the Nation.
	www.epa.gov /fedrgstr/EPA-IMPACT/2000/September/Day-25/i24564.htm (1478 words)

	NKY Urban & Community Forestry Council: What is Urban Forestry?
		Urban Forestry is the art, science and technology of managing trees, forests and natural systems in and around urban areas for the health and well-being of communities.
		Urban Forests include individual trees, parks and greenspace, trees lining streets, small remnants of woods and forest, and the relationship of such to water, wildlife and people.
		Urban forests are vital resources of our ecosystems; as such, they provide a range of interrelated environmental and socioeconomic benefits.
	www.nkyurbanforestry.org /SitePages/what_is_uf.html (183 words)

	Urban Forestry : TreeLink : The Urban Forestry Portal
		The urban forest is the aggregate of all vegetation within an urban area, the management of populations of trees, and the intersection of people with biology of urban flora and fauna.
		The Council is 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.
		CT Urban Forest Council is a leadership organization for urban forestry in the state.
	treelink.org /linx/?navSubCatRef=41 (618 words)

	Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute :: News - newsletters
		Items suitable for inclusion are regional and national urban forestry information, state events, products, or innovations that can be replicated by other states, personnel notes, and notices of regional and national urban forestry events.
		As a reminder, the initial circulation of this newsletter is intentionally kept low with the expectation that the key people receiving it (state urban forestry program coordinators and Forest Service staff) will copy it or forward it to other individuals within their state.
		Ohio s Urban Forestry Assistance Program s 5 Year Plan includes a strategy where their 6 regional urban foresters will strive to personally visit their client mayors at least once a year.
	www.ufei.org /oldnewsletters/1996/Sep.html (1432 words)

	Oregon Department of Forestry Urban & Community Forestry Assistance
		The Oregon Department of Forestry´s Urban and Community Forestry Program is staffed by three professionally trained urban foresters who provide assistance to Oregon communities to help them plant, care, and manage their urban forests.
		Mission Statement The mission of the program is to provide leadership and technical services necessary to support the stewardship of Oregon´s urban and community forests, and to foster public awareness of the contributions urban forest ecosystems make to the quality of life and the environmental and economic well-being of Oregon cities.
		Educational assistance is provided in the form of continuing education workshops, informal presentations, or conferences and seminars.
	www.oregon.gov /ODF/URBAN_FORESTS/ucf_overview.shtml (287 words)

	Urban Forestry Strategic Plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Urban forestry needs of the community are identified, followed by recommended goals, strategies, and actions necessary to accomplish them.
		The primary objective of urban forestry planning is to maximize public benefits from community trees while minimizing public expense in achieving these benefits.
		In all urban forestry education and awareness programs it is vital to involve the local media.
	www.ci.muskego.wi.us /planning/UrbanForestry/UFStrategic.htm (8946 words)

	Urban Forestry
		Missoula's urban forest is made up trees lining streets, in parks, river corridors, backyards, front yards, alleys, cemeteries, plazas, and parking lots.
		The Urban Forestry division will take into consideration the tree you have chosen and the park you prefer as they decide on the final location.
		Homeowners are responsible for the maintenance of the land and care of the trees, and may hire an ISA certified arborist to perform tree work.
	www.ci.missoula.mt.us /parksrec/urbanforestry.htm (990 words)

	Washington Urban & Community Forestry
		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.
		The Washington Community Forestry Council was formed in 1990 in response to the 1978 United States Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act.
		Assistance is available in a number of areas such as how to start a program, providing technical assistance with ordinance development, strategic planning, street tree inventory development and training, as well as areas were funding may be available.
	www.dnr.wa.gov /htdocs/rp/urban/urban.htm (917 words)

	urban forestry
		Homepage of the UK National Urban Forestry Unit, a charitable organisation that was established in 1995, and which works "to raise awareness of the positive contribution that trees make to the quality of life in towns." Information is provided on the Unit, its projects, aims and activities.
		Subjects include: history of urban forestry; urban forest legislation; the benefits of urban forests, selection and planting of trees; maintenance of the urban forest; planning and management; and urban forestry programs.
		RUAF exists with the aim of ensuring that urban agriculture and forestry becomes a priority for city authorities, and to facilitate the formulation of projects on urban agriculture.
	agrifor.ac.uk /browse/cabi/90e700f2b55dfd4f086de3fed4ce70de.html (1228 words)

	Forestry Links
		Differs from Forestry Parish Supervisor and Forestry District Manager by responsibility for serving as field consultant for Urban Forestry projects in assigned multi-parish region of the State.
		The Ontario Forestry Association is a non-profit, registered charity dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of all aspects of Ontario's forests and developing a commitment to forest conservation.
		The purpose of the Forestry Trust is to promote forestry, recreation, education, conservation, and enjoyment through the generosity of woodland owners who open their woodlands for exploration and study, offering field visits, supporting literature and materials.
	www.ecostewards.org /forestlinks.html (505 words)

	Urban & Community Forestry
		Alabama was well represented with 21 volunteers from all over the state which included various community leaders such as Mayors, urban foresters, tree board members, city clerks, community tree volunteers and many others who were interested in the care of community trees.
		Attendees at the conference was provided with important information to those working in existing Tree City USAs who are trying to grow and maintain their urban forestry programs.
		Community Forestry At Its Best provided a national forum to strengthen cooperation and the exchange of ideas among all members of the urban forestry community.
	www.aces.edu /ucf (198 words)

	Urban Forestry Gateway at Virginia Tech
		Urban forestry is a rapidly growing field that includes all aspects of forest management and tree care anywhere people live—from cities to small towns.
		Graduate programs in urban forestry include a Master's of Forestry or a Master's of Science degree and a PhD.
		Interaction with students and faculty from other disciplines is encouraged to prepare students for careers in municipal forestry, commercial tree care, regional urban forest management, nonprofit organizations, urban environmental consulting and many other related fields.
	www.cnr.vt.edu /urbanforestry (284 words)

	Ohio's Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Ohio's Urban Forestry Advisory Committee is a subcommittee of the legislative mandated Forestry Advisory Council of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry.
		Its purpose is to serve the urban residents of this state by furthering the objectives of the Urban Forestry Assistance Program.
		The ten to fifteen member committee will represent a cross-section of user groups and allied urban forestry professions, create their own governing rules and serve under a three year staggered term format.
	www.dnr.state.oh.us /forestry/urban/advisory/default.htm (132 words)

	Grant Writing - Urban Forestry LLC (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Urban Forestry can help you secure grant funding for your community.
		Look to Urban Forestry for assistance with your community's applications grants.
		Urban Forestry's expertise in the field of tree planning and management begins with partners Andrew Pleninger and Christopher Luley.
	www.urbanforestryllc.com /svc_gw.asp (127 words)

	Urban Forestry
		In Allen, urban forestry includes public care, maintenance, and growth of trees, greenbelts, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, perennials and wildflowers.
		A variety of educational initiatives are also part of the urban forestry efforts.
		Tree Guides will be provided by Allen’s Urban Forester as she guides you down the trail on a journey back to nature.
	www.cityofallen.org /parks/urbanforestry.htm (618 words)

	NewsLine: Federal Government Offers Urban Forestry Assistance to Storm-Ravaged Communities
		In early may, communities can submit proposals to repair the damage Ivan caused to their urban forestry resources, according to Neil Letson, coordinator of the program.
		Assistance can also include informational and educational needs, tree mitigation and replacements of downed trees.
		Repairing or removing these trees can be a major financial burden for many small communities that already were saddled with the initial burden of cleanup in the immediate aftermath of the hurricane.
	www.aces.edu /department/extcomm/npa/newsline/archives/001138.php (399 words)

	Urban forestry
		Urban forestry : the cultivation and management of trees and forests for their present andpotential contributions to the physiological, sociological and economic well-being ofurban society.
		Phoenix Urban Forestry will pay half the cost of trees that are planted on public...
		Urban Forestry Quercus palustris, pin oak, Boston Common...
	www.mongabay.com /reference/environment/Urban_forestry.html (396 words)

	Urban Forestry Assistance Grants (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		The purpose of the grant program is to fund projects that improve a community's capacity to manage its trees.
		The Wisconsin Urban Forestry Grant program is a 50-50 cost-share program.
		DNR Urban Forestry, PO Box 7921, Madison WI 53707
	dnr.wi.gov /org/land/Forestry/UF/grants (483 words)

	NUCFAC -- Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act
		(7) strengthened research, education, technical assistance, and public information and participation in tree planting and maintenance programs for trees and complementary ground covers for urban and community forests are needed to provide for the protection and expansion of tree cover and open space in urban areas and communities.
		In providing such assistance, the Secretary is authorized to cooperate with interested members of the public, including nonprofit private organizations.
		The Secretary is also authorized to cooperate directly with units of local government and others in implementing this section whenever the Secretary and the affected State forest or equivalent State official agree that direct cooperation would better achieve the purposes of this section.
	www.treelink.org /nucfac/nfcfaa.htm (2085 words)

	USDA Forest Service
		The USDA Forest Service and State Forestry Agencies, in partnership with national and local organizations provide a comprehensive approach to the stewardship of urban trees and forest resources.
		The outcome is to restore and sustain the health and quality of the natural and human environments in urban areas.
		Provide technical and financial assistance to help improve the livability of cities and communities through managing urban forest resources to promote a healthy ecosystem.
	www.fs.fed.us /ucf (295 words)

	Urban Forestry
		Urban forestry is the management of urban forest ecosytems.
		The benefits of urban forests to citizens include heightened recreational and cultural opportunities, energy conservation, improved stormwater management, enhanced biodiversity, plant and animal enrichment, increased environmental educational opportunities, and higher economic and property values.
		Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute - addresses the need for improved management of urban forests.
	www.mrsc.org /subjects/environment/urbanforest/urbtrees.aspx (524 words)

	Florida Landowner Forestry Assistance: Division of Forestry - FDACS
		The Cooperative Forestry Assistance (CFA) section provides information and assistance to all interested Florida citizens, concerning the growth and management of trees.
		A statewide network of foresters is available to help private landowners manage small to large acreages of forest land as well as assisting community residents with individual trees in their neighborhoods.
		The Urban and Community Forestry Program encourages city governments and local residents to actively manage the trees in their communities.
	www.fl-dof.com /forest_management/cfa_index.html (332 words)

	Alabama Urban Forestry Association
		AUFA includes members from various levels of government, electric utilities, businesses, city tree boards, various 'green' professions, and individual residents -- all with a common interest in trees, horticulture, and landscape architecture.
		Tree orientation for public officials; Tree Worker education (in cooperation with ISA); urban forestry & horticulture assistance to local governments.
		Quarterly Ala Urban Forestry Council meetings, usually in central location.
	faq.gardenweb.com /directory/aufa (114 words)

	Urban and Community Forestry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		This site also offers a tree selection guide for 680 species of urban trees.
		Urban Forestry Assistance Program from the Ohio Division of Forestry.
		Virginia Department of Forestry programs are open to all people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.
	www.dof.virginia.gov /urban/index.shtml (290 words)

	Ohio DNR Division of Forestry (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Office hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. For general information about the Division of Forestry, e-mail your questions here.
		Questions and comments about the Division of Forestry Web Site should be directed to Drew Todd 614-265-6707
		Photo use policy: you may use non-copyrighted photos with attribution to the Ohio Division of Forestry; our occasional photos bearing a © symbol belong to individual photographers, direct inquiries for their use to Drew Todd.
	www.dnr.state.oh.us /forestry (160 words)

	DNR
		If you know of an urban forestry consultant or consulting company that is not listed, please provide that information to the Department of Natural Resources.
		SERVICES: General Urban Forestry Management Services, management plans, tree protection advice, development or review of; contracts, landscape ordinances, site plans, landscape plans, engineering plans.
		SERVICES: Street tree and park tree inventories (municipalities, campus, and commercial sites), urban forestry management plans, tree protection plans and site planning on development sites, training sessions and workshops, preparation and review of tree ordinances, tree appraisals, investigation and diagnostic services (pesticide drifts, etc.), expert witness services.
	dnr.state.il.us /conservation/forestry/urban/consultants.htm (406 words)

	JOB OPENING - URBAN & COMMUNITY FORESTRY COORDINATOR
		Duties involve all phases of community forestry, including project development, project management, resource assessment, contract preparation and administration, on-site monitoring, and evaluation.
		Preference will be given to candidates with background in urban and community forestry.
		Determines suitable tree species for planting in urban* environments; advises towns in tree selections; develops model contracts for purchase and planting of trees; monitors work done by arborists, contractors, and municipalities in tree planting and maintenance in communities.
	www.metla.fi /archive/forest/1998/09/msg00001.html (949 words)

	Urban Forestry South Expo — Urban Forestry South Expo
		Urban Forestry South Expo — Urban Forestry South Expo
		The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Committee has released their Request for Proposals (RFP) with pre-proposals due September 6th.
		The thirteen urban & community forestry councils in the southern region have formed a cooperative for the purpose of information sharing, and collaborative, regional projects.
	www.urbanforestrysouth.org (113 words)

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