Jason Siniscalchi, a PhD in Forest Resource Science from West Virginia University has developed a tree identification application for the iPhone called TreeID. This application may have particular benefit for professionals, volunteers, or stakeholders. TreeID provides an inexpensive supplement to current resources by providing an easy reference that can be used on the job. TreeID contains over 250 trees (including ...
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The final registration deadline for the Municipal Forestry Institute Conference is quickly approaching. Unlike most conferences and workshops that focus primarily on trees, MFI develops community forestry leaders by building skills in advocacy, coalition building, program planning, communications, public relations, strategic thinking and other key areas. Past participants include city foresters/arborists, state urban forestry staff, city/county planners, tree wardens, non-profit ...
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At their annual conference, ACT noted an opportunity for organizations to pro-actively engage the legal community in their cities to help plant trees. Below is an article that you can use as a calling card to help you introduce the concept to your legal contacts. The American Bar Association’s national committee has declared a five-year goal for its members to ...
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