University of Redlands named Tree Campus Ed Castro, Staff Writer The Sun   REDLANDS – The University of Redlands received nationwide recognition for embracing five standards that focused on campus tree care and community involvement.   For its efforts, U of R earned Tree Campus USA recognition for the third straight year for its dedication to forestry management and environmental ...
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By Ashley on May 16, 2012 in grants, Network, Partners, Releaf at work

Multiple members of the California ReLeaf Network were awarded more than $4.5 million in grant funding from the Strategic Growth Council last week to support urban greening projects and planning in the Central Valley and Southern California.   Numerous Network groups will be utilizing urban greening project funds to develop green space at several schools and schoolyards in California by ...
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By Ashley on May 02, 2012 in Partners

Last month, the latest member of the Urban Forest Map Project was launched in San Diego with the San Diego County Tree Map.   This month, the project has been entered in the San Diego Apps Challenge. The Urban Forest Map Project would be very grateful if you would help spread the word through your social networks to encourage people ...
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By Ashley on April 27, 2012 in Partners, Trees in the news

Sacramento City Forester Joe Benassini is the recipient of a 2012 Arbor Day Award honoring his outstanding contribution to tree planting, conservation, and stewardship. Benassini is one of 16 individuals and organizations being recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation this year. He is receiving a Champion of Trees Award in recognition of his leadership in advancing effective forestry public policy. ...
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By Ashley on December 16, 2011 in Partners

Recognize the extraordinary work of your colleagues by nominating them for a prestigious Western Chapter ISA Award. There are categories to fit a variety of accolades from service to education – from project to program. Take a moment to reflect on past recipients and complete the simple nomination form so that their accomplishments don’t go unrecognized! The Awards committee seeks ...
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