Today’s Op-Ed from the New York Times: Why Trees Matter By Jim Robbins Published: April 11, 2012   Helena, Mont.   TREES are on the front lines of our changing climate. And when the oldest trees in the world suddenly start dying, it’s time to pay attention.   North America’s ancient alpine bristlecone forests are falling victim to a voracious ...
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The Call for Proposals is now open for this year’s Partners in Community Forestry National Conference, November 14-16, at the Sacramento Convention Center in Sacramento, California. With opportunities for presentations across a broad range of partnership themes and a variety of proposal format options, the program committee is striving to create the most educational, innovative and engaging program yet. Proposals ...
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The California Department of Public Health recently released a new publication – Climate Action for Health: Integrating Public Health into Climate Action Planning -for local government and health planners.  The Guide provides an overview of climate change as an important health issue, reviews how many strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions can also improve the health of a community, and ...
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The California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB32) calls for a 25% statewide reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. How are you responding? Urban forest offset projects are in their early stages and there is uncertainty as to their effectiveness. However, by involving the business sector in climate protection, the offset market could spur investment and create new revenue streams ...
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Nearly $100,000 in competitive subgrants will be available for California communities SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $150,000 to California ReLeaf, a nonprofit organization based in Sacramento, Calif., aimed at enhancing environmental education. ReLeaf’s mission is to empower grassroots efforts to preserve and protect California’s urban and community forests. California ReLeaf will announce a solicitation for ...
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