California ReLeaf

Fruit for Families

by | Jul 9, 2012 |

The Sacramento Tree Foundation has been branching out of Sacramento since the introduction of its Greenprint Initiative in 2004. The Greenprint is the organization's vision to enhance the quality of life of the Greater Sacramento region, not just those area's within...

Public Comment for CALTRANS Main Street Guide

by | Jun 29, 2012 |

CALTRANS is currently accepting public comment for their Main Street Guide. Main street planning and design affects travelers,communities, and the environment. Therefore, streets that serve the greatest common good address all three categories. This document describes...

Budget Bill Boosts Urban Forestry Efforts

by | Jun 28, 2012 |

  Governor Jerry Brown has signed the primary component of the State’s 2012-2013 spending plan which seeks to close a $15.7 billion budget gap through deep cuts to multiple services, pay decreases for state workers, and reliance on the passage of a tax initiative...

Palo Alto Artist Gathers Tree Photos

by | Jun 13, 2012 |

One of the last remaining fruit orchards in Silicon Valley inspired photographer Angela Buenning Filo to turn her lens toward trees. Her 2003 visit to an abandoned plum tree orchard, beside the San Jose IBM campus on Cottle Road, led to a monumental project: a three...

Green Infrastructure Planning Webinar

by | Jun 11, 2012 | ,

Thursday, June 21, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., EST The Planning for Growth and Open Space Webinar Series presents its third session: "Green Infrastructure Planning: Connecting Partners & Greenspaces". Join the webinar to explore Green Infrastructure Planning, how local...