The American Planning Association (APA) is looking for great streets, neighborhoods and public spaces. As part of this initiative, APA needs your help in suggesting places that are great and merit such designation. Now is the chance to suggest your favorite streets,...
California ReLeaf
Water & Urban Greening
by California ReLeaf | Jan 24, 2011 | Advocacy, Resources, Updates
Please join California ReLeaf, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, and TreePeople on Monday, January 31 as we learn how urban greening can improve water supply, flood prevention and water quality. This free session will be taught by Andy Lipkis,...
ACT Searches for New ED
by California ReLeaf | Jan 10, 2011 | Updates
Alliance for Community Trees, a national organization committed to supporting grassroots, citizen-based organizations dedicated to urban and community tree planting, care, conservation and education, is searching for a new Executive Director. Current Executive...
Woods to the Hoods
by California ReLeaf | Jan 7, 2011 | Grants, Updates
The Urban Corps of San Diego County (UCSDC) is one of 17 organizations statewide selected to receive funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which is being administered by California ReLeaf. UCSDC’s mission is to provide job training and educational...
Smartphone Users Can Report Sudden Oak Death
by California ReLeaf | Jan 7, 2011 | Advocacy, Resources
California’s majestic oak trees have been felled by the hundreds of thousands by a disease first reported in 1995 and dubbed “sudden oak death.” To get a broader perspective on the disease, UC Berkeley scientists have developed a smartphone app for hikers and other...
Vibrant Cities & Urban Forests Task Force
by California ReLeaf | Jan 3, 2011 | Advocacy, Resources, Updates
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service and New York Restoration Project (NYRP) are seeking nominations from the nation’s urban forestry and natural resource leaders to become part of the task force, Vibrant Cities and Urban Forests: A...
Emission Trading Program Cleared
by California ReLeaf | Dec 29, 2010 | Advocacy
On December 16, the California Air Resources Board endorsed the state's cap-and-trade regulation under the state's greenhouse gas reduction law, AB32. The cap-and-trade regulation, along with several complementary measures, will drive the development of green jobs and...
California ReLeaf in the News
by California ReLeaf | Dec 16, 2010 | Network, Press, Updates
California ReLeaf was recently featured in an article about Ojai Trees, one of our ReLeaf Network members, in the Santa Barbara Independent. To read the full article, visit here.
Google Earth Adds 3D Trees to Street Views
by California ReLeaf | Dec 15, 2010 | Resources, Updates
The new Google Earth software introduces two major new features: the integration of Street View, Google’s photos of streets and locations, and millions of 3-D trees. To read more and see a video sample, visit the New York Times' blog.
U.S. Chamber Calls for Nominations
by California ReLeaf | Dec 14, 2010 | Updates
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Business Civic Leadership Center (BCLC) opened the nomination period for its 2011 Siemens Sustainable Community Awards today. Now in its fourth year, the program recognizes local governments, chambers of commerce, and other organizations...