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...
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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...
Officials Refuse to Clear Levees of Foliage
by California ReLeaf | Oct 25, 2010 | Advocacy, Resources
In defiance of a federal policy intended to bolster the safety of California levees, some Bay Area legislators, regulators and water agencies said Monday that they refuse to remove shrubs and trees from the banks of numerous creeks and culverts. They say stripping...
Healthy Places, Healthy People: The Urban Forest Meets Public Health
by California ReLeaf | Jul 13, 2010 | Advocacy, Network
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Public Health & Urban Greening: Integrated Approaches…Multiple Solutions
by California ReLeaf | Jul 7, 2010 | Advocacy, Network
What: The benefits of urban greening go far beyond the obvious aesthetic qualities. Come learn how urban greening can help improve public health by improving our physical, psychological, and social well being. Who: Learn from one of California’s experts in urban...
Greg McPherson Speaks on Trees and Air Quality
by California ReLeaf | Jun 22, 2010 | Advocacy, Research
On Monday, June 21, decision makers from around California met to hear Dr. Greg McPherson, Director of the Center for Urban Forestry Research, speak about how urban greening goes far beyond the obvious aesthetic qualities. Dr. McPherson showed how it can help improve...
Decision Maker Education Campaign
by California ReLeaf | Dec 1, 2009 | Advocacy, Resources
In an effort to educate decision makers, California ReLeaf has teamed up with others around the state to create an education campaign that focuses on the many benefits of urban greening. The first component of the campaign included a brown bag lunch session and an...
Congresswoman Matsui Honored
by California ReLeaf | Nov 3, 2009 | Advocacy
On October 2, 2009, Congresswoman Doris Matsui was awarded the California Urban Forestry Award for Community Building with Trees. This honor is awarded by California Urban Forests Council to a corporation or public official whose mission is not urban forestry related...