On December 9, 2024, California ReLeaf hosted an educational webinar about The Economic Impact of Urban & Community Forestry in California. The webinar provided an overview of a recently completed research study on the Contributions of Urban & Community...
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First World Forum on Urban Forests
by California ReLeaf | May 15, 2018 | Network, Research, Updates
On November 28 to December 1, 2018, the United Nations and partners in Mantova, Italy will host the first World Forum on Urban Forests (UF). This first world forum will bring together cross-sector individuals, such as national and local government,...
Urban Forest Resource Roundup: Network New Year Highlights & January Learning Opportunities
by California ReLeaf | Jan 6, 2017 | Network, Research, Updates
California Arbor Week is on its Way! Our poster & video contests for elementary and middle school students are now open! We've also published all-new lesson plans and activities for grades 3-8. Learn more here and stay tuned for more details. Network Member...
Urban Forest Resource Roundup: Trees in the News & November Learning Opportunities
by California ReLeaf | Nov 4, 2016 | Network, Research
Use AmazonSmile to Support Your City's Trees While You Shop This Season Help us keep speaking for trees at California's Capitol! When you shop online this holiday season, use California ReLeaf's AmazonSmile portal -- it's a little way to make a big difference for...
Get your Tree Care Cue Cards!
by California ReLeaf | Feb 6, 2016 | Research, Resources
The Urban Tree Foundation has produced a series of “cue cards” with basic information related to various aspects of tree care, including: Tree Planting Tree Quality Tree Training (Pruning) Root Management Structural Pruning Restoring Topped Trees Pruning at Planting...
From the Boston Globe: The City Is an Ecosystem
by California ReLeaf | Nov 17, 2014 | Research
The city is an ecosystem, pipes and all What scientists are finding when they treat the urban landscape as an evolving environment of its own By Courtney Humphries Boston Globe Correspondent November 07, 2014 Is a tree trying to survive in the city better off than a...
Silence Isn’t Golden
by California ReLeaf | Apr 14, 2014 | Advocacy, Network, Research, Resources
Over the next month, community groups and ReLeaf Network members across California have an opportunity to comment on two important issues. They are the Department of Water Resources’ (DWR) Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWM); and the California Air...
National Walking Day
by California ReLeaf | Apr 2, 2014 | Research, Resources
Today, take a break from your normal routine and take a walk. The American Heart Association celebrates National Walking Day every year on the first Wednesday in April. The holiday was created to increase the amount of activity people get and, in turn, their...
Andy Lipkis Speaks Up About Water
by California ReLeaf | Feb 6, 2014 | Advocacy, Network, Research, Updates
Recently, TreePeople's founder and Executive Director Andy Lipkis was interviewed by Transition Network about the drought occurring throughout California. In the interview, Andy talks about his past experiences that led to the foundation of one of the most influential...
Preserving Trees Through Climate Change
by California ReLeaf | Nov 15, 2013 | Research
ASU researchers studying how to preserve tree species amid climate change TEMPE, Ariz. -- Two researchers at Arizona State University are aiming to help officials manage trees based on how different types are affected by climate change. Janet...