Resources

2011 Annual Report

2011 was a great year for California ReLeaf! We're proud of our accomplishments and the accomplishments of our ReLeaf Network members. In 2011, we: Supported 17 significant urban forestry projects that provided California with 72,000 workforce hours supporting 140...

Become a Tree Amigo with Our City Forest

Our City Forest is planning a four-week training program to prepare tree lovers to take their passion one step further by becoming Tree Amigos. One need not be a Tree Amigo to volunteer with the nonprofit organization dedicated to urban forestry, but those who become...

Carbon Offsets & the Urban Forest

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...

Changes to Facebook and YouTube

If your organization uses Facebook or YouTube to reach the masses, then you should know that change is afoot. In March, Facebook will change all accounts to the new "timeline" profile style. Visitors to your organization's page will see a whole new look. Make sure...

What’s a QR Code?

You've probably seen them before - that little black and white square on a magazine ad that looks vaguely like a barcode. It's a Quick Response code, usually abbreviated QR code. These codes are matrix barcodes initially used by the automotive industry when shipping...

California’s State Tree

The California redwood was designated the official State Tree of California by the State Legislature in 1937.  Once common throughout the Northern Hemisphere, redwoods are found only on the Pacific Coast.  Many groves and stands of the towering trees are preserved in...