Scientists at the US Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station Portland, Oregon, have developed a model to predict bud burst. They used Douglas firs in their experiments but also surveyed research on about 100 other species, so they expect to be able to...
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Super Grow XLV
by California ReLeaf | Feb 4, 2011 | Updates
As the country prepares to enjoy the battle between the Packers and the Steelers, Northern Texans are completing their local initiatives designed to offset the environmental impact of the Super Bowl. The NFL Environmental Program, Texas Forest Service, the North Texas...
Northern California Trees & Plants Move Downhill
by California ReLeaf | Feb 3, 2011 | Updates
As the globe warms up, many plants and animals are moving uphill to keep their cool. Conservationists are anticipating much more of this as they make plans to help natural systems adapt to a warming planet. But a new study in Science has found that plants in northern...
Woodland Tree Foundation
by California ReLeaf | Feb 1, 2011 | Updates
“You meet wonderful people—good-hearted people—planting trees,” says David Wilkinson, a founder and board president of Woodland Tree Foundation. During its 10 years of operation, the foundation has planted over 2,100 trees in this Tree City USA northwest of...
Canopy Celebrates Tu Bishvat
by California ReLeaf | Jan 31, 2011 | Advocacy, Network, Updates
Dozens of families, numerous former mayors of Palo Alto, and Canopy volunteers made up a crowd of about 100 people at Canopy’s annual awards ceremony. This year’s ceremony was held on Tu Bishvat, the Jewish holiday for trees, adding a special significance for many of...
North East Trees Seeks Executive Director
by California ReLeaf | Jan 27, 2011 | Network, Updates
Deadline: March 15, 2011 North East Trees (NET) is seeking an experienced, entrepreneurial, visionary leader to fill the position of Executive Director (ED). North East Trees is a community-based nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization) founded in 1989 by Mr. Scott Wilson....
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...
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...