The U.S. Forest Service and its partners released this morning the newest version of their free i-Tree software suite, designed to quantify the benefits of trees and assist communities in gaining support and funding for the trees in their parks, schoolyards and...
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Legislature Makes Arbor Week Official
by California ReLeaf | Mar 21, 2011 | Advocacy, Resources
California Arbor Week was celebrated from March 7-14 throughout the state this year, and thanks to the help of Assemblyman Roger Dickinson (D – Sacramento) will continue to be recognized for years to come. Assembly Concurrent Resolution 10 (ACR 10) was introduced by...
California Native Plant Week: April 17 – 23
by Kathleen Ford | Mar 16, 2011 | Updates
Californians will be celebrating the very first California Native Plant Week April 17-23, 2011. The California Native Plant Society (CNPS) hopes to inspire a greater appreciation and understanding of our incredible natural heritage and biological diversity. Join the...
Assemblymember Roger Dickinson Supports California Arbor Week
by California ReLeaf | Mar 6, 2011 | Advocacy, Network
Assemblymember Roger Dickinson, representing the 9th District, introduced Assembly Concurrent Resolution 10 (ACR 10) to officially designate March 7-14 as California Arbor Week. ACR 10 urges California residents to observe March 7-14 each year as California Arbor...
Study about the motivations of urban forestry volunteers
by Kathleen Ford | Mar 3, 2011 | Research
A new study, “Examining Volunteer Motivations and Recruitment Strategies For Engagement in Urban Forestry” has been released by Cities and The Environment (CATE). Abstract: Few studies in urban forestry have examined the motivations of urban forestry volunteers. In...
California Arbor Week
by California ReLeaf | Mar 2, 2011 | Network, Resources
March 7 - 14 is California Arbor Week. Urban and community forests play a vital role in our lives. They filter rainwater and store carbon. They feed and shelter birds and other wildlife. They shade and cool our homes and neighborhoods, saving energy. Maybe best...
Grafting fruit trees can be simple
by Kathleen Ford | Mar 1, 2011 | Resources
Luther Burbank, the famed experimental horticulturalist, called it making old trees young again. But even for novices, fruit tree grafting is alluringly simple: a dormant branch or twig - a scion - is spliced onto a compatible, dormant fruit tree. If after several...
Arbor Week Poster Contest Winners
by Kathleen Ford | Feb 28, 2011 | Arbor Week
Poster designed by Mira Hobie of Sacramento, CA California ReLeaf is proud to announce the winners of the 2011 Arbor Week Poster Contest! The winners are Mira Hobie from Westlake Charter School in Sacramento (3rd grade), Adam Vargas from Celerity Troika Charter School...
Arbor Week brochures
by Kathleen Ford | Feb 24, 2011 | Arbor Week
Use this colorful Arbor Week brochure to distribute to the public during your Arbor Week event! It explains what Arbor Week is and offers valuable statistics about the value of urban forestry to our communities. If you are interested in receiving some of these...
Benicia’s first Heritage Tree
by Kathleen Ford | Feb 24, 2011 | Updates
Benicia is poised to have its first Heritage Tree if City Council approves a Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Commission recommendation. The Benicia Tree Foundation recommended that a Coastal Live Oak in Jenson Park be designated as a Heritage Tree. A nominated tree...