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California to sue feds over levee trees
The state of California will join environmental groups in a lawsuit against the federal government to protect trees growing on levees. The state Department of Fish and Game announced Wednesday it will join the federal lawsuit, initiated earlier this year by...
A Good Tree Read
Dr. Matt Ritter and his book "A Californian's Guide to the Trees Among Us" has been featured in a great review by Joan S. Bolton of the Santa Maria Times. This book is perfect for both the novice and the person with extensive knowledge of the trees in their...
NUCFAC Calls for Proposals
The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, (NUCFAC) announces the posting of the U.S. Forest Service 2012 Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share grant program. Proposals are due by December 1, 2011. For more information, click here.
Invasive Citrus Insect Spotted in Highland Park
A dangerous pest that is threat to Los Angeles' many citrus trees has been spotted in Highland Park, according to the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture. The pest is called the Asian citrus psyllid, and it is confirmed to be in Imperial, San Diego, Orange,...
Top 101 Conservation Projects
Yesterday, the Department of the Interior released a list of the top 101 conservation projects throughout the country. These projects were identified as a part of the America's Great Outdoors Initiative. Two California projects made the list: San Joaquin River and Los...
Particulate Matters and Urban Forestry
The World Health Organization (WHO) released a report last week stating that more than 1 million deaths from pneumonia, asthma, lung cancer and other respiratory diseases could be prevented worldwide each year if countries took measures to improve air quality. This...
EPA Commits $1.5 Million to Support Smart Growth
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced plans to help an estimated 125 local, state, and tribal governments create more housing choices, make transportation more efficient and reliable and support vibrant and healthy neighborhoods that attract...
Morton Arboretum Job Opening – Community Trees Advocate
Community Trees Advocate at The Morton Arboretum: The Community Trees Advocate (CTA) provides assistance for civic leaders, public officials, arborists, park districts, and community groups who seek to foster healthy and sustainable urban and community forests. The...
Revolutionary Idea: Planting Trees
It is with a heavy heart that we learned about the passing of Wangari Muta Maathai. Professor Maathai suggested to them that planting trees might be an answer. The trees would provide wood for cooking, fodder for livestock, and material for fencing; they would protect...