[ACT] NeighborWoods Network Update

[Alice Ewen Walker]

NeighborWoods Network Update: August 8, 2007		

									
In This Issue

	
In the News
Funding
Research
Events
Public Policy
Success Story

In the News
The Home Depot Foundation to Help Re-Tree Miami

Miami (July 18, 2007)- During the Tree Summit at Jungle Island, city  
leaders discovered that Miami doesn't have many trees- all those  
buildings have gotten in the way. "I was shocked to find our tree  
canopy is very, very low," said City Commissioner Joe Sanchez, who  
wore a green-hued suit and a grass-colored tie. During the half-day- 
long seminar, city leaders extolled the virtues of a new "canopy  
analysis" that will map all of the city's trees via GIS.

Read the full story.

Funding
NeighborWoods Investments 2007- Deadline: August 20

In partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, the Alliance for  
Community Trees is pleased to announce the availability of funds to  
support NeighborWoods investments in your community. NeighborWoods is  
a nationwide initiative that engages the public in meaningful hands- 
on action to produce tangible improvements to community health  
through tree planting and stewardship.

Find more funding.

Research
Tree Shaded Buildings Save On Energy Costs

Peak load reduction by existing trees in California saves utilities  
10% valued at approximately $778.5 million annually, or $ 4.39/tree.

Learn more.

Events
Operating a Nursery, Garden, or Arboretum Webcast- August 16

Operating a nursery, community garden, or small arboretum can enhance  
your organization's programming and, in some cases, provide  
unrestricted revenue to support your mission. Establishing and  
sustaining such an operation requires substantial commitment. Learn  
more about the challenges of site management, the business  
assumptions that sustain operations, and how these sites are used to  
enhance public education and outreach.

Read on...

Public Policy
2007 Farm Bill Passes the House

Washington, DC (July 27, 2007)- The 2007 Farm Bill passed the U.S.  
House of Representatives today. The bill, passed by a vote of  
231-191, increases funding for conservation, nutrition, and renewable  
energy.

Get involved.

Success Story
Corporate Volunteer Program

(New York, NY)- The New York Restoration Project operates an  
extensive corporate volunteer program that tailors volunteer  
opportunities to meet the needs of corporations, who in turn make a  
financial contribution of between $30 to $100 per volunteer. In 2007,  
this program will include over 50 projects, involve more than 1,500  
volunteers and earn approximately $200,000.

Read on...

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to build the Alliance and expand our collective impact!

About ACT

Alliance for Community Trees is dedicated to improving the  
environment where 80% of Americans live: our cities, towns, and  
villages. Together, ACT's national network of members have planted  
and cared for 7.8 million trees with help from 450,000 volunteers.




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