[ACT] NeighborWoods Network Update Dec 19 2007

[Alice Ewen Walker]

	December 19, 2007	 	
		
  	

In the News

Success Story

Research

Public Policy

Events

Funding




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IN THE NEWS
New Portland Study Shows Value of Tree Work
Portland, OR (November 20, 2007)- The figures are impressive. It would  
cost at least $5 billion to replace Portland's trees. Meanwhile, by  
trapping rainwater on their leaves and keeping it from carrying  
pollutants down drains and into streams, Portland trees save the city  
$11 million in storm water management costs each year.

  	


  	
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SUCCESS STORY
Notable Trees of Tennessee Traveling Photography Exhibit
(Nashville, TN)- The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council (TUFC) has  
created a traveling exhibit that features photographs of 36 notable  
Tennessee trees plus a narrative panel. The display showcases trees  
from the TUFC Landmark and Historic Tree Register and the Tennessee  
Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry Champion Tree Program.

  	


  	
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RESEARCH
Urban Trees Contribute to Economic Activity
Many recent studies document the environmental service value that  
trees provide, but the value of urban forestry can also be measured in  
impact as an economic sector. A new national study accounts for the  
impact of green industry to the US economy, and reveals that tree  
production and tree care amounts to $21 billion in annual output.

  	

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PUBLIC POLICY
UCF Budget Projected at $27.7 million
Washington, DC (December 16, 2007)- Congress announced details of an  
end of year combined appropriations act for FY 2008 to fund all  
federal agencies that have been operating under continuing resolutions  
since the fall. Many programs did not receive as much funding as was  
initially budgeted by the House and Senate during the summer. However,  
if approved, the omnibus would provide more funding to environmental  
programs than the President's 2008 budget would have provided.

  	


  	
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EVENTS
2008 Municipal Foresters Institute- February 24-29
The Municipal Forester Institute is an exciting new, high level  
training opportunity educating professionals in the leadership and  
managerial aspects of urban forestry programs. Come learn and master  
leadership and management tools of program administration, coalition  
building, strategic thinking, program planning, and public relations  
by investing a week in your personal growth and development.

  	
  	
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FUNDING
2008 Global ReLeaf Tree Planting Grants- Deadline: Jan.15
Global ReLeaf, a program of American Forests, is offering annual  
grants towards tree planting projects. The Global ReLeaf grant program  
provides private dollars to support local reforestation efforts and  
help match other funding sources.

  	

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