[ACT] NeighborWoods Network Update

[Jared Liu]

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	February 5, 2008	

		
  	

In the News

Success Story

Research

Public Policy

Events

Funding




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IN THE NEWS
U.S. Given Poor Marks on the Environment
Washington, DC (January 23, 2008)- A new international ranking of  
environmental performance puts the United States at the bottom of the  
Group of 8 industrialized nations and 39th among the 149 countries on  
the list.

  	


  	
Read the full story
  	
  	

SUCCESS STORY
Preserving Today, Trees for Tomorrow Building Award
(St. Paul, MN)- Tree Trust offers an education and outreach program  
with the Builders Association of Minnesota that provides technical  
assistance, workshops, and continuing education credits for best  
management practices in preserving, protecting, and replanting trees  
during land development and construction.

  	


  	
Find out how
  	
  	

RESEARCH
Bare Root Method
Ithaca, NY (2003)- It's the roots that suffer when trees are  
transplanted. Not only do roots grow horizontally beyond the  
dripline, but there is often a higher percentage of them beyond the  
dripline than within it. An unbelievable 90% of tree roots are  
routinely left behind in the nursery at the time of harvest. Bare  
root method planting could be the answer to this problem.

  	

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PUBLIC POLICY
Administration Budget for FY09
Washington, DC (February 4, 2008)- The President's budget was  
released today. All State and Private Forestry programs experienced  
big cuts, with Urban and Community Forestry scheduled for an 82%  
reduction resulting in a $5 million budget.

  	


  	
  Get involved
  	
  	

EVENTS
Regional Equity '08- March 5-7, 2008
Join a diverse mix of leaders and advocates from the nonprofit,  
public policy, philanthropy, government, business, and academic  
sectors- all of whom share a commitment to the belief that everyone  
should have the opportunity to participate and prosper in society.  
This year's agenda is on realizing a future worthy of our commitment  
to economic, environmental, and social justice.

  	
  	
Register today
  	
  	

FUNDING
USDA Conservation Innovation Grant- Deadline: Feb. 20
The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering  
grants to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative  
conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging the Federal  
investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction  
with agricultural production.

  	

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