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Shade 2007
Decatur,
GA
(February 2007)- The Georgia Urban Forest Council (GUFC) has released
their latest edition of SHADE, a publication that helps communities.
The current issue features the theme, "Weather the Storms and Manage
the Challenges of the Urban Forest."
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| Funding |
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Staples
Foundation Targets Education for Disadvantaged Youth-
Deadline: April 6, 2007
The mission of the Staples Foundation for
Learning is to fund programs that provide job skills and/or education
for all people, with special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. Guided by
this mission, the Foundation seeks to support causes that teach, train,
and inspire people from all walks of life and diverse
backgrounds.
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| Research |
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SmartGrowth for Clean Water
The National Association of Local Government
Environmental Professionals, Trust for Public Land, and ERG put out a
study in 2003 to help communities address the water quality impacts of
sprawl. Their findings reinforce the value of trees and links between
urban forestry and stormwater management.
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| Events |
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National
Environmental Education Week- April 15-22
National Environmental Education Week
(NEEW) is
designed increase the educational impact of Earth Day by creating a
full week of educational preparation, learning, and activities in K-12
classrooms, nature centers, zoos, museums, and aquariums. ACT
members may want to get involved locally by sharing this item with your
education partners and teachers.
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| Public Policy |
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New
Forest Service Chief Gets Rough Treatment in Congress
Washington, DC (February 14, 2007)- New
Forest
Service Chief Gail Kimbell received a less than gracious welcome
Tuesday as she appeared before Congress for the first time as chief.
Defending the president's spending request for the next budget year,
Kimbell came under fire from all sides.
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| Success Story |
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Watershed
263 Project
(Baltimore, Maryland) The Watershed 263
project
(WS263) comprises a long-term effort to utilize urban forestry to
improve water quality, revitalize inner-city neighborhoods and enhance
quality of life in these communities. The project is a joint effort of
Baltimore City Department of Public Works and Parks and People
Foundation.
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