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February 17, 2009  
 
 
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Green Collar Training and Micro-Enterprise Development
(Washington, DC)- D.C. Greenworks developed a micro-enterprise program that provides training opportunities in low-impact environmental technologies such as greenroofs, rain gardens, downspout disconnection, tree planting and maintenance, riparian restoration, and permeable paving. Trainees work on D.C. Greenworks contracts with local government agencies, private consumers, and businessesThe program targets local at-risk young adults for training.

 

   
 


IN THE NEWS
Fallen Streets Trees Rise Again as Specialty Lumber
The Cost of Trees in California

Wal-Mart Awards $5.7 Million for Green Jobs
Urban Tree Canopy Blog

 
 
     
 


RESEARCH
NACo County Codes and Ordinances Library
UHI: A Compendium of Strategies
Green Community Strategies
Up By Roots: Healthy Trees in the Built Environment

 

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PUBLIC POLICY
Final Language of Forestry Section of Stimulus Bill
New IRS Form 990
GIVE Act Reintroduced in Both Houses
Serve America Act Reintroduced

 


   
 


EVENTS
SmartGrowth and Urban Forestry- Part II: City Planning
Trees and Utilities National Conference 2009
Incorporating AmeriCorps Into Local Programs
Advancing Your Mission with Support from Your Urban & Community Forest Councils

 
   
 


FUNDING
Smart Growth Implementation Assistance
National Scenic Byways Program
RWJF Funds Health Games Research
Grant Foundation Funds Studies on Use of Research Evidence in Public Policy

 

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