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December 5, 2011  
 
 
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Trees is dedicated to improving the environment where 80% of Americans live: our cities, towns, and villages. Together, ACTrees' national network of members have planted and cared for 15 million trees with help from over 5 million volunteers.
 
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NATIONAL NEWS
Vibrant Cities Report Released 
(College Park, MD)- The Vibrant Cities & Urban Forests report was officially released at last month's Partners in Community Forestry Conference in Orlando, FL. Bringing together the observations and recommendations of 25 experts across multiple disciplines, the Vibrant Cities Report presents a new framework for understanding the benefits of urban and community forestry. 

 


   
 


LOCAL STORY
Storms spark debate over CT trees
(Hartford, CT)- Once again, Connecticut's trees are at the center of a storm. Politicians, utilities and tree-lovers are now battling over the future of trees in one of the most heavily forested states. In both Hurricane Irene this summer and the rare October snowstorm, downed trees and branches took down electric lines, blocked roads, and slowed repairs. Utilities and politicians are now trying to roll back state limits on tree trimming and removal.

 
     


GREEN JOBS
Vice President of Development, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
(Indianapolis, IN)- The Vice President of Development serves as chief development officer, providing leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the management of fundraising and public relations. The VPD serves on KIB's senior management team and works closely with its board of directors and staff to implement comprehensive resource development and public relations/marketing initiatives that support KIB's mission.



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