The American Elm: Majestic, Imperiled, Renewed
March 20, 2007
Washington, DC
The American Elm: Majestic, Imperiled, Renewed chronicles the rich legacy of America's most popular and loved urban tree, its decimation from Dutch elm disease, and the discovery of disease-tolerant elms at a time when cities are most in need of tough, fast-growing, large-canopy trees.
The film's premiere and panel discussion with the filmmakers and national urban forestry experts will be at 7:30pm at the U.S. Navy Memorial & Heritage Center Auditorium. The screening is presented by the USDA Urban and Community Forestry Program, Alliance for Community Trees, American Foreests, Riveredge Farms, and Casey Trees as part of the 15th Annual D.C. Environmental Film Festival.
The film will be followed a discussion on the new role for American elms to contribute to sustainable communities. Moderated by Melanie Choukas-Bradley, Tom Zetterstrom, T. Davis Sydnor, and James L. Sherald. Produced by Dan and Cathy Smith.
If you are interested in obtaining a copy, contact: Catherine A. Smith, Community-Based Communications, at 301-386-0889.
Related Resources:
Garden Design- The American Elm
