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]]> http://actrees.org/site/resources/research/research.php http://actrees.org/site/resources/research/research.php Research hide Sat, 01 Jan 2011 22:09:36 -0500 Introduction: The purpose of ACT's Internship Program is to develop graduate and undergraduate students' knowledge and work experience through urban forestry related programming, community-based projects, and nonprofit management.]]> http://actrees.org/site/resources/jobs/alliance_for_community_trees_college_park_md.php http://actrees.org/site/resources/jobs/alliance_for_community_trees_college_park_md.php Jobs Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:55:22 -0500 Trees make good neighbors.]]> http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/planned_environmental_conservation.php http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/planned_environmental_conservation.php Landing Pages Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:21:59 -0500 Trees make good neighbors.]]> http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/clean_green_and_beautiful.php http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/clean_green_and_beautiful.php Landing Pages Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:10:19 -0500 Greenroofs and green buildings return many benefits for residents, owners, and the larger community through energy efficiency, profitability, and, environmental health. Greenroofs are an attractive and energy-saving alternative to a conventional rooftop. They can keep buildings cooler, save energy, and extend the useful life of the roof, while adding beauty and useable space.]]> http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/green_roofs_buildings_for_healthy_cities.php http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/green_roofs_buildings_for_healthy_cities.php Landing Pages Sat, 01 Jan 2011 18:06:48 -0500 Trees and landscape features located within the public right-of-way and adjacent to roadways in urban environments are often perceived by transportation officials as a safety risk. However, evidence from national and local studies reveal that the inclusion of trees and other streetscape features actually reduces crashes and injuries on urban roadways.]]> http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/green_streets_sidewalks.php http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/green_streets_sidewalks.php Landing Pages Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:28:26 -0500 National NeighborWoods Month Sponsorship Levels

National Sponsorships
National Sponsorships underwrite NeighborWoods Month programs throughout the country, exposing your brand to the largest audience and putting your contribution to work where it is most needed. Your company will receive national recognition through ACT’s NeighborWoods poster as well as on the NeighborWoods website (www.neighborwoodsmonth.org)., in electronic newsletters, and in coordinated media outreach in 100+ focus markets.

Gold - $25,000

• Logo credit as a “National Sponsor” on the 2010 National NeighborWoods Month commemorative poster (print deadline: August 31)
• Up to 50 complimentary copies of the 2010 National NeighborWoods Month poster for you to display or distribute
• Logo credit as a “National Sponsor” on every page of the neighborwoodsmonth.org website as well as the dedicated Sponsors page
• Logo credit on the Alliance for Community Trees main website as NeighborWoods Month National Sponsor
• Logo credit as a “National Sponsor” on all ACT-produced National NeighborWoods Month signage (print deadline: August 31)
• Speaking opportunity at one NeighborWoods event

Silver - $15,000

• Logo credit as a “Contributor” on the 2010 National NeighborWoods Month poster (print deadline: August 31)
• 10 complimentary copes of the 2010 National NeighborWoods Month poster for you to display or distribute
• Logo credit as a “Contributor” on every page of the neighborwoodsmonth.org website as well as the dedicated Sponsors page
• Logo credit on the Alliance for Community Trees main website as a NeighborWoods Month Contributing Sponsor

Bronze - $10,000

• Name credit as a “Contributor” on the 2010 National NeighborWoods Month poster (print deadline: August 31)
• Name credit as a “Contributor” on every page of neighborwoodsmonth.org website, as well as the dedicated Sponsors page

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Project Sponsorships
As a Project Supporter, you will promote tree planting and stewardship in the communities you care about—yours.  Project Sponsorships are applied to individual events in the market area of your choice. ACT will coordinate recognition and follow-through with its local partner. All you have to do is say where!

Regional - $5,000

• Name credit as a “Project Supporter” on National NeighborWoods Month Sponsors page (http://neighborwoodsmonth.org/about.html)
• Recognition at up to 3 NeighborWoods events in market of choice*

Local - $2,500

• Name credit as a “Project Supporter” on the  National NeighborWoods Month website Sponsors page (http://neighborwoodsmonth.org/about.html)
• Recognition at one NeighborWoods event in market of choice*

*Based on schedule and availability.

]]> http://actrees.org/site/donate/corporate_sponsor/national_neighborwoods_month/national_neighborwoods_month.php http://actrees.org/site/donate/corporate_sponsor/national_neighborwoods_month/national_neighborwoods_month.php National NeighborWoods Month Sat, 01 Jan 2011 17:17:31 -0500 A collaborative effort is underway to promote the benefits of using green infrastructure to protect drinking water supplies and public health, mitigate overflows from combined and separate sewers, and reduce stormwater pollution. Thank you for your interest in finding solutions to urban water quality, supply, and protection issues.]]> http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/urban_forest_water_resources.php http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/urban_forest_water_resources.php Landing Pages Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:44:48 -0500 Shoppers like to stroll among the urban trees as they browse for purchases. And they're willing to spend more to do so. Also, properties along tree-lined streets rent for higher prices and with less turnover.]]> http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/small_business.php http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/small_business.php Landing Pages Sat, 01 Jan 2011 16:11:31 -0500 By helping families and individuals secure dependable, healthy, affordable housing, we increase their chances of success in all areas of their lives. Part of that equation calls on housing developers to go beyond just addressing the affordability issue to include a focus on the health and environmental impacts of housing design and construction. Housing should be built in a sustainable manner that also allows for immediate operating efficiencies to keep the housing affordable over the long-term.]]> http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/affordable_green_housing.php http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/affordable_green_housing.php Landing Pages Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:55:26 -0500 The business model is one in which corporate, social, and environmental interests increasingly overlap in the provision of services. Through integration and collaboration, businesses can not only increase profits, but also satisfy customer's needs and solve environmental and social problems.]]> http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/corporate_social_responsibility.php http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/corporate_social_responsibility.php Landing Pages Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:39:14 -0500 ACT members include the most innovative nonprofit tree conservation organization in the country.]]> http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/nonprofit_network_and_urban_forestry_news.php http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/nonprofit_network_and_urban_forestry_news.php Landing Pages Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:31:51 -0500 Did you know that kids in tree-lined neighborhoods play outside 10% more and have lowers rates of ADD and asthma?]]> http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/greener_healthier_neighborhoods.php http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/greener_healthier_neighborhoods.php Landing Pages Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:29:12 -0500 Ever wonder why cities are warmer than their surrounding towns? Think it might have an adverse affect on your health?... The answers are Keep reading for heat island basics. and Yes, in cities with fewer trees.]]> http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/cool_cities.php http://actrees.org/site/landing_pages/cool_cities.php Landing Pages Sat, 01 Jan 2011 15:29:07 -0500