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Q and A with Dan Lambe, CEO, Arbor Day Foundation, on the Women in the Tree Industry
Photos courtesy of Arbor Day Foundation Q: To begin with how long have you been in the arboricultural industry? A: Seventeen years. I've been in nonprofit work my whole professional life, mainly focusing on consumer law issues, insurance issues. I came to work at the [...]
Writing for the Trees: Climbing Through the Green Ceiling
In this installment of a somewhat regular feature, NYSUFC Board Member, author, blogger and Taking Root editor Jean Zimmerman takes a look at how female arborists are changing the tree business, from the ground up. Photos courtesy of Women’s Tree Climbing Workshop; American Forests; ISA Western Chapter Women [...]
In the Latest Issue of City Trees
In the July/August 2023 Edition of City Trees Magazine: The Back to Urban Forestry Basics series is a helpful resource for anyone who's new to urban and community forestry. It covers urban forestry terms and concepts, selecting trees, roots, and watering. Also in July/August: USFS: Managing Urban Forests for Humans and Wildlife [...]
New Round of Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants
$6 million in grants is available to help communities facing environmental justice challenges and address environmental concerns. The latest round of Environmental Justice Community Impact Grants is the largest amount offered to date and is supported by the State's Environmental Protection Fund as part of New York's ongoing efforts to assist [...]
Buffalo State’s Arboretum and “Big Dig”
The Maud Gordon Holmes Arboretum at Buffalo State University has brought thousands of students closer to nature on the 100+ acre urban campus, along with providing educational benefits. Formally dedicated in 1962 in honor of Maud Gordon Holmes, founder of the Garden Center Institute of Buffalo, the Arboretum has [...]
2 Engagement Session Opportunities Next Week!
National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call EPA invites Environmental Justice (EJ) advocates to participate in the next National Environmental Justice Community Engagement Call taking place on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Eastern Time). These calls are free and open to the public. Register to attend the call. [...]
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