August 8, 2014
Hello << Test First Name >>,
Here’s what’s happening in urban and community forestry:
- Apply For The TogetherGreen Fellowship Program
- Visit American Grove to Share Your Tree Passion
- Amazing Articles Involving Trees
- US EPA GoGreen Newsletter
- LA Center – Call for Fellow Applicants
Thanks for all you do for urban forestry!
Nancy Hughes, Executive Director
California Urban Forests Council
Apply For The TogetherGreen Fellowship Program
Applications are now open for year 7 of the Toyota TogetherGreen Conservation Fellowship Program. The program’s goal is to protect water resources, with projects addressing urban waterways. If interested application materials can be found online by clicking here. For more information and to access the applications for Fellowships click here.
Deadline For Submission: 6pm on August 15
For Individual support contact Luisa Arnedo ([email protected]) for Fellows information.
Visit American Grove to Share Your Tree Passion
It is hard sometimes to find people who love trees as much as you do, but at American Grove that is not a problem. Share your summer tree moment and view one women’s trip to the southwest and all the amazing trees she found by clicking here. At American Grove no one will ever tire of your tree passion.
Amazing Articles Involving Trees
We all know how much urban forestry can help our environment and the well being of communities. These articles highlight some stories that show the benefits of Trees.
To Read the Following Articles Click on the Title Name:
Trees Save More Than 850 Lives a Year, Forest Service Study Says
The Health Benefits of Trees
Trees Are Urban Superheros
Trees remove enough air pollution to save 850 people a year
Americans want to help protect and improve the nation’s land, water, and air. “GoGreen” is a monthly newsletter from the US EPA summarizing recent news and info you can use to make a difference in your home, community, and workplace. Want more click here to sign up to receive daily EPA news releases on topics that interest you.
Click on the links to view the following from US EPA:
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LA Center – Call for Fellow Applicants
The Los Angeles Center for Urban Natural Resources Sustainability (LA Center) is pleased to announce the call for fellows for its inaugural Los Angeles Urban Natural Resources Sustainability Science Fellowship Program. This Fellowship is open to all applicants currently enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program. Fellows will receive a $5,000 fellowship award and will be required to develop a poster and present their research through a webinar at the close of their fellowship.
Click here for application and additional information.
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Boulder County’s Parks has an opening for a Senior Forestry Specialist. The position performs specialized professional resource management duties and supervises the activities of a group of Resource Specialists or Resource Technicians. This is a full time position with salary. If interested click here.
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The Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program announce an open call for nominations for all of its Non-Forest Service positions. A copy of the Call for Nominations letter and application may be downloaded from the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council website by clicking here.
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