URBAN FOREST MONITOR - Sacramento Tree Foundation

URBAN FOREST MONITOR
WINTER 2008
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T H E S AC R A M E N TO T R E E F O U N DATION
SPECIAL MESSAGE
From the Desk of the Executive Director
A ReNEWed Commitment to Trees
Ray Tretheway, Executive Director,
Sacramento Tree Foundation
from the cover:
Willow Creek, Folsom
We are doing some ground breaking work that
is much greater than the work of the thousands of
shovels that year-in and year-out get our 21,000
trees planted!
We have been thinking about our region, its
current condition and what it will be like in the
future when we succeed in building the best urban
forest for the region. The Greenprint is our map
for achieving this vision.
Through this vision our region (defined as the
urbanized areas of El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento,
Sutter and Yuba counties) can successfully combat
global climate change, reduce air pollution,
conserve energy and improve water quality while
dramatically improving the livability of our
neighborhoods and communities.
Greenprint is built on political leadership,
regional collaboration, urban forest science
and community mobilization. The Greenprint
initiative defines specific urban forest principles
and community goals that will shape the
economic, environmental and social health of our
region. Five million new trees, urban forest master
plans for every city and county, regional tree
census, science-based tree policies and ordinances
are goals that ultimately depend on regional
leadership and the good will and efforts of
hundreds of thousands of people living in the
Sacramento region. In a sense, Greenprint is a call to action for
everyone.
As we ring in the New Year most of us will share
resolutions that promise to brighten our future. Let’s dare to envision the Greenprint future
where our neighborhoods and communities are
the cleanest and greenest imaginable. Where
the region boasts the best cities and towns as
places to live with businesses that are vibrant and
sustainable.
On the second day of January our resolutions
are normally in need of clarity and commitment. You may find yourself asking if Greenprint is for
you or what your part may be.
Opportunities abound to embrace the
Greenprint vision:
• in a conversation with a friend, colleague or
family member find out how they feel about
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living in an urban forest
• join our new LEAF program (Leading
Education and Awareness in urban Forestry)
• enroll your favorite child in our Acorn Kids
Club
• call your elected official and ask how you can
support Greenprint in your neighborhood
• visit our website for volunteer events and
activities
Through this vision our
region can successfully combat
global climate change, reduce
air pollution, conserve energy
and improve water quality
while dramatically improving
the livability of our
neighborhoods and
communities.
• salute a special friend with a Sacramento Tree
Foundation membership
• take a friend to hear ‘Last Child in the Woods,
saving our children from nature-deficit
disorder’, author Richard Louv on February 7th
(more on page 3).
• get involved in a California Arbor Day
celebration on March 7th
• nominate a local Tree Hero
• plant a Sacramento Shade Tree with us,
sponsored by Sacramento Municipal Utility
District
• join our NeighborWoods program
• plant more trees
Tree Cheers to one and all in 2008!
Ray Tretheway
WO R K I N G TO G E T H E R
Louvly Lecture at the Crest Theatre
T h e Sacr amento Tree Foundation Presents Rich ard Lo u v
Join us for an evening of exploration with
award-winning futurist, journalist, and author
Richard Louv as he discusses the troubling trends
of modern youth’s detachment from nature.
The lecture begins at 6:30 pm. Doors open at
5:30 pm for refreshments and a book signing;
copies of “Last Child in the Woods – Saving Our
Children from Nature Deficit Disorder” by Richard
Louv will be available for purchase.
Tickets are on sale now at Tickets.com outlets,
by calling (800) 225-2277, or at the door. Proceeds
go to help the Sacramento Tree Foundation further
its education programs. Please contact us for more
information (916) 924-8733 or sactree.com.
Laura Burris
Richard Louv
February 7th, 2008
Crest Theatre
1013 K Street, Sacramento
Barkley
He’s big, he’s green, he’s leafy…
Introducing Barkley! Barkley has arrived
to teach kids about the beauty and wonder of
Sacramento’s urban forest. You can meet Barkley
at the Sacramento Tree Foundation’s booth at the
Home and Landscape Expo at Cal Expo.
Look for him on Saturday, January 26th
and Sunday, January 27th between 11 am
and 3 pm. He’ll point you toward fun,
educational opportunities for kids to learn
more about trees.
Home and Landscape Expo
Cal Expo Fairgrounds
Friday, January 25th through Sunday, January 27th 2008
Expo hours:
Friday 12 pm to 8 pm
Saturday 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday 10 am to 6 pm
FREE TICKETS FOR MEMBERS of the Sacramento
Tree Foundation. To receive up to 6 free tickets (valued at $7
each), please contact our office at (916) 924-8733. For more
information, logon to www.homeandlandscapeexpo.com.
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VO L U N T E E R N E W S
Volunteer & Training Opportunities
sactree.com
For the most current
information about how you
can get involved with your
urban forest.
The Sacramento Tree Foundation relies on
volunteers to plant trees and organize projects
in pursuit of our mission to build the best urban
forest for the Sacramento region. Volunteers just
like you have helped us plant more than 1.25
million trees over the past 25 years. The Tree
Foundation focuses on linking your strengths and
interests with tools and opportunities to enliven
our programs. We can’t do it without you! Whether
in the classroom or knee-deep in nature, we offer
many opportunities to learn more about our urban
forest and native environments.
How to volunteer:
For opportunities, check our Calendar of Events
or sign up for our e-newsletter at www.sactree.
com. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (916)
924-8733 ext 122 or volunteer@sactree.com. Be sure to describe your interests and offer contact
information.
Plant Trees
Planting events offer not only the opportunity
to do something great for our community and
environment, they are also great activities to do
with friends, family and for service hours. We
plant trees year-round in parks, schools and public
places. Join us and learn to plant the right tree in
the right place.
Office Volunteer
Opportunities are available for volunteers to
help us with a number of various projects.
Lead a Tree Tour!
Join the Sacramento Tree Foundation for a walk
under Sacramento’s tree canopy! We all live in an
urban forest so we’re encouraging you to step out
and explore the “City of Trees.” Tree Tours are held
seasonally in a number of locations throughout the city.
Care for and Prune Trees
All presentations will include an indoor slide
presentation focused on pruning young trees to
develop good structure and form. A variety of tools
will be presented and discussed. There will be a
Volunteers enjoyed helping out with the
regional Tree Census.
walkabout on library grounds to look at tree
structure and pruning.
Teach Others about Trees–
Seedsters and TreeLeaders
Volunteer SEEDSTERS receive a free twohour introduction to the urban forest of
Sacramento. Experienced Tree Foundation
staff teach the benefits of trees, proper planting
technique, common tree species identification
and opportunities to get involved in regional
Greenprint activities. This in-class portion is
coupled with two to three field experiences during
the planting season.
TreeLeader sessions offer the skills and
knowledge necessary to lead or assist at plantings,
tree care days, and other activities. Discussions
include elements of tree biology and processes. TreeLeaders are expected to assist two or three
NeighborWoods projects or lead their own
educational events.
Meredith King
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M ature T rees
W e ’ re M OV I N G !
As of December, 2007, please
update your records to reflect
our new address:
Sacramento Tree Foundation
191 Lathrop Way, Suite D
Sacramento CA, 95815
Green clusters of mistletoe are harming these trees.
Mistletoe – Cut the Clutter
N
ow that we are well into the fall season,
our deciduous trees are losing their leaves,
which is great for letting the bits of winter sun
give light and warmth to our homes. However,
when you gaze into the canopy and see thick dark
green clusters of growth, chances are it is mistletoe.
Lovely for holiday decorations, but not so lovely
for the health of your trees.
Mistletoe is a systemic parasite spread when
birds indulge in its sticky white berries then
deposit on neighboring host trees. Once infested,
a healthy tree becomes deprived of water and
nutrients which opens the tree to diseases that
can weaken and sometimes kill the tree. Although
Modesto ash is the prominent host tree in our
area there are other species being affected.
Most arborists agree that the best practice for
eradication is to physically cut out the green leafy
clumps. This practice will keep mistletoe to a
minimum and needs to be repeated every three
to five years. If your tree is in a state of decline to
the point of removal, there are options available
through the City of Sacramento or Sacramento
Tree Foundation.
The Sacramento Tree Foundation and the City
of Sacramento continue their partnership to help
eradicate mistletoe. Residents living within the city
They say the acorn doesn’t
fall far from the tree… and
neither do we! Our new office
is just across the parking lot
from our current location.
We’re excited about the
additional elbow room. We’ll announce an open
house early next year make
sure you stop by.
limits have two options.
• Your front yard street tree(s) is evaluated and
measured by Sacramento Tree Foundation
staff. Once a tree qualifies for low cost pruning,
services can be provided by a professional
contractor through the City of Sacramento,
Urban Forest Services.
• The other option is pole saws, available for
residents to self prune their tree(s). Residents
requesting a pole saw will receive instruction
for its use and literature about mistletoe.
Sacramento Tree Foundation staff will be
happy to conduct a class with information
on mistletoe and proper use of this tool in
your neighborhood. Presently there is no low
cost program for county residents, but the
Sacramento Tree Foundation can loan a limited
number of pole saws to residents interested if
you are willing to pick up and return the tool to
our office.
For further information or questions, please
contact Joni Ramirez at (916) 924-8733 ext 116
or joni@sactree.com. More information about
mistletoe can be found at www.sactree.com.
Joni Ramirez
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TREE TIPS
before
after
Side limbs more than
diameter of the
main leader will create
an unhealthy structure.
Shortening or removing
these as needed will slow
side branching growth
and allow the central
leader to grow faster.
2/3 the
Pruning Young Shade Trees
Prune off no
more than ¼ of
branches at
one time.
Removing
too much at
one time can
produce
unwanted
stress growth.
When shade trees have lost all their leaves in the winter, it is time to
determine pruning needs. Walk around the tree and observe how its
branches grow. Good limb spacing around a tree allows for balance and
air circulation. Before picking up a pruning tool, observe the following
procedures and techniques to decide the appropriate steps to take.
The first rule: if in doubt, don’t prune. Have a
reason for each cut. Pruning between the first 2 to
8 years helps to develop good form and structure.
Depending on how fast or slow the tree grows,
pruning can start the first year, or sometimes not
until the third year.
Avoid decay by removing dead wood and broken
branches anytime of year. Also remove the rapid
growth of both water sprout and sucker growth
any time of year. Water sprouts grow straight up
from other branches. Suckers grow from the base
of the tree. Both are considered stress growth
and should be removed anytime of year. Before
removing, determine the cause and correct the
situation. For example, water sprouts can result
from over pruning and sucker growth can result
from over watering.
Allow lower temporary limbs (limbs that are too
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short to walk under) to grow for the first several
years. Shorten them back if they are in the way.
Remove them gradually as the tree grows taller.
These young branches will help strengthen the
trunk and the leaves will shade delicate bark while
producing needed chlorophyll.
After making decisions as to what and where
a tree requires pruning, it is time to take tools in
hand. Prune off no more than ¼ of branches at
one time. Removing too much at one time can
produce unwanted stress growth. Placing cut
branches in a pile helps to determine the total
amount of branch canopy removed. For additional help, an excellent interactive website is
available through the National Arbor Day at
www.arborday.org.
Luanne Leineke
tree tips
✁
Winter Tree
Care Checklist
f i v e t i p s f o r yo u r
shade trees
❍ Determine pruning needs. Gradually creating good
structure while the tree is young (2 to 8 years) will
Imaginary
Line
Pruning
Cut
Branch
Bark
Ridge
Remove narrow
branches early. Locate
the branch bark
ridge. Determine an
imaginary dotted
line. Make a pruning
cut on a line that
would create two
equal triangle sections
on either side of the
imaginary dotted line.
avoid large structural problems later. Attend free
shade tree pruning clinics to learn how to best prune
young shade trees. Hours and dates are located on the
back page of this newsletter.
❍ Keep winter rain from standing around the base
of the tree. Remove dirt berms (a ridge of soil
constructed to form a water basin), brick or other
edgings that may hold water near the trunk. Remove
weeds or grass that may have grown up around the
base of the tree.
❍ Check tree stakes. If the tree can stand on its own,
remove the stakes and ties. If they are still needed, be
sure the stakes are firmly in the ground and placed
away from the trunk so that the branches do not rub
and become damaged. Be sure the ties are tied loosely
on the tree and tightly on the stake to allow for
movement.
❍ If you have seen aphids, scale or spider mite on
trees, spray with horticultural oils to smother overwintering eggs.
These branches are too close and dangerous.
A proper cut (like
this one) just outside
the ridge collar of
a branch will form
wound wood that
will eventually cover
the cut.
❍ Winter is a good time to plant trees. Just avoid days
when the soil is wet and heavy. You may not like it
and neither will the trees.
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N. A. T. U. R. E
Plants and Cares for Native Trees
The Sacramento
Tree Foundation
NATURE program
mitigates for
native tree loss
by replacing
and caring for
native trees.
Above: Folsom Willow Trail
Heritage Oak. Right: Stone
Lakes volunteers of all ages help
plant acorns at Stone Lakes
National Wildlife Refuge.
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feature
O
ne of the vehicles used by the
Sacramento Tree Foundation to actively
plant trees in Sacramento County is the NATURE
program. The NATURE program (NAtive Trees
in Urban and Rural Environments) has been
working to maintain Sacramento County’s
heritage of native trees for the last 8 years. By
working with a diverse pool of partners, the
NATURE team has planted and cared over 9,700
native trees.
The NATURE program works with local land
developers, Cities, and the County of Sacramento
to replace native trees that are removed. As the
need to replace trees is identified, the NATURE
program looks for public places like parks,
schools, open space, and bike trails that are in
need of trees and are appropriate for native tree
planting. Once all of the details are hammered
out, the public is invited to help plant the trees
while learning about the native trees and natural
habitat that make Sacramento truly unique.
The NATURE program then cares for the newly
planted native trees for a minimum of 3 years to
ensue their growth and long-term survival.
The trees used by the NATURE program are
very special as lots of energy and many hands
have helped to grow them. Every fall, thousands
of acorns and other seeds are collected from
the remnant oak groves and woodlands of the
Sacramento area. After collecting these acorns
and seeds, the NATURE program works closely
with our Elementary School curriculum program,
Seed to Seedling, which teaches schoolchildren
grow the acorns into seedlings in their classrooms.
Many of these seedlings are then directly planted
into appropriate locations throughout the county.
Seedlings that are not planted directly are sent to
the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center where the
nursery program cares for them and grows them
into larger trees.
Partnerships are a key role of the NATURE
program as every step in the process relies on
interest and effort by our partners. Without
these champions, far fewer native trees would be
planted in Sacramento County.
Zarah Wyly
Current N.A.T.U.R.E. Partners
Sacramento County
Brannan Island State Recreation Area
Haggin Oaks Golf Course
Galt Historical Society
City of Elk Grove
Mather Golf Course
City of Sacramento
The Laguna Creek Watershed Council
Eric Goode and the RCCC
Center High School
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
Westside Elementary School
SCRSD Bufferlands
Folsom Recreation and Parks District
Rio Linda Recreation and Parks District
Americorps* NCCC
Sapling valley oak and young
black walnut in Granite
Regional Park.
Granite Land Company
Caltrans
City of Sacramento Recreation and Parks District
Cosumnes Community Services District
WoodBridge Ranch Association
Southgate Recreation and Parks District
Fulton-El Camino Parks District
Carmichael Recreation and Parks District
Teichert
North Highlands Recreation and Park District
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G reenprint
Regional Tree Census
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sactree.com
For the most current
information about how you
can get involved with your
urban forest.
Example of a plot photo.
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rban Forest Monitor readers may know
the Tree Foundation is partnering
with the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality
Management District to show how our trees clean
our air. The first step is to identify the types of
trees we have in the region and include the species
composition in a model to evaluate the current
air benefits and plan for future air benefits. An
outcome of the project will be to develop a State
Implementation Plan that directs how trees can
be used to further improve our air quality. This
information combined with our Greenprint
regional activities will assist us in selecting the best
trees to plant in our region as we work to double
our tree canopy.
In order to learn the tree species in our region, a
Tree Census was performed.
There are two methods of
evaluating our regional
tree population; (1) inspect
every tree or (2) perform
an accurate sampling of
a random portion of the
regional tree population.
For the sake of time and
efficiency, the sampling
method was selected. High
resolution aerial images were
used to select and identify the
random sample sites. Over
70 trained volunteers and
Tree Foundation staff visited
the 300 randomly selected
1/10th acre (75’ diameter)
plots throughout the six
county urban region to assess and record the trees
present. There were random re-visits performed
to verify the data and assure survey accuracy. The
survey was deemed complete in early December
2007. During the survey process all classifications
of property from commercial to residential were
visited.
Most property owners were pleased to have their
property be included as part of the study and were
cooperative with the survey volunteers and Tree
Foundation staff allowing access during site visits.
The full data analysis should be completed by
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March 2008. The preliminary findings show 16
major tree types make up 72% of our regional
tree population. Oak trees comprise 23% of the
population with Valley oak accounting for almost
12%. There are approximately 6,391,000 trees in
the six county urban areas, which averages about
four trees per person.
Future analysis will provide the following
important information:
• percent canopy cover for the region by tree
species
• potential places for planting new trees
• development of an urban forest master plan
to incorporate the most beneficial trees in the
available places to target an increased canopy
cover goal
• air quality information about which trees
perform better in cleaning our air
The Tree Foundation is excited about this new
information as it will help our neighborhoods
make better decisions about the planting of new
trees and the maintenance of our existing trees.
A few reminders about urban trees:
• Trees need watering for up to three years to
grow the roots outside of the planting root ball
into the surrounding soil
• Trees require pruning to develop a strong
central leader. The Tree Foundation can help you
understand the proper way to prune your tree
for maximum canopy growth and benefits
• Prune trees properly! Visit www.sactree.com.
• Size matters! Larger trees provide more benefits
than smaller trees. Large existing trees that can
be retained will provide more benefits than
many newly planted trees. Care and maintenance
of our existing trees is a great investment.
Trees need room to grow and there are prime
locations to maximize benefits. Locate your new
trees or design your construction with the trees in
mind.
When trees get larger, in order to perform the
work in a safe manner, hire a tree care professional
when the scope of the work exceeds your abilities.
Gordon Mann
N eighborwoods
AmeriCorps & CCC
You th Ba sed Orga nizations M aking a Difference in
Sacr amento C ounty’ s Comm u nities and Urba n Forest
The Sacramento Tree Foundation is always
looking for opportunities to build the best
urban forest in Sacramento. So when the
AmeriCorps*National Civilian Community
Corps (NCCC) approached us about partnering
to plant trees in Sacramento, we jumped all
over the idea. NCCC is a full-time residential
program for men and women, ages 18-24, that
strengthens communities while developing
leaders through direct, team-based national and
community service. The only hitch was that there
were no plantings scheduled for the days when
AmeriCorps was available. Our solution? Have
AmeriCorps adopt a neighborhood that we have
not traditionally been as effective in serving. Thus
in November, 36 AmeriCorps members descended
on the community of Del Paso Heights, passing
door to door to educate homeowners about the
benefits of trees and if desired, plant an energy
saving SMUD shade tree for the homeowner right
then and there.
All told, we approached over 400 homes,
planted a total of 32 trees, and delivered over 48
cubic feet of mulch. Over their lifetime, those
trees will provide an estimated $52,000 worth
of benefits to their collective homeowners and
the community at large. The trees will do this
through extending the life of the asphalt on
the streets, reducing ambient temperatures by
mitigating the heat island effect, raising property
values, cleaning the air, capturing carbon, saving
energy through shading, and reducing storm
water run-off. In addition, studies performed by
social scientist Dr. Kathleen Wolf at the University
of Seattle, WA have proven trees have a calming
effect, reduce crime and domestic violence as well
as help kids, especially young women, improve
their ability to concentrate and focus.
Continuing in our efforts to find innovative
ways to partner with youth based organizations,
on December 1st the California Conservation
Corps (CCC) planted Sacramento Shade trees for
SMUD customers who were unable to plant for
themselves. The CCC is a workforce development
program that offers young men and women,
ages 18 to 25, the chance to serve their state
and become employable citizens through life
skills training and hard work in environmental
conservation, fire protection, and emergency
response. With matching funding from SMUD,
the CCC committed one crew of five people for
a nine hour day of tree planting. By the end of
the day on December 1st the CCC had planted
over 30 trees spread all over Sacramento County.
To prepare for the 1st, the CCC came out for the
Sierra Oaks Neighborhood planting on November
10th to learn how to properly plant trees and work
with neighbors.
We look forward to partnering with both
the AmeriCorps and the CCC on many future
projects!
we approached
over 400 homes,
planted a total
of 32 trees, and
delivered over
48 cubic feet
of mulch.
Jacobe Caditz
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F eature
Desire to Share Leads to New Job
Laura’s first experience with the Sacramento
Tree Foundation was a harrowing one. It was 1992 and her family had just planted an oak sapling
courtesy of the Sacramento Shade Program. She
tells the rest of the tale with a sheepish grin, “I was
helping my dad mow the lawn and I ran that poor
little tree right over! I thought it was dead and
felt awful. It sprang right back up, however, and
today I can hardly get my arms around its trunk.
The resilience and majesty of trees never ceases to
amaze me; we could all learn a thing or two from
them.”
Following a passion for ecology, Laura found
herself at Humboldt State University. Several
summers as a science camp instructor, as well as
working as a peer and group tutor, awakened in
Laura the joy of connecting with people through
teaching. An emphasis in science education was
soon added to her biology coursework.
Laura Burris,
Education Program Manager
After graduating, Laura returned to the City of
Trees, searching for a job that would help further
her knowledge of the natural world. She fondly
recognized the name of the Sacramento Tree
Foundation and was soon working as a NATURE
Field Assistant. Her desire to teach and share her
love of nature with others soon led her back to the
office when the position for Education Program
Manager opened.
Laura is excited to work with everyone at
the Sacramento Tree Foundation to help the
community build the best urban forest for the
Sacramento region. She hopes to share her
knowledge and passion for growing things with
everyone around her. Her first piece of advice:
look before you mow!
Turning Over a New LEAF
our LEAF
Stewards
provide their
neighborhoods
and
communities
with the latest
urban forestry
information
and education.
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The hard work of volunteers
is what makes possible the
Sacramento Tree Foundation’s
goals in planting and caring
for the best urban forest in the
Sacramento region. We have long
prided ourselves for providing
up to date, science based
information to our volunteers
and the community through
trainings and educational
workshops.
We are excited to announce
that we’ve taken volunteer
education to the next step! You
are invited to join the area’s
top arboreal and horticultural
specialists in an informative and
fun education series provided
exclusively by the Sacramento
Tree Foundation’s LEAF
(Leading Education & Awareness
in urban Forestry) Program.
Modeled after the highly
successful UC Master Gardener
program, our LEAF Stewards
provide their neighborhoods
and communities with the latest
urban forestry information and
education.
With 32 hours of classroom
and hands-on field training
in areas such as tree biology,
arboriculture, and urban
ecology, LEAF Stewards are
fully equipped to spearhead
the efforts of urban forestry
education and awareness. LEAF
Stewards volunteer at least 30
hours a year for the various
programs at the Sacramento
Tree Foundation to further the
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community’s understanding of
the urban forests in which we
live.
Enrollment in the training
series begins February 1st,
2008. Classes will be held each
Thursday and every other
Saturday beginning March
6th, 2008 and ending with a
certificate ceremony on April
26th. Please contact us at leaf@
sactree.com if you have any
questions or would like further
information.
Help change the landscape and
mindscape of your urban forest
community; become a LEAF
Steward!
Laura Burris
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Governor Honors Greenprint Initiative
The Sacramento Tree
Foundation was honored
with the Governor’s 2007
Environmental and Economic
Leadership Award for our
Greenprint initiative. We
accepted on behalf of the 22 cities and four counties signed
onto our regional consensus to
build the best urban forest.
This award is California’s
highest and most prestigious
environmental honor for
voluntary contributions to
conserve California’s precious
resources, protect and enhance
our environment, and build
public-private partnerships.
Award recipients were chosen
based on strength in specific
areas including results,
transferability, environmental
impact, resource conservation,
economic progress, innovation
and uniqueness, pollution
prevention, and environmental
justice. To optimize the benefits
of a thriving tree canopy, the
Sacramento Tree Foundation
developed the Greenprint
initiative to achieve regional
support for increased investment
in urban tree planting, urban
forest management and
community education. Our
thriving tree canopy continues to
reduce summer air temperatures,
lower ozone formation and
capture up to 925 tons of
carbon per day. The Greenprint
initiative is a critical component
to the region’s sustainability
and livability goals, fostering a
unique collaboration between
government agencies, nonprofit
organizations and businesses.
From left to right: Dale Bonner, Secretary of the CA Business,
Transportation & Housing Agency, Mike Chrisman, Secretary of the CA
Resources Agency, Rob Kerth, Sacramento Tree Foundation, John Webre,
Board President of the Sacramento Tree Foundation, A.G. Kawamura,
Secretary of California Department of Food and Agriculture, Linda
Adams, Secretary for Environmental Protection, of the CA EPA.
Aletha Hill
Local Partnership for Sustainability
In October, The Sacramento
Tree Foundation and Harv’s
Car Wash announced
their sustainable business
certifications through the
Business Environmental
Resource Center (BERC). In
celebration of achieving this
environmentally sustainable
method of business, the Tree
Foundation and 37 year old
carwash network planted a tree
at Harv’s downtown location on
October 24, 2007.
“Being the first car wash
with a BERC certification is an
important part of our business
and community commitment,
but we’re excited about going
even further by partnering with
the Sacramento Tree Foundation
to support tree-planting efforts
and to educate people about the
importance of a healthy living
environment,” says Aaron Zeff,
owner of Harv’s Metro Car wash.
The Business Environmental
Resource Center (BERC)
program is designed to
encourage businesses and
government facilities in
Sacramento County to re-think
their business practices in order
to reduce their impact on the
environment, by conserving
energy and water, reducing waste
and pollution, recycling and
purchasing recycled products,
and implementing green
building measures.
Harv’s environmentallyconscience practices, coupled
with its modern renovations,
highlight a strong commitment
to its customers and community.
Harv’s has earned more awards
than any car wash in Sacramento
and is a ten-time winner of the
“Best of the Best” honor from
Sacramento Magazine.
Constance Crawford
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A rchie ' s corner
Archie's Acorn Maze
Join our new
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UPCOM I NG
events
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL MEREDITH (916) 924.8733x122
Events
To register or for more
information about
volunteer trainings,
please call or email
Meredith King, Volunteer
Coordinator, at (916)
924-8733 x 122 or
meredith@sactree.com.
Training
Saturday, January 19
February 9, Saturday
Home and
Landscape Expo
TreeLeader Volunteer
Training
Friday January 25th to
Sunday the 27th
Cal Expo Fairgrounds
This is one of our largest
outreach events each
year! Volunteer to work
along side Tree Foundation
staff as we educate the
public to the importance
of our urban forest, the
leading role the Sacramento
Tree Foundation has taken
in urban forestry, and what
they can do to become
involved!
Tuesday, January 15th
6 pm – 8 pm
Coloma Community
Center- Gold Run Room
Prerequisite: Seedster
Training or relevant
experience
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Fair Oaks Library
11604 Fair Oaks Boulevard
(South of Madison Avenue
by Fair Oaks Park)
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Folsom Library
411 Stafford St
Folsom, CA 95630
Saturday, January 19
We have limited
opportunities available for
weekday group plantings.
Please contact the volunteer
coordinator to create a
planting for your group or
organization. Dates are available January
through April.
California Arbor Day!
March 7th
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Urban Forest
Monitor
a publication of the
Sacramento Tree
Foundation
Seedster Volunteer
Training
Tuesday, February 19th
6 pm – 8 pm
Coloma Community
Center- Gold Run Room
Pruning Clinics
Saturday, January 5
February 2, Saturday
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Rancho Cordova Library
9545 Folsom Boulevard
(At Passeo Rio Way near
Bradshaw Road)
Sacramento, CA 95827
10:00 am – 11:30 am
February 2, Saturday
South Natomas Library
2901 Truxel Road (At South 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Natomas Community Park) Belle Cooledge Library
5600 S. Land Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95833
(Fruitridge Road)
Saturday, January 5
Sacramento 95822
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Sylvan Oaks Library
6700 Auburn Blvd. (At Van
Maren Lane)
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
Sacramento Tree Foundation
191 Lathrop Way, Suite D
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 924-tree
Managing Editor
Constance Crawford
Technical Editor
Luanne Leineke
Stewardship Coordinator
Design
Phil Tretheway
Tretheway Design
www.sactree.com
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1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Arden-Dimick Library
891 Watt Avenue (At
Northrop Avenue)
Sacramento, CA 95821
Group Plantings
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U. S . Po s t a g e
P A I D
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Sacramento, CA