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Administrator's Blog – August 2010 Archive (4)

Kids and trees

The U.S. Forest Service lists projects and programs for children and teens to get them involved in nature, science, gardening and service. Visit the kids’ page to find out more.…

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Added by Administrator on August 30, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Everything's Bigger in Texas -- Even the Programs

Texas is involved in a number of different projects using Google mapping. Below is a sample.

  • Inventory: The Great Tree Roundup is a regional site where folks can inventory, map and see the value of their urban forest. Click…
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Added by Administrator on August 17, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

Stormwater management initiatives

Below are some great resources on stormwater management and how trees can help with it. Although it’s hot and dry now, a possible rainy fall is around the corner.

  • Watershed Forestry Resource Guide:…
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Added by Administrator on August 16, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Planting spotlight: Liberty Trees

The Liberty Trees, meeting places for the Sons of Liberty throughout the colonies during the Revolutionary War, played an important part of our nation’s history. Some of the original Liberty Trees, such as the elm in Boston Commons, were cut down by British forces and others were killed by Mother Nature over the years. The last surviving Liberty Tree, a tulip poplar (pictured right, top)…

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Added by Administrator on August 9, 2010 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

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