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This is an archive of our news items. The latest news items always appear on our Home page.
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Indiana Land Trust Map Click here to see a map of Indiana with the land trusts delineated.
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ALCOA and IUFC Provide TREES for Southwest IndianaThe
IUFC was awarded a $20,000 grant from the ALCOA Foundation/Warrick
Operations. The IUFC will sub-grant these funds to cities and towns in
the following counties: Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick. Here is the announcement, the guidelines,
and the application. Contact Carrie Tauscher or Holly Jones for a Word version of the application. Contact info is in the announcement.
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EAB Information
Here is Purdue's website for all things Emerald Ash Borer
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eLEARN Urban Forestry
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This is a free, state-of-the-art, online distance
learning program geared specifically toward beginning urban foresters
and those allied professionals working in and around urban and
urbanizing landscapes. The program can be found here: elearn.sref.info. Tree Stewards, read a message for you on the Tree Steward page.
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Tree Board U
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Tree Board University is a unique online training
that will help you learn more about trees, people, and serving in a citizen advisory role in your city, town, or village. Check
out this free program at treeboardu.org.
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Fall Conference 2012
The Fall Conference agenda, presentations, and photos of award winners can be found on the "Programs" page.
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Drought Information
Need information on the drought of 2012? Purdue has a webpage dedicated to this issue with a special segment on trees, landscape and turf. Visit www.purdue.edu/drought.
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Fall Newsletter
The 2012 Fall Newsletter is available on the "About Us" page under "Members Only." Read up on the latest happenings in the IUFC and what is going on around the state in urban forestry.
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Tips for Watering Trees
Have a few minutes? Check out this YouTube video from Texas that has tips for watering your trees. Keep in mind the water restrictions in your community. Fire hydrants and trees both need water.
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Drought and Trees
Here is an interesting article about the drought and the effects on trees from the Indianapolis Star, July 22, 2012.
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"Indiana Expeditions: Forests At Work” Now on Web
If you missed the debut of
“Indiana Expeditions: Forests At Work,” you can now watch the entire show as
well as several “extra content” segments on the internet. This hour-long
special examines Indiana’s forest resources and forest management, covering a
wide range of topics from nurseries to forest products, tree farms to the urban
forest, and much more. To view the show and other extra content, go to www.indianaexpeditions.org and click on
“Forests At Work.” This show was the result of a collaboration between
the IDNR-Division of Forestry and WFYI public television in Indianapolis.
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CUF Announcement
The IDNR Community and Urban Forestry Program does an amazing amount of work for our state. Here is their Accomplishment Report for 2011.
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Spring Newsletter
Right here for your reading enjoyment.
2012 Poster Contest Results
The results of the poster contest are available on the "Education" page. Congratulations and THANK YOU to all participants! Job well done.
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Indiana Community Tree Stewards have a Facebook Group
If you are on Facebook, join the group to share photos, post questions/comments, find education and volunteer updates, and connect with Tree Stewards across the state. Search for "Indiana Community Tree Stewards."
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Ben & Jerry's Foundation: National Grassroots Grant Program
Through the National Grassroots Grant Program, Ben & Jerry's Foundation provides support to nonprofit community organizations throughout the United States that bring about progressive social change by addressing the underlying conditions of societal and environmental problems. The broad goals of the program are to further social justice, protect the environment, and support sustainable food systems. Grants of up to $15,000 are provided to grassroots, constituent-led organizations that are using community organizing strategies to accomplish their goals as well as organizations that provide technical support and/or resources to such groups. The Foundation does not make grants to support social service programs. Letters of interest may be submitted at any time. Visit the Foundation’s website (http://www.benandjerrysfoundation.org/) to review the funding priorities and submit an online letter of interest.
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Utilities & Trees
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The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has determined that Hoosiers would benefit from having consistency with regard to the rules and regulations surrounding tree-trimming practices and procedures.
Click here for the full news release.
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Invasive Species Videos from the NPS
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As park of the Great Lakes Restoration, the National Parks Service created four short 5 minute videos discussing the impact of invasive species on people and communities as well as what the general public can do to prevent their spread. Although set in the national parks they are useful to anyone in an educational setting.
LITTLE THINGS big problems-- Emerald Ash Borer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ASgjeVs8Kc
LITTLE THINGS big problems-- Spotted Knapweed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZj5cSbNFlQ
LITTLE THINGS big problems-- Invasive Plants In Our Parks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHInIQrO3cA
LITTLE THINGS big problems-- Aquatic Invaders
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDx0tN8hUBE
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