Urban Forestry Newsroom
Welcome to your forest newsroom.
Intended to serve the community with information on Vancouver's work in urban forestry, the newsroom has links to press releases and other news items as well as feature stories on forestry field projects and in depth articles focused on specific urban forestry issues.
If you have any suggestions or questions regarding a news release, please feel free to contact Urban Forestry at (360) 487-8308.
Learn How to Recognize and Manage Hazardous Trees at a Free Vancouver TreeTalk Workshop on Friday (4/4/12)
If you're concerned about trees and want to learn how to recognize and manage hazardous trees in your yard, you won't want to miss this Friday's free TreeTalk Workshop.
The series also includes a bonus - a film screening of TreeVerse, a documentary by the tree preservation group, Ascending the Giants.
Rooted in the Past, Growing for the Future: Vancouver celebrates Arbor Month (4/2/12)
The City of Vancouver unfurls a month-long community celebration of trees with a traditional Arbor Day planting event, from 11 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, April 11, at City Hall, 415 W Sixth
Street.
Vibrant Cities & Urban Forests: A National Call to Action (11/15/11)
A collaborative perspective to the world of urban forestry and natural resources.
Urban Forestry Commission Seeks Award Nominations (1/5/12)
Seeking nominations of individuals, organizations and businesses that have made a significant, positive impact on Vancouver's urban forest.
Vibrant Cities & Urban Forests: A National Call to Action (11/15/11)
A collaborative perspective to the world of urban forestry and natural resources.
TreeTalk Workshop on Proper Planting (10/24/11)
Learn how when, where and how to properly plant trees and shrubs at this hands-on planting workshop.
Tree Cover Dropped Slightly Over Eight Years (10/23/11)
The city of Vancouver's tree canopy declined slightly from 2003 to 20010.
Local Rose Village Family Wins Scarecrow Contest (10/14/11)
The first annual Scarecrow Conest was fun for the whole family.
Urban Forests = Cleaner, Cooler Air (10/5/11)
Learn how urban forests fight the air pollution and the urban heat island effect.
e-Tree News: Fall Edition (9/20/11)
Stay up to date on Urban Forestry events throughout
the community this fall.
EPA Promotes Green Infastructure for Environmental and Economic Beneifts (4/29/11)
Stormwater is one of the most widespread challenges to water quality in the nation, EPA looks to green infastructure to reduce stormwater runoff.
More Trees in a City Bring Surprising Benefit, Portland Study Finds (1/12/11)
A new study suggests a surprising beneift: healthier newborns.
City Trees Discourage 'Shady' Behavior (11/1/10)
A new study explores the relationship between city trees and crime.
He Who Plants a Tree Enhances Surface Water Management (9/20/10)
Vancouver acknowledged for integrating urban forestry program and surface water management plans into one comprehensive watershed approach.
Lincoln Neighborhood Tree Map (9/13/10)
It's tree planting season, but do you know what tree would do best in your yard or planting strip? Stroll through the Lincoln Neighborhood with this tree map for ideas.
Green Spaces Improve Health (7/16/10)
There is more evidence that living near a green space has health benefits.
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