TREEmail, an update form the VT Urban and Community Forestry Program
silver maple 
A Beauty We Had to Share
This tree was nominated by Jill Crowley for the list of Vermont's biggest trees. While the numbers didn't add up to make it on the list, although it is the largest silver maple in Hartland, we just couldn't resist sharing this beauty with you.

Learn More about Vermont's Big Trees
Who Will be our 2010 Tree Stewards????
2009 Youth Winners - Mary Hogan School, Middlebury.
The Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Council is requesting nominations for the 2010 Vermont Tree Stewards Awards. Help us recognize one community and several individuals who are working hard to make life a shade better in Vermont.
Learn more
Online nomination form

Applauding Well Designed Public Spaces
open space The Vermont Public Space Awards recognize special exterior or interior spaces, accessible to the public, which have been defined or enriched by design or planning. Applications are due November 1, 2010.
Learn more - PDF Application
 

plgA Slew of New Factsheets
We've been working hard this summer updating some older factsheets and creating new ones. Check them out!
 
TREE PLANNING AND CARE SERIES 
 STORMWATER SERIES
Special thanks to Cindy Heath, 2010 SOUL Tree Steward, for helping us pull these together. 
 
Stay tuned - more on the way. 

Pest Highlights: The Purple Traps, Ace Beetle Detectives and Don't Move Firewood
eab trap
We know you've seen them! So what are they? The purple traps are placed in ash trees across the state to determine if emerald ash borer (EAB) is around, a nasty insect killing millions of ash trees. The beetle hasn't been found in VT, but we want to find out if it's here. The traps are purple because the beetle likes it - it also has an oil to attract them. They pose no risk to us, but beware they are sticky! Learn More 
 
 
beetle detectiveBe an ace beetle detective. Start searching today. You can help us stop the spread of the beetles - and the devastation to our forests, parks and neighborhoods - by searching your community for signs of beetles. Learn More about this effort from APHIS to get people out looking at trees.
don't move firewood
 
EAB and other invasive pests love to hitchhike on firewood. Don't risk starting a new infestation.Buy firewood where you burn. You have the power to save trees!


plant live grow 

 

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IN THIS ISSUE
Big Trees
Tree Stewards Awards
Public Space Awards
New Factsheets
Pest Highlights
SOUL TALK 
SOUL logo
SOUL Graduates join us on Facebook.Find us on Facebook
CALENDAR 
Return of the American Elm to the Community Forest, September 23 Marsh-Billings-Rockafeller NP, Woodstock 
Walk-ins welcomed! 
 
Womens Tree Climbing
October 2 - 3
Sponsored by the New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture
 
FUNDING
Lake Champlain Basin Program - Local Implementation
Grants. Due October 7. Under the pollution prevention catergory - THINK TREES - up to $500,000 available.
FEATURE TREE
Liriodendron tulipifera  TULIPTREE
 
tulip tree 
 
Given the right conditions and lots of space, this tree can be magnificent. Golden yellow fall foliage and large tulip like flowers.
 
Learn more - connects to UConn's plant database
AWESOME TREE CONTEST
It's time again for Branch Out Burlington's awesome tree contest. Submissions due 9/30/10.
Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Council and program staff in Rutland under an ash tree.
Council
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