TREEmail, an update form the VT Urban and Community Forestry Program
burlington 
$75,000 for Tree Planting

The Preservation Trust of Vermont is offering tree planting grants up to $10,000 to Vermont Designated Downtowns' and Designated Village Centers' municipalities and/or volunteer groups.

Application deadline is March 15, 2011.  

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contestGrowing Works of Art
NEW Arbor Day Contest

To spread the word about Arbor Day, we are inviting students in grades 1 -8 to actively participate in the celebration through the creation of tree art. Entries are due March 15, 2011.

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tree steward
Our 2010 Tree Stewards
Hats off to our 2010 Vermont Tree Stewards!   
Craig Lambert - Leader
Joshua Parker - Student/Youth
Jayson Benoit - Practitioner
South Burlington - Community
Corinth Conservation Commission - Volunteer Group (pictured above)

silvacellsSilva Cell Lecture Is Online 

Did you missed the lecture on using silva cells to increase soil volume? Don't worry we taped it and you can view it anytime.

Watch the video now


2010 Public Space Awards Recipents
public space
Fletcher Allen Green Roof

Bank Park, Wilmington - Linesync 


Downtown Transportation Opportunities Study, Morrisville

 

 

Honoring our Veterans, Preserving our Environment: Vermont I-89 Rest Area - Stantec 

 

Fletcher Allen Health Care Radiation/Oncology  Center Green Roof, Burlington - 

 

Perry Hall & Lawn: Champlain College, Burlington - ORW Landscape Architects & Planners 

 

Honorable Mention Award goes to: 

Riverfront Park, Woodstock - Sustainable Woodstock's East End Action Group


plant live grow 

 

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IN THIS ISSUE
Tree Planting Grants
Arbor Day Contest
2010 Tree Stewards
Silva Cell Lecture Online
SOUL TALK 
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CALENDAR 

Vermont Flower Show

March 4 - 6
Essex Fairgrounds
  
Winter Workshops on topics from pests to grafting
Sponsored by the

GreenWorks

 
FUNDING
Preservation Trust of Vermont Tree Planting Grants.
Due March 15. Up to $75,000 available.
FEATURE TREE
Acre X Freemanii Redpointe 
Freeman Maple 

Redpointe 

This is the new kid on the block for Freeman maples - a cross between red and silver.Instead of the typical 50/50 cross this one is 75/25 red/silver. It boosts a central leader, heat and pest resistance, and good fall color.  
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Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Council and program staff in Rutland under an ash tree.
Council
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