August 11, 2010

Greenprint Summit Information and Agenda

For over five years, 6 counties and 22 cities have supported the Greenprint initiative to build the best regional urban forest and plant 5 million trees by 2025. Please join us on September 23, 2010 and learn how you can get involved. Click here to register.

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May 4, 2010

Trees and Air Quality

A Great Combination

We all know that trees make oxygen and clean the air. Now trees are being recognized as an innovative solution for dealing with air pollution in our region.

Thanks to a partnership called “Urban Forests for Clean Air” with the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD), four other local air quality districts, and the Sacramento Tree Foundation, trees are included in the Air Quality District's plan to reduce ground level ozone, which is an air pollutant. Once approved, the plan will become an update to the California State Implementation Plan for Air Quality.

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May 2, 2010

2010 Tree Heroes Awarded

Our region's long-term health, economic vitality and quality of life depend on investing in and maximizing the benefits of our urban forest — it depends on our commitment to trees. In recognition of Sacramento's 150 year commitment to trees, the Sacramento Tree Foundation recognizes Tree Heroes: people and landscapes that best exemplify outstanding accomplishments in tree planting, care and stewardship, as well as the overall importance of trees. This year's award winners are...

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April 22, 2010

Letter to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Vegetation Variance

Army Corps Letter