Join the Arbor Day Foundation and The Home Depot Foundation at the 4th Annual Partners in Community Forestry National Conference, November 9-11, 2010, at the Loews Hotel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This annual learning and networking event continues to grow in its impact on urban forestry programs and now serves as a platform for

• Modeling best practices in sustainable partnership models.
• Sharing current research and best practices in urban forest management.
• Networking with leaders and peers in the urban forest community.

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Featuring Presentations Addressing

• Sustainable Community Development & Tree Management

  
  • Funding models
  • Storm recovery/response
  • Partnerships
  • Trees as green infrastructure
  • Community involvement in tree care
  • Hazard trees
  • Canopy projects
  • Trees and politics
  • Tree preservation ordinances
  • Trees and capital assets
  • Trees and watershed management
  • Planning for community trees in development
  • Protecting trees during construction

• Trees
  &
  Utilities

  
  • Utility/tree conflicts
  • Collaborative management models
  • Trees and energy conservation
  • Replacement programs
  • Utilities and private property trees
  • Legislation and regulation
  • Tree Line USA
  • Technology and vegetation management
  • Customer/media relations
  • The utility/tree interface in developments

• Trees &
  Social
  Issues

  
  • Community involvement
  • Trees and healthy communities
  • Nature education for children
  • Role of trees in new developments
  • Trees and crime reduction
  • Working with volunteers and youth
  • Community green spaces and gardens
  • Engaging student groups
  • Partnership models
  • Social media opportunities

Call for Proposals

Consider submitting a proposal that includes the use of current multimedia technology and audience engagement practices as we seek to innovate throughout the conference.

Proposal deadline: March 26, 2010.

Conference Location

Make your reservation at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

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