Our Heritage of Community Trees (01-DC-11244225-289)

This project developed a booklet to describe the history of how urban forestry began.

A 73-page booklet, "Our Heritage of Community Trees", was published to describe the intriguing, centuries-old history of how trees came into our urban landscapes in Europe and America, the new tree species discovered by plant explorers, the evolution of arboricultural practices, and how urban forest management systems were developed to care for community trees. These historical events are documented by 134 literature citations. Twenty-three photos, old etchings, and paintings make the booklet attractive to the intended audience - people who will be inspired to look anew at trees in their communities and challenged to convince community leaders to care for trees properly. Free copies were distributed to all state urban forestry coordinators, and additional copies are for sale by the Pennsylvania Urban and Community Forestry Council, 56 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. Excerpts of the book have been published by the International Society of Arboriculture in "Arborist News', to publicize its availability.

Project objectives:

1. Publish a book for a popular audience that explores the historical roots of urban forestry, to deepen their appreciation of community trees and the people who care for them.

2. Distribute the book to urban forestry coordinators and councils in 50 states.

3. Offer copies for sale by the Pennsylvania Urban and Community Forestry Council, and publicize availability of the book.

Attachments

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