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Branching Out: Additional Programs

Tree Steward Training: Strengthening Branches in Your Community Forest

Two Day Training – October 28th & 29th, Harvard Forest, Petersham, MA

Each fall, the Massachusetts Urban and Community Forestry Program and the Massachusetts Community Forestry Council hosts a training that is for Tree Board members, tree activists, interested citizens, Tree Wardens and other green professionals. This Tree Steward Training provides foundation instruction in tree physiology, tree care, and other urban and community forestry issues with the aim of developing better tree stewardship in Massachusetts communities of all sizes.

Speakers include urban and community forestry professional from the USDA Forest Service, green industries, and the Massachusetts Urban Forestry Program.

Tree Steward Training Registration Materials         Sponsorship Letter

Special Seminar on Soils: EVENT SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 27TH IS CANCELLED

For more information contact Eric Seaborn at eric.seaborn@state.ma.us or 617-626-1468.  

2012 Massachusetts Arbor Day Poster Contest

Budding Artists have a Chance to Bloom

Each year, over 1500 Massachusetts fifth graders participate in the National Arbor Day

Poster Contest. The winners reap rewards including art supplies, ice cream, and a tree for their school. Each year there is a theme like “Trees are Terrific…from acorn to oak!” (2003) or "Trees are Terrific....In Cities and Towns!" (2009).

The theme for 2012, “Treemendous Massachusetts…..the Forest We Live In,” will inspire your students to think of themselves as part of the forest community and not just as observers. However they wish to interpret the theme we hope it provides a fun and valuable learning opportunity.

Download - Poster Contest Rules and Information Packet

2009 Winners

Thanks for your interest in the contest and for your support of your community forest resources. 

Technical Assistance: Building Local Program Capacity
The DCR Urban and Community Forestry Program also provides direct technical assistance to communities. Our Community Action Foresters can help your community:

• Train staff and volunteers for a community tree survey or inventory
• Build a Community Tree Committee
• Train staff or volunteers in tree care and management issues
• Draft an Urban Forestry Management Plan

For more information, contact your Eric Seaborn 617-626-1468, eric.seaborn@state.ma.us.

Massachusetts DCR - National Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA (TCUSA) Awards

In partnership with the National Arbor Day Foundation, the Department of Conservation and Recreation administers the annual Tree City USA program. DCR is responsible for reviewing Tree City USA applications from Massachusetts to ensure that the information is current, accurate, and complete. We then recommend applicants for the award to the National Arbor Day Foundation. The deadline for submitting applications is December 31, 2011. The National Arbor Day Foundation now makes the entire application process available on-line at http://www.arborday.org/programs/treecityusa/?breadcrumb=homepage DCR prefers that Cities and Towns use this on-line tool for the application process.  However, if you need to fill out a paper application, please find below DCR instructions for submitting the application and the required budget sheet. All applications (standard TCUSA, Recertification, and Growth) can be found at the National Arbor Day web site at http://www.arborday.org/programs/treecityapplication.html.

Please contact Eric Seaborn 617-626-1468 or eric.seaborn@state.ma.us if you need additional information.

• Tree City USA Re-certification

 

• Tree City USA Program Budget Sheet

 

• Tree City Reminder Letter

Sample Work Plans

• Newton
• Lexington