FREE TELESEMINAR: Why are forests so vital in solving the climate crisis and protecting our communities?

FREE TELESEMINAR:
Why are forests so vital in solving the climate crisis and protecting our communities?

You’re invited to a free 60 minute telephone seminar where staff from the Model Forest Policy Program, will discuss the often ignored climate solution: forests. Learn why forests are so vital in protecting citizens from impacts of climate change and what’s the cost of not preserving their natural “services”…or doing nothing?

Use this seminar to build your case to decision makers and the public. Choose one of the dates below:

Monday August 31 Scheduled Start Time: 9:00 P.M. Eastern, 6:00 P.M. Pacific
Wednesday Sept 9 Scheduled Start Time: 3:00 P.M. Eastern, 12:00 P.M. Pacific
Thursday Sept 17 Scheduled Start Time: 2:00 P.M. Eastern, 11:00 A.M Pacific

Here's what you'll take away from the 1-Hour Teleseminar:
Clearer understanding of critical role of forests in protecting citizens from flooding, drought and increasing CO2 levels.
Questions answered about your community's forest and water climate planning problems.
The synergy of multiple communities tackling these issues together.

Here's what you'll learn:
The top 5 reasons you need to address forest conservation locally.
Facts YOU can use to make the case for conserving your local forests.
Learn from success stories and failures.
Learn how to position your community to get future funding for climate planning.

This information is needed now by your community so don't miss out on this free presentation.

2009 Urban Forestry Conference October 22-23 Lipscomb University, Nashville

Conference Cost
$125 before Oct 15
$110 before Aug 22
Save $15 with TUFC membership

Greening Your Community

This conference features expert presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on demonstrations about greening your community with urban forestry. From planners and managers to foresters and field crews, everyone involved with growing and managing trees will take home plenty of insights to help you do your job.

Who should attend: Arborists, foresters, consultants, tree board members, landscape architects, developers, builders, city planners, urban foresters, and tree lovers.

Affordable pricing puts the conference within the reach of any budget. If you only go to one urban forestry event this year, this is the one to attend. REGISTER NOW AND SAVE! Early-bird deadline is September 25.

TN Urban Forestry Newsletter

Greetings,
 
For the Summer Branching Out electronic newsletter, click on this web link: http://tufc.com/pdf/summer2009.pdf
 
Note the dates of the annual conference and tree climb. Please forward this information to others who may find it of interest.
 
Thank you for your interest in urban and community trees. Trees make a difference!
 
Jennifer Smith
Executive Director
Tennessee Urban Forestry Council
tufc@comcast.net
615-352-8985 Fax 352-6762