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Americas. Emphasizing sustainability and environmental stewardship, this metropolis of over 10 million people has adopted goals to be a green city, and during the time I was there, Rio's Foundation of Parks and Gardens celebrated a milestone of 25,000 trees planted last year alone. I was impressed by the professionalism of those I met who are responsible for the planning and planting of the urban forest. In a city where many less fortunate people are unable to access and experience forests and trees in their natural state, my colleagues in Rio ensure that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy a hint of Mother Nature's gifts, a task they take great pride in. Rio is immensely proud of its heritage, and its natural areas, parks, and streets are a testament to the value placed on its culture and identity. The Atlantic Forest is highly valued and public officials are well engaged in understanding the importance of their urban forests. Between a national forest in the middle of the city, the tenacity of its street trees, and the horti- cultural showplaces in its parks and gardens, Rio has an unparalleled natural beauty. I am deeply indebted to Flavio Telles and his colleagues for their hospitality and for sharing their knowledge of the trees and plants and the parks and gardens of Rio. My thanks to Pedro Mendes de Castro of the Brazil chapter of the ISA for his assistance in introductions and arranging the partnership for this Exchange. I have Ficus root flare at Rio's Botanical Garden made lifelong friends. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Society of Municipal Arborists for their confidence in selecting me for this Exchange and to the Asplundh Tree Expert Company for their sponsorship of the program for 2011. It was an honor to represent the Society, and I would encourage any of our members to take the opportunity to participate in this very important and rewarding program. BARTLETT. BECAUSE CUSTOMER SERVICE, JUST LIKE TREES, SHOULD BE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR. We're Bartlett Tree Experts and we've been exceeding our customers' expectations for over 100 years. No matter the size or scope of your tree and shrub needs, our experts bring a rare mix of local service, global resources and innovative tree care practices that makes your landscape thrive. Trees add value to our homes and our lives. And Bartlett adds value to your trees. For the life of your trees. PRUNING . FERTILIZATION . PEST & DISEASE MANAGEMENT . REMOVAL PLEASE CALL 877 BARTLETT 877.227.8538 OR VISIT BARTLETT.COM www.urban-forestry.com 17