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and keep clear
and roots
it's harmful to place
under a tree
the roots?
off
trunk
that piling mulch
trunk of a tree can
rot and could kill it?
Plant and water trees
We are losing trees! So plant more,
and be sure to water for at least
3 years after planting.
Plant trees safely
Check for underground utility lines
before planting trees and stay safe
from serious injury. Call 8-1-1 before
you dig and have lines marked for free.
Plant the right size tree
in the right place
Look up before you plant! Avoid
pruning and power outages. Don't
plant tall trees under power lines.
part
tre
par tnership and others will continue to benefit our nor th-
ern Kentucky forests. We are hopeful that one day, we
may be able to broaden the campaign to other states."
What are the best practices and strategies for building
powerful par tnerships and advancing mutually desired
outcomes?
Follow these steps … and triple your success.
1. Identify what you have that they could ben-
efit from by partnering with you.
2. Determine what they have that you need.
3. Find the common ground.
4. Identify what is the easiest thing for them
to say yes to, and what your wish list is.
5. Find a person (s) who has some deci-
sion-making power or influence, someone
who can be a "champion." How do you find
them? Research, ask, and listen.
6. Make the request in person and bring
or leave behind documents outlining your
needs or follow up with an email stating
your partnership request.
7.
After you confirm the partnership, provide the
measurements to sustain the relationship.
When you step outside of your comfor t zone, you can
find a surprising amount of funding, in-kind, and public
awareness suppor t that can take your forestry cam-
paigns and programs to a higher level.
