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Guide to CU-Structural Soil
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Comprehensive Guide
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and leadership to show the why and how of
CU-Structural Soil. Also known as CU-Soil, it is
a two-part system comprised of a rigid stone
"lattice" that meets engineering requirements
for a load-bearing paving base, and a quantity
of uncompacted soil that supports tree root
growth. Filled with excellent photographs and
helpful diagrams, the Guide answers your ques-
tions, gives case studies, and provides extensive
installation specs and design details.
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Community forestry programs come in many
variations, but every well organized and profes-
sionally managed program provides a wide array
of valuable benefits to community residents and
to the world beyond. Evaluating the efficacy of
diverse and unique programs can be a challenge.
Communicating success stories to local residents
and community leaders can be just as challenging—
but is vitally important.
The Urban and Community Forestry Program
Accreditation offered by the SMA offers every com
-
munity the opportunity to both evaluate its local
program based on objective, professionally developed
standards and to communicate to others the value
and success of that local program.
To assist those communities that are thinking about
the value of accreditation or are considering an
application for accreditation, the SMA has developed
a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the
accreditation and application process. Please go to
www.urban-forestry.com/sma-accreditation
FAQ's for SMA's Urban & Community
Forestry Program Accreditation
