City Trees

January/February 2017

City Trees is a premier publication focused on urban + community forestry. In each issue, you’ll learn how to best manage the trees in your community and more!

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www.urban-forestry.com 25 One of many rain gardens in downtown Indianapolis. Of the nine excellent presentations on a range of topics, two that stood out for me were Peter MacDonagh and Steve Shurtz's talks on stormwater management, which continues to be a critical opportunity for growing urban tree canopy. It provides funds for tree planting and increased oppor- tunity for better design for roots under the concrete jungle in our business districts. The integration of trees and stormwater capture results in significant improvements in water quality and through bigger trees, better air quality. Everyone involved in urban and community forestry needs to stay abreast of the opportunities for urban forestry related to stormwater. The Partners Conference demonstrated that nationwide, increasing tree canopy is a growing priority in many communities regardless of political affilia- tion. Here's hoping that trends continues! —Steve Harris, City Arborist, Syracuse, New York From left to right: Wilmington, Delaware Urban Forest Administrator Herb White, UMass Ext. Asst. Professor of Urban and Community Forestry Rick Harper, Massachusetts Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Urban & Community Forester Julie Coop, and USFS Urban Forestry Program Specialist Phil Rodbell. Jennifer Pine Smith is horticulturist for the Metro Landscape Coordination Program, Metro Nashville Public Works

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