Firewise Events
Several Firewise events are scheduled for March 2011.
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Urban & Community Forestry
Caring for the trees where we live, work and play.
The Mississippi Forestry Commission provides assistance and training to urban area in developing community forestry programs. This includes assistance with tree ordinances, street tree inventories and urban forest management plans. The Mississippi Forestry Commission also assists builders in the form of technical advice on tree preservation during construction and helps homeowners with advice on insects; diseases and other tree care problems. Many urban residents owning forestland are reached with information about improving the condition of their rural timberland through the Mississippi Forestry Commission's Urban Forestry Program.
Professional Arborist Association of Mississippi (PAMM) 2012 Conference
You are cordially invite to attend the upcoming PAMM conference: Arboriculture: A Professional Approach to Working with Trees. Any and all professionals working for the care of trees is invited to attend. This conference will provide valuable training to all who work in arboriculture. A quick glance at the conference agenda demonstrates this. PAAM has invited experts to discuss a multitude of topics: lightning protection, chainsaw safety, tree appraisal, OSHA regulations, tree health assessment, and many more. For more information, click on the following links: Welcome Letter and Conference Agenda and Registration Form.
Benefits of Trees In Town – Why we need to care for trees varies from benefits of stormwater management to energy savings and a multitude of other vital elements.
Grant Funding For Urban and Community Forestry – The MFC administers the Transportation Enhancement Tree Planting Program. Grant packages, workshop announcements, success stories, and links to other urban forestry related grants are posted here.
Community Tree Care - Manuals, selection guides, studies, information, and links to tree ordinance example, and programs such as Tree City USA.
My Tree Is Sick, What Do I Do? Check for resources for sick trees.
Professional and Tree Care Advice – View a list of tree appraisers or link to lists of professional foresters, tree surgeons, and certified arborists. Get information on tree planting, maintenance and common tree problems.
Mississippi Urban Forestry Council – The lead volunteer group in Mississippi for Urban and Community forestry.
Preserving Trees in Construction Sites - Protection and the highest quality of care are the keys to preserving trees in construction sites. Health decline and death following construction are usually caused by damage inflicted on the root system.
Tree Protection Standards in Construction Sites - This guide gives your trees the best chance of survival both during and after construction. Use these standards to show a reasonable effort on your part to protect trees from damage.
Other links for Urban and Community Forestry.
For more information on The Urban and Community Forestry program, contact:
Tympel Blansett
Urban & Community Forester
103 Veterans Drive
Oxford, MS 38655
(601) 906-2697