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Historic, Archive Document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. *ai e a- x 7 ) ma’ ' 2 (eas Cs oe aiev e aw Peea r er hhee. »r Reserve aSB435 oe URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY: -A17U73 1993 AAA CHALLENGING THE WEST United States Forest State & Private Department of Service Forestry Agriculture AAAAAAA URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY: CHALLENGING THE WEST Special Thanks to Denver Urban Forest Council of Western State Foresters Nebraska Forest Service USDA Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region For comments or inquiries contact Jacqueline Leonard, Forest Service Rocky Mountain Regional Office, Denver. 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These efforts enhance the urban 4 Remaining appropriated funds are divided by ‘environment and make important contributions formula among three U.S. geographic regions: to soil, none and air quality. The benefits of the Northeast, South, and the West. Within trees in urban environments are endless. Trees regions the funds are further divided for shade homes and buildings and improve allocation to each state, some resulting in landscape aesthetics. Trees increase property grants to local communities for tree care and values, conserve energy, provide valuable wood planting efforts. products for human needs, and provide jobs that A Each region is comprised of a unique blend strengthen the local economy. of geography, climate, population and history 4 The 1990 Farm Bill generated additional that sets it apart from the others: the Northeast interest and funding for the Urban and with its densely populated urban centers and Community Forestry Program. This new industrial complexes, the South with its legislation fortified the authority of the U.S.D.A. intensively managed agriculture and timber Forest Service, working with and through State industries, and the West with its great diversity forestry agencies to provide information, of rugged landscapes, varied climates and endless education, technical assistance and challenge open space. THE WESTERN REGION AAAAMAA A This magnitude of diversity is unique to the States and the territories of American Samoa, West and not only creates tremendous opportu- Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas and nities for growth and innovation, but also Guam. The unparalleled diversity that abounds creates challenges for urban forest managers to in the West creates challenges and opportunities establish and maintain sustainable urban forests to western urban and community foresters. The for future generations. West features: A This publication features the Western ¢ The most populated state - California Region. It provides a profile of the incredible ¢ The least populated state - Wyoming diversity of the west, which includes 17 * The highest point - Mt. McKinley, 20,320 ft. DAMAAAA * The lowest point - Death Valley, 282 ft. below A Application of community forestry is just as sea level important to the 895 residents of Dubois, « Sparsely populated rural communities Wyoming as it is to the 10,000,000 residents of * Fastest growing urban sprawl Los Angeles County, California. Large or small, ¢ Rolling plains and rugged mountain peaks every community and its residents deserves to « Numerous ethnic backgrounds, from Eskimos benefit from community forestry. in Alaska, to the Navajo Indians in Arizona 4 Few communities in the Western Region 4 The management of urban forests in this exceed a population of 30,000 and many are in region is increasingly important because rural settings. While the population of the West community populations are increasing. Benefits is diverse, it is relatively sparse, particularly of well-managed community forests include when compared to the East. : increased property values, more attractive A Regardless of community size or location, a business and residential districts, lowered risks phenomenal interest in community tree of wildfire in the urban/rural interface, management is occurring throughout the West. increased wildlife habitat, and enhanced As a result, there are more trees being planted in community pride. demand ies for the wide variety of benefits A While the definition of Communes Forestry they provide. is standard throughout the country, states and 4 The Western Region’s diverse climates, land communities in which these duties are carried areas, and people all contribute to the need for out are quite different. quality management of community trees. ee ALASKA MAAAAAA A Alaska is a vast land with several distinct the environmental and aesthetic benefits, tree ecological regions, climatic and geographic planting and care are educational experiences extremes, and a great variety of environmental that can promote community pride, cooperation conditions. Alaska also has a rich cultural and volunteerism. diversity that includes four distinct native 4 Many communities in Alaska have groups. While half of the state’s population experienced rapid growth and expansion. Some lives in Anchorage, many Alaskans live in communities in treeless parts of the state have widely-scattered and remote villages accessible requested is aay planting trees, shrubs and only by plane or boat. perennials that can survive in their unique A Many Anes have embraced the environment. Research is needed in national tree-planting initiative developing plants and methods of because it provides the planting and care that are suitable to support and guidance needed harsh climates. to beautify and support ~ QRS : In Alaska there are few tree- ecological balance - care professionals, and in within communities. _ Trees and forests some areas, so many trees that people provide economic, physical and spiritual overlook the value of them. sustenance to Alaskans who work, recreate and A In 1991, Alaska hired its first Community live in the forested areas of the state. Beyond Forestry Coordinator and formed the Alaska AAAAAAA Community Forestry Council. The council «Encourage more local governments to develop helps the Division of Forestry determine the effective, long-term, community forest and emphasis, objectives and priorities for the tree, shrub and perennial management state’s Community Forestry Program. The state programs and the council will focus on achieving the - Encourage state agencies, local governments, following objectives in the next five years: industry, private businesses, civic groups and - Maintain an active Alaska Community individuals to support and fund community Forestry Council and support council projects forestry activities - Establish local community tree boards and -Increase trees and shrubs planted and cared for advisory committees in communities on public and private - Provide information, training, and education on property during development and expansion the proper techniques for retaining, planting - Support programs involved in research, and caring for community trees introduction or trials of new tree, shrub and - Enhance the understanding and technical skills perennial varieties for sound vegetation maintenance and arboricultural practices y And just how big is Alaska? «Increase the number of citizens informed and Big. Enormous. It's about the same distance across Alaska as it is from San involved in local volunteer efforts in tree planting and care Size: 570,000 square miles Population: 550,000