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Additional Resources
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A Training Manual for Virginia Tree Stewards 4th Edition – Volunteers for the Community Forest | This training manual includes 10 units, including Tree Anatomy, Tree Physiology, Environmental Factors Affecting Trees, Tree Identification, Tree Selection, Tree Planting and Care, Tree Pruning, Tree Problems and Diagnosis, Invasive Species in Virginia, and Trees and People in the Community. | Publication | View | urban-and-community-forestry | publication | ||
Community Forest Planning: Storm Mitigation Guide for Virginia Communities Template | P00214T | Workbook and the accompanying template are intended as tools for Virginia communities to use in assessing their community forest storm readiness, mitigating tree risk and reducing tree-related storm damage, and developing a community forest storm mitigation plan. Available in Word template form with form fields that can be filled in – unprotect the form to change the template to meet your needs. Printed copies available. | Publication, Template | View | urban-and-community-forestry | publication template | |
Community Forest Planning: Storm Mitigation Guide for Virginia Communities Template | P00214T | Workbook and the accompanying template are intended as tools for Virginia communities to use in assessing their community forest storm readiness, mitigating tree risk and reducing tree-related storm damage, and developing a community forest storm mitigation plan. Available in Word template form with form fields that can be filled in – unprotect the form to change the template to meet your needs. Microsoft Word Template. | Publication, Template | View | urban-and-community-forestry | publication template | |
Community Forest Planning: Storm Mitigation Guide for Virginia Communities Workbook | P00214 | Workbook and the accompanying template are intended as tools for Virginia communities to use in assessing their community forest storm readiness, mitigating tree risk and reducing tree-related storm damage, and developing a community forest storm mitigation plan. Printed copies available. | Publication | View | urban-and-community-forestry | publication | |
Firewise Communities for Virginia | P00111 | Brochure provides important steps to protecting your home and community from wildfire, including firewise landscaping, defensible space, fire-resistant roof and exterior construction, fire-resistant attachments, steps to becoming a firewise community, a disaster plan, defensible space, and emergency access. Printed copies available. | Publication | View | fire-and-emergency-response | publication | |
How to Plant a Windbreak to Conserve Energy | Planting the right trees in the right places conserves energy and reduces your energy bills, while helping to fight climate change. See how properly placed trees save energy by providing summer shade, winter warmth, and winter windbreaks. | Resource | View | urban-and-community-forestry | resource | ||
How to Plant Trees to Conserve Energy for Summer Shade | Planting the right trees in the right places conserves energy and reduces your energy bills, while helping to fight climate change. See how properly placed trees save energy by providing summer shade, winter warmth, and winter windbreaks. | Resource | View | urban-and-community-forestry | resource | ||
How to Plant Trees to Conserve Energy for Winter Warmth | Planting the right trees in the right places conserves energy and reduces your energy bills, while helping to fight climate change. See how properly placed trees save energy by providing summer shade, winter warmth, and winter winter windbreaks. | Resource | View | urban-and-community-forestry | resource | ||
How Trees Can Save Energy | TCUSA No. 21 | This Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA Bulletin provides information about how trees can save energy. Trees have been called the low-tech solution to energy problems and climate change. Whether you want to reduce the amount of money you spend each month on utility bills or help guide your community toward wiser energy policies, the information in this Bulletin is of special importance. | Publication | View | urban-and-community-forestry | publication | |
Urban and Community Forestry Programs – Resources for Trees in Our Communities, Cities and Towns | FT0052 | Forestry topic information sheet discusses the urban and community forestry programs available through the DOF. | Publication | View | financial-assistance-urban-and-community-forestry urban-and-community-forestry | publication |