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    Replanting Our National Forests Tree City USA Urban and Community Forestry

    Reforestation Spotlight: Boise National Forest

    By Lindsey Amen | June 13, 2022
    Two people survey an area of Boise National Forest in need of replanting.

    Ask anyone who lives there — Boise, Idaho, is a one-of-a-kind place. The city of 235,000 people is an outdoor lover’s dream, with whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and beautiful forests all within a stone’s throw. “We’re really proud of our city,” said Lance Davisson, who serves as president and director of the area’s Treasure Valley Canopy Network. “We are very intentional about being a strong community, waving at our neighbors. It’s more than just a place to live to…

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    Spokane’s Path to 40% Canopy Cover

    One Tree City USA community is integrating the Foundation’s Community Canopy program to reach their tree canopy goals. Trees are something the people of Spokane, Washington, are passionate about. They embrace the benefits trees…

    By Kim Peacock | February 15, 2021
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    News from the Arbor Day Foundation

    This is an excerpt from the November/December Arbor Day Foundation Newsletter. Sign up for the Arbor Day e-news to get the full edition right to your inbox. Norway Spruce Norway Spruce was so loved…

    By Arbor Day Foundation | October 30, 2019
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    Why Tree City USA? Why YOUR City?

    This article was originally published in the March issue of Community Tree Connections newsletter—The newsletter of the Oregon Urban & Community Forestry Assistance Program. Written by Kristin Ramstad, Acting Urban & Community Forestry manager,…

    By Amber Morrison | April 19, 2017