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Welcome to the '22 Summer Issue of Urban Tree Talk!
Stay cool under your favorite shade tree, and read on for the latest news, resources, and events.
- AZ Department of Forestry & Fire Management
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From your Urban and Community Forestry Team | |
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Early Summer Tree Care for Established Trees
As we head into the final weeks before summer monsoons, be mindful of the extreme drought conditions our state is experiencing.
Trees are living parts of our community so be sure to monitor them weekly for any signs of stress from lack of available water!
Here are our recommended best practices for giving your established trees an extra drink if you can.
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Summer Insect Activity
Many insects become more active this time of year. Now is the best time to manage Oystershell Scale populations (pictured above), and monitor Bark Beetle activity for fall and winter treatment.
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Applications are due by July 29, 2022. | |
The 2022 Invasive Plant Grant is OPEN!
This DFFM Grant Program supports cooperative management of non-native invasive plants that threaten and are capable of transforming plant communities in forests, woodlands, and rangeland throughout Arizona. Click below for full details and please share widely with folks working to eradicate invasive species in the state!
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Our Team is Growing -
Meet Viri Quinonez!
"I am excited to be the new Forest Health Technician! In this role I will be assisting the agency with our forest health programs, evaluating forest health and monitoring for damage across the state, as well as the exciting task of completing aerial detection surveys. I enjoy seeing and learning new things and making connections."
We're so excited to have Viri on our team!
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Arizona Highways -Great Big Trees
Check out these articles featuring our team and their work!
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Northern District Update
In each newsletter, we feature news from one of our Forestry Districts. This go-around, Brece Hendrix shares what they've been up to on the Northern side of the state. Lots of projects and partnerships in progress!
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Tree City and Tree Campus Highlights! | |
Tree Care Training for Yuma Staff
Espy Matlock, Grounds Supervisor at the City of Yuma, consistently advocates for his staff to receive tree training opportunities. DFFM hosted a Tree Care and Maintenance class for 15 staff members, covering topics from proper planting, watering, and pruning, all the way to wildlife precautions, pests and disease.
Thank you Yuma for your continuous dedication to your canopy!
Left: Photos of City of Yuma Staff during the Tree Care Workshop
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Below: Photo from MCC Tree Campus Ceremony & Arbor Day Celebration! Photo Credit: Nader Shakerin, Adjunct Faculty, Engineering at MCC. | |
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Mesa Community College becomes the first Arizona Community College to obtain Tree Campus Recognition!
We are so proud of what MCC has accomplished. With over 1100 trees of more than 100 species on campus - all of which are inventoried, measured, and incorporated into their curriculum - we could not be more excited to see them recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation! Check out their Plant List, Tree Map and Events on their Arboretum webpage.
Learn more about Arbor Day Foundation Programs at arborday.org
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Also in Mesa....
The West Mesa River Community Heat Action Project, a recent initiative of the Rio Reimagined partnership, is focused on addressing heat mitigation along the eastern reach of the Salt-Gila River corridor through Metropolitan Phoenix.
The project was featured in the most recent Urban Forest Connections, a webinar hosted by the US Forest Service, titled Engaging Community Residents in Heat Mitigation and Canopy Expansion. Watch the recording and sign up for future webinars here.
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School's Out? Spend time with trees!
Project Learning Tree has an assortment of Activities for Families for kids from 3-15 years old. Whether you visit a forest, explore a local park, or get to know your own backyard - there are some great ideas to engage your kiddos in some outdoor learning over the summer!
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Thank you for reading!
The State of Arizona Urban and Community Forestry Program is made possible with assistance from the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this
institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.)
Urban & Community Forestry, Forest Health, and Invasive Plant Programs Staff:
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Suggestions or comments? We want to hear from you!
Email Megan Lasley, Conservation Education Coordinator at mlasley@dffm.az.gov
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