634.9 N7CF V. 3 NO. 1 SPR 002 Montana State Library 3 0864 1006 8259 3 THE COMMUNITY FORESTER A NEWSLETTER FROM THE MONTANA COMMUNITY FORESTRY COUNCIL AND THE DNRC COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROG RAY VOLUME 3. NUMBER 1 SPRING 2002 MONTANA COMMUNITY FORESTRY COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN MARCH he Montana Gommunity Forestry Council held its xflr« meeting of 2002 on Tuesday, March 1 2th in BozemM^ MT.^ Representatives from the US Forest Ser- viceKMo|itana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Forestry Division, universities and colleges, city foresters, private citizens groups, and mem- bers from tree care businesses and organizations were invited to participate. Individuals present at the meeting included: Marvin Brush, Ted Dodge, Kelley Gundale, Michael Hiel, Gerald Landby, Mark Lennon, Bob Logar, Keith Lukas, Larry Maginnis, Chuck Mark, Ron Nelson, David Reese, Jeff Roe, Joe Scianna, Ryon Stover, Jon Thompson, Chris Tootell and David Wilson. The Council plays a key role in shaping the future of com- munity forestry in Montana by advising the State Forester and the Community Forestry Program on issues related to urban and community forestry in Montana. Specifically, the Council works towards building support for urban and community forestry in the Montana Legislature; in- creasing awareness of the importance of community for- estry among state and local elected officials; and partici- pating in events and activities of urban and community forestry supporters in Montana such as the Association of Montana Turf and Ornamental Professionals (AMTOP) and Montana Association of Nurserymen (MAN). The March 1 2th Council meeting business included brain- storming sessions on fundraising opportunities, commu- nity forestry awards and grant programs, and nominations of Executive Committee members. The Council will meet next on June 19th in Missoula at the Best Western Grant Creek Inn. Agenda items may include determining Council committees that will serve to promote future Council activities, projects and goals. If you are interested in being involved in the Montana Community Forestry Council, please contact one of the Montana Community Forestry Program Staff. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Council Meeting Held I Arbor Day Grant Program I Program Update 1 Tree Climbing Championship 3 Grassroots Summit 2002 3 Tree Workers Certification ~ 4 2002 Calendar of Events 4 National Tree Trust Grants 5 Trees, People & Towns 6,7 Conference Information Contact Information 8 Arbor Day Grant Program The Montana DNRC is pleased to offer the Arbor Day Grant Program to promote the observance of Arbor Day in Montana. Applicatidns for grants up to $ ISO were available to support Arbor Day celebrations in Montana com- munities. Grants may be used to purchase trees, refreshments. Arbor Day t- shirts, and brochures or other items to enhance celebrations in their commu- nity. Grant applications were due Friday, March 29th and successful applicants will be notified the I st week of April. This is a reimbursement grant meaning the grantee must submit copies of paid invoices in the amount of $150 to receive payment. Participation requires a 35% match in cash or in-kind donations by the grantee. Montana joins many states in celebrating Arbor Day on April 26''’ this year. However, many communities choose to celebrate Arbor Day at differ- ent times. We encourage all communities to have a memorable ARBOR DAY. PAGE 2 THE COMMUNITY FORESTER SPRING 2002 Community Forestry Program Update NEW COORDINATOR HIRED Kelley Gundale was hired as the new Community Forestry Co- ordinator In January. This position was previously held by Paula Rosen- thal who is now the MT DNRC Na- tional Fire Plan Coordinator. Kelley is a Minnesota native but re- cently moved to Missoula from Michigan. While in Michigan she completed her Masters Degree in Forestry, in addition to teaching for- estry and science education to 4th graders. Prior to attending school in Michigan, she worked in the field of natural resources and conservation education. Kelley spent time teach- ing at Deep Portage Conservation Reserve in Minnesota, Tree For To- morrow Natural Resources Educa/ tion Center in Wisconsin and the Oregon Museum of Science and In- dustry in central Oregon. WESTERN REGION UPDATE Mark Lennon I ongratulations to Hamilton and Ronan. These two communities successfully completed the process of becoming a Tree City USA for 2001! In addition, congratulations go to the City of Missoula for receiving the Gold Leaf Award from the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Interna- tional Society of Arboriculture (ISA) for Outstanding Arbor Day activities. The Gold Leaf Award was presented to Mayor Mike Kadas by Mark Len- non at the January 15'*’ City Council Meeting. Arbor Day activities hosted in Mis- soula included the annual Run for the Trees, a 5K run/walk with over 600 participants in 200 1 . Each participant received a shirt and a bare root shade tree ( I to 4 feet tall). Over the past 1 0 years the program has provided the community with over 10,000 seedlings. Proceeds from the event go towards the purchase of large shade trees for public areas in Missoula. In addition, the city admin- isters a program called Christmas Ev- ergreen, which recycles over 1 5,000 Christmas trees each year. Corpo- rate donations to the program go directly to the purchase of trees for schools and parks. To date the pro- gram has planted 235 shade trees. Also, congratulations to the City of Havre for being I Runner-up for the Gold Leaf Award for their Arbor Day celebrations. See the Summer 200 1 newsletter for details on Havre’s Arbor Month Celebrations. Last but not least, congratulations to the Town/City Councils of Drum- mond, Manhattan and Ronan for re- cently passing new tree ordinances. The Manhattan ordinance imple- mented a Tree Work Permit and Tree Care Standard that requires an ISA Certified Arborist to be present during pruning of public trees. Tree Planting and Pruning Work- shops are planned in Havre and Vir- ginia City this spring, contact Mark Lennon if you are interested in hold- ing a workshop in your town. Mark’s office has moved to 502 I Street East, PO BOX 640, Poison 59860. Phone # 883-5599. EASTERN REGION UPDATE Jeff Roe I ongratulations to Sidney for suc- ^ cessfully completing the process of becoming a Tree City USA for 20011 Jeff has visited 1 5 schools and met with over 700 students and teachers so far this school year presenting programs which focus on trees and their benefits. Jeff has also been busy with extension agents developing an Eastern Montana “tour” of tree care workshops. So far, the tour has vis- ited Miles City, Bell Tower (Ekalaka), Baker, Wibaux, Glendive and Terry with two programs per day focusing on planting and tree concerns for both shelterbelts and ornamental trees. Most recently, Jeff has been working with the Fort Peck Tribes Environ- mental Coordinator on large plant- ings in Wolf Point and Poplar. This planting wiH not only benefit the peo- ple of these areas but also provide numerous educational opportunities. In April, Jeff will work with the Con- servation District and the Future Farmers of America (FFA) to present a pruning program discussing planting projects in Hysham. And in May, a planting demonstration and spring/fall care program are scheduled in Glas- gow. In addition, early this spring the town of Forsyth will re-inventory a sample of their (See UPDATE on page 3) SPRING 2002 THE COMMUNITY FORESTER PAGE 3 5th Annual Tree Climbing Workshop and Championship: The Montana Tree Climbing Cham- pionship regularly held in the spring will be postponed this season and tentatively rescheduled for this fall. Event coordinators cite a drop in par- ticipation levels and normal conflicts with the “gear up” of spring tree care as the main reasons for the change. \ In previous years; the competition was held in, Missoula (1997 to 2000) and produced consistent numbers of par- ticipants ( 1 5 per year). When the lo- cation changed to Bozeman for the 200 1 championship, event coordina- tors hoped the geographical change would encourage better participation To Be or Not To Be? from other areas of the state. Un- fortunately, the venue shift did not produce the anticipated numbers with only 4 individuals participating in the competition. The result of this date change means that Montana will not be crowning a Montana State Champion to com- pete in the 2002 International Soci- ety of Arboriculture (ISA) - Rocky Mountain Chapter (RMC) Champi- onship in Colorado this June. How- ever, individuals interested in com- peting in Colorado are not restricted from participating. If an arborist is interested in competing in the 2002 Regional Championship, contact the ISA-RMC at 303-756-1815 or isa@mgmtoffice.com. A limited number of slots are available and in- terested individuals should contact the chapter headquarters soon. Fortunately, if interest prevails, Mon- tana will still crown a Montana State Climbing Champion for the 2003 ISA-RMC Climbing competition. The individual that wins the competition this fall will have the option of com- peting in the 2003 Regional Champi- onship in Colorado. If you are inter- ested in participating in this program, please contact Kelley Gundale at 406-542-4284 for more information. Grassroots Summit 2002 Building a United Constituency for Urban & Community Forestry The theme for the 2002 Grassroots Summit is Building a United Constituency for Urban and Community Forestry and will be held September 21-24 at the University Park Marriott Hotel in Salt Lake, City, Utah. Bringing together diverse stakeholders from across the nation, the grassroots movement will explore collaborative strategies designed to strengthen urban and community forestry policies and practices at local, state, and national levels. The Summit will also feature educational exhibits, a community stewardship tree planting project, and sponsored events. For more information or to register please contact Co-Chairs, Jerri LaHaie, at 706-769-3127 or email at UrbanForestry@prodigy.net; or Alice Ewen Walker at 30 1 -699-2203 or email alice@actrees.org. Update (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2) street trees. The inventory kicks off a community wide urban forestry planning effort involving students from ele- mentary to high school. Student activities associated with the project include using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to map trees; presenting Arbor Day history and Tree City USA programs to the City Council; reviewing existing tree ordinances and pro- posing changes; and celebrating Arbor Day with the en- tire community. Future plans include a complete GPS survey of all public trees and a presentation of needs for maintenance and new plantings. The goal of this unique project is to pro- vide school children with real world application to school subjects while providing a service to the community. PAGE 4 THE COMMUNITY FORESTER SPPHNG 2002 Calendar of Events APRIL 26 Official Arbor Day in Montana JUNE 19 Montana Community Forestry Council Mtg. Best Western Grant Creek Inn, Mtssoufe Contact: Kelley G undale at 406-542-4284 JUNE 20 Tree Fertilization & Nutrition Workshop with Dr. Roger Funk University of Montana, Missoula Contact: Diane Page at 303-756- 1815 or Jeff Roe at 406-232-2034 JUNE 21 International Society of Arboricultu-e Certified Arborist Exam Southwest Land Office Conference Room, 1401 27th Avenue, Missoula 8:30 am to 12:30 pm Contact: Mark Lennon at 406-883-5599 JULY 17-19 2002 Trees, People and Towns Community Forestry Conference, Black Hills State University, Spearfish, SD Contact: Dan McCormick at 605773-3594 JULY 28-3 I 78th International Society of Arboriculture Annual Conference & T rade Show Seattle, WA Contact: www.isa-arbor.com SEPTEMBER 12-14 Rocky Mountain Chapter ISA Annual Conference & Workshop, Fort Collins, CO Contact: Diane Page at 303-756-1815 Tree Worker Certification Workshop International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Tree Worker/ I Climbing Specialist Recognition testing will be held in Missoula this summer. If interested (workshop based on attendance interest) con- tact Larry Maginnis, Missoula City Forester at 406-523-2757. The objectives of this certification program are to improve technical competency of the personnel in the tree care Industry, create incen- tives for those individuals to continue their professional development, and provide those in the public and in government with a means to identify those professionals. Individuals that complete the program will have demonstrated through a professionally developed exam and education program that they have knowledge and skills in tree care practices. The Tree Worker/Climbing Specialist Examination is composed of two parts; a knowledge exam and a skills test. Workshop participants must pass each part of the exam in order to receive certification. To learn more and download a copy of the application, visit http://www. isa-arbor.com/conferences/TW app.pdf. For more specific workshop information, contact Larry Maginnis at 406-523-2757. DO YOU HAVE AN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY EVENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE PUBLICIZED ? Contact the Community Forestry Program Office at 406-542-4284 STRING 2002 THE COMMUNITY FOREST ER PAGE 5 Interested in Receiving Tree Seedlings for 2003? The National Tree Trust Community Tree Planting Grants Program is a 1:1 matching grant which provides one-year old, regionally appropriate tree seedlings in increments of 100 per species with a 300 seedling minimum. The grant is applicable to organizations to plant trees on public property (local, county, town, village, state, federal) or land owned by a 50 1 (c)3 that allows public access and does not discnminate against use; and utilizes volunteers to implement the project (for further Terms and Cond/t/ons, see application). The^Whie of 100 trees received from National Tree Trust is $100:00* Since the minimum request is 300 trees, the minimum that must be matched is $300* The application consists of two forms: the Seedling Request Form (deadline May 31, 2002) and the Project Information Form (deadline October 31, 2002). Notification of grant award is October 15, 2002; grant recipients receive seedlings in Spring 2003. Interested parties may receive application materials from the Montana DNRC Community Forestry Program office by calling Kelley Gundale at 406-542-4284 or kgundale@state.mt.us. Congratulations Visit Us on the Web! ,,,;t TO, www.dnrc.state.mt.us Roman, Hamilton, click on TORESTRY\ AND then ^SERVICE FORESTRY^ Sidney! and then 'COA1A4(JN/Tr FORESTRY’ They are all newly DESIGNATED Our site is undergoing construction and will include inforrhation on Tree City USA Arbor Day,Tree City USA^ Grant COMMUNITIES FOR 2001! programs, the Montana Community Forestry Council, Community For- estry Links and much, much more! 2002 TKLL5, rzOrLE. AND TOWNS CONDOKONCZ irence 5th [Regional (jreat plains (Community p orestry (Ponfei July 1 7-1 5>, 2002 @ E)1 aclc Mills ^tate — ^pearfish, ^outh [Jalcota I 1 :00 - 5;00 1:00- 1:30 1:30-3:30 Conference Agenda Wednesday, July 1 7 - Moderator - Dan McCormick Registration Welcome and Announcements; Dan McCormick Concurrent Sessions (refreshment break at 2:30 pm) Designing Parks and Other Community Plantings: Mike Bender Tree Care Basics: Pruning, Irrigation and Fertility: Jackson Bid Tree Planting and Establishment: John Ball and Craig Brown 3:30 - 4:30 Trees & People: Example of a Symbiotic Relationship John Ball 4:30- 6:00 Informal Mixer 6:00-8:00 Cookout Thursday, July 1 8 * Moderator - Ralph Campbell Breakfast A Tale of Two Cities: Dave Mooter Concurrent Sessions Tree Myths; Eric Berg Beauty is More Than Bark Deep "The Economic & Funaional Value of Trees": Mark Hughes Refreshment Break Tree Selection of Inner West and Plains Communities: Tim Buchanan Lunch Community Forestry Success Stories: Jackson Bird and Mark Hughes Refreshment Break Presentation on the Afternoon Tour: John Bal and Gary Garner Community Forestry Tour of Rapid City Riparian Park System & Arboretum Chuck Wagon Dinner and Music Flying T Mount Rushmore Lighting Ceremony This is optional, one bus will return to Black Hills State immediately after the supper and show and should arrive by 9:30 p.m. The other bus will take people up to Mount Rushmore for the lighting ceremony and then return them to campus by 1 1:30 p.m. 7:00 - 8:30 8:30 - 9:30 9:30- 10:15 10:15- 10:45 10:45- I 1:30 I 1:30- 12:30 12:30-2:00 2:00 - 2: 1 5 2:15-2:30 2:30 - 6:00 6:00 - 8:30 8:30 - I 1 :30 Friday, July 19 7:00 - 8:30 8:30 - 9:45 9:45 - 10:15 10:15- 11:30 I 1:30- Noon Noon Moderator - Jackson Bird Breakfast Establishing and Revitalizing Tree Boards: Ralph Campbell and Rachel Allison Refreshment Break (and time to check out of dorm) Concurrent Outdoor Sessions Tree Risk Assessment: John Ball • Diagnosing Tree Problems; Eric Berg Tree Planting Ceremony: Tim & Al's Tree Time Sack Lunches Accomodations Lodging is available in Wenona Cook Hail, one of the dorms on the campus of Black Hills State University. Each dorm has the fadkving available: two beds and a sofa, cable for TV, (must bring your own TV), phone jack for making local or credit card callsrfiust bring your own phone), computer lab in each building with internet and e-mail access, kitchen facility (one in the building, laundry facility (one in the building), a Hall Director available to answer any questions and resolve special problems, linens and pillows are included irt lodging cost, one restroom and shower facility per floor. Men's an^tomen's facilities will be as- signed on alternating floors. Special arrangements may be made for families. There are many options available if you choose notto stay at the dorm (>vww,state,sd,us/doa/forestry/spearfish_area_moteISihtm) Meals will be provided by Black Hills State University in the food service hall. Thursday's supper will be a Chuck Wagon Dinner with music just prior to the Mount Rushmore Lighting Ceremony (no need to spruce up for this). (For special dietary needs, complete the blank on the registration form). Transportation to and from the Thursday afternoon tour and evening meal will be via 54passenger buses. Two ISpassenger vans will be a/ailable for those who need to return early from the tour. All other transportation will be on your own unless prior arrangemetstare made. To resister for this conference, complete the form on the back of this page! T KE.E.5, ftOrLE. AND T OWN5 CONrLRDNCE. REGISTRATION TORM Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Fax: Special Needs; (If you need accommodations for a disability or a dietary restriction, contact Dan McCormick, dan.mccormick@state.sdM$ or 605-773-3623) Registration Options Check box By 06/28/2002 Check box After 06/28/2002 Registration Fee * $100 $1 10 Dorm Lodging (7117 & 7/18 per person, double occupancy) $20 $30 (if space available) Dorm Lodging (7117 &. 7/18 per person, single occupancy) $40 $50 (if space available) Spouses ** $55 $55 Kids ** $35 $35 Tour Only *** $10 $10 TOTAL $ $ * Includes meals from dinner 7/17 through lunch 7/19, Chuck Wagon dinner on 7/18 and tour Includes dorm lodging, tour and meals as above Includes Chuck Wagon dinner Please check If you are a first time participant MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO; 2002 Trees, People and Towns Conference PLEASE FAX OR MAILT HIS FORMTO: Trees, People and Towns Conference do Dan McCormick SD Dept, of Agriculture/RC&F 523 E. Capitol Ave. Pierre, SD 57501-3182 Phone: 605-773-3623 FAX: 605-773-4003 THE COMMUNITY FORESTER- SPRING 2002 COMMUNITY FORESTRY PROGRAM MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION 2705 SPURGIN ROAD MISSOULA, MT 59804 Address Correction Requested The Y/onder is that we can see these trees and not Yjonder more. - Ralph Waldo Emerson The Community FORESTEH is a newsletter published quarterly by the Community Forestry Program Staff of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and the Montana Community Forestry Council. Please direct comments regarding the content of this publication to the Editor. To be added or removed from THE COMMUNITY FORESTER mailing list, please contact the Editor. Contributors to this Spring 2002 publication also include Dan Rogers, MSU Extension Forestry. Thanks, Dan! Contact Information: • Kelley Gun dale • Community Forestry Coordinator & Editor 2705 Spurgin Road Missoula, MT 59804 Telephone: 406-542-4284 Email: kgundale@state.mtus • Mark Lennon • Community Forester - Western Region P. O. Box 640 1 2 Fifth Avenue East Poison, MT 59860 Telephone: 406-883-5599 Email: mlennon@state.mtus • |EFF Roe • Community Forester - Eastern Region P.O.Box 1794 32 1 Main Street Miles City, MT5930I Telephone: 406-232-2034 Email: iroe@state.mtus • Lynn Gruszie • Administrative Support 2705 Spurgin Road Missoula, MT 59804 Telephone: 406-542-4307 Email: lgruszie@state.mtus The Montana Community Forestry Program is made possible through a grant from the USDA Forest Service.