Resources
General Information
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Forests of Tennessee
Provides information on forest health, ecological values, socio-economic benefits, and biological diversity covering goals and objectives of Tennessee forest landowners: USDA Forest Service (2004)
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Native Trees for Tennessee
TN Dept. of Agriculture / UT Extension publication (see 2nd page for list of native trees)
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The Tree Guide
Includes common tree terms, anatomy and classification information and a tree benefits calculator: Arbor Day Foundation
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Leaves-The Fulcrum on Which Water Balance Rests
Stormwater Magazine
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Rate of tree carbon accumulation increases continuously with tree size
Nature Journal
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Connecting Kids to Nature + activities for families
Sustainable Forestry Initiatives
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Find an Area Forester
Tennessee Division of Forestry
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Find a certified Arborist
International Society of Arboriculture
- Tree Classification Guide & Glossary of Terms
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Planting Tips & Tree Care
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Benefits of Dormant Season Pruning
Davey Tree Service
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Insect and Disease Management
Bartlett Tree Experts
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Tennessee: Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA
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Tree planting procedure for small bare root seedlings fall season
TN Dept. of Agriculture / UTIA Extension publication
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Urban Tree Resource Center
Includes trouble shooting insect damage or disease and tree care tips, and how to plant containerized trees: Nashville Tree Foundation
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Conservation Efforts
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Urban Trees for Wildlife
TN Dept. of Agriculture / UT Extension publication
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What is Conservation and Why It’s Important
PlaygroundEquipment.com
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Landmark, Historic, & Heritage Trees
Tennessee Urban Forestry Council
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Save Paper! Learn How to Stop Junkmail
Did you know that 100 million trees are cut down each year to produce junkmail? : Ecocycle.org
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Additional Tools
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i-Tree, estimate tree benefits
USDA Forest Service
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Learn how to become a Tree City USA
Arbor Day Foundation
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Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
EPA
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Heat Island Effect
EPA