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​Useful Tree Resources


General Information
  • “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)
  • “Native Trees for Tennessee” (see 2nd page for list of native trees): TN Dept. of Agriculture / UT Extension publication
  • The Tree Guide includes common tree terms, anatomy and classification information and a tree benefits calculator: Arbor Day Foundation 
  • “Leaves-The Fulcrum on Which Water Balance Rests”: Stormwater Magazine  (2012)  
  • “Rate of tree carbon accumulation increases continuously with tree size” : Nature Journal (2014)
  • Connecting Kids to Nature + activities for families: Sustainable Forestry Initiatives
  • Heat Island Effect; Learn, plan, act: EPA
  • Find an Area Forester: Tennessee Division of Forestry
  • Find a certified Arborist : International Society of Arboriculture
  • Urban Tree Canopy: Center for Watershed Protection
Planting Tips and Tree Care 
  • Benefits of Dormant Season Pruning : Davey Tree Service
  • Insect and Disease Management : Bartlett Tree Experts
  • Tennessee: Plant Hardiness Zone Map : USDA
  • Tree planting procedure for small bare root seedlings fall season: TN Dept. of Agriculture / UTIA Extension publication  
  • Urban Tree Resource Center includes trouble shooting insect damage or disease and tree care tips, and how to plant containerized trees: Nashville Tree Foundation

Conservation Efforts
  • “Urban Trees for Wildlife”: TN Dept. of Agriculture / UT Extension publication 
  • What is Conservation and Why It’s Important: PlaygroundEquipment.com
  • Landmark, Historic, & Heritage Trees:  Tennessee Urban Forestry Council
  • Global Forest Watch, a worldwide map of canopy loss: One Tree Planted 
  • Save Paper! Learn How to Stop Junk Email - Did you know that 100 million trees are cut down each year to produce junkmail? : Ecocycle.org

Additional Tools
  • i-Tree estimate tree benefits: USDA  Forest Service
  • Conduct an Urban Tree Canopy Assessment and Set Goals:  Center for Watershed Protection 
  • Learn how to become a Tree City USA: Arbor Day Foundation
  • Calculate Your Carbon Footprint : EPA
  • Heat Island Effect: EPA

National Wildlife Federation Tree Care Calendar

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  • Home
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer & Events
    • Come Post Your Compost >
      • Submit Compost Totals Here
      • Community Success Stories
      • Resources for Businesses
    • Generate Some Buzz
    • Recycling Roundups >
      • Recycle Tennessee >
        • Recycle Right Nashville
        • Recycle Right Knoxville
        • Recycle Right Oak Hill
        • Recycle Right Lebanon
    • Watershed Support Center >
      • Davidson County Creek Cleanups
      • Grassy Branch Creek Restoration Project
      • Lytle Creek Restoration Project
      • Duck River Opportunities Project
      • Stream Support and Consulting
      • Citizen Action Guide
    • Tennessee Tree Program >
      • Tennessee Tree Day
      • Tennessee Chestnut Project
      • Useful Tree Resources >
        • Benefits of trees
      • Guidelines For A Tennessee Tree Project Event
      • Tennessee Tree Varieties We Have Planted
    • Radioactive Waste Education Project
    • Intern with TEC
  • Donate & Ways to Give
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
  • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Mission, Vision & Accomplishments
    • 50 Years of Accomplishments