Emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire, is an exotic beetle that was discovered in southeastern Michigan near Detroit in the summer of 2002. The adult beetles nibble on ash foliage but cause little damage. The larvae (the immature stage) feed on the...
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Emerging Issues Along Urban-Rural Interfaces Conference
by California ReLeaf | Jan 13, 2010 | Updates
Auburn University's Center for Forest Sustainability will be hosting its 3rd interdisciplinary conference, "Emerging Issues Along Urban-Rural Interfaces: Linking Science and Society" at the Sheraton Atlanta, April 11-14, 2010. The overarching theme and goal of the...
WFI International Fellowship Program
by California ReLeaf | Dec 18, 2009 | Resources, Updates
For over a decade, the World Forest Institute (WFI) has offered a unique International Fellowship Program to professionals in natural resources--such as foresters, environmental educators, land managers, NGO practioners and researchers--to conduct a practical research...
Urban Forest Conference a Success
by California ReLeaf | Oct 29, 2009 | Updates
The 2009 California Urban Forest Conference: "What Now? What Next? A New Direction for Urban and Community Forestry" was a great success. Over 100 participants filled the conference room in Ventura as Andy Lipkis, President of TreePeople, delivered the keynote...
New Website
by California ReLeaf | Oct 29, 2009 | Updates
Welcome to California ReLeaf's new website! The website features tools that we hope will make it easier for people to learn about urban forestry, find a tree group in their area, and stay up-to-date on the latest projects, research and volunteer opportunities. These...