Community Forestry — Tool Box Kits
QUESTIONS? — Email us at communitytrees@idl.idaho.gov. You can also find one of our statewide Area Offices by using our Interactive Map.
NOTE: Other information materials may be added as available.
How to Obtain One or More Kits
To obtain one or more kits, contact Idaho Department of Lands, 3284 West Industrial Loop, Coeur d'Alene ID 83815, phone (208) 666-8621, fax (208) 769-1524, email communitytrees@idl.idaho.gov.
[Prepared by the Idaho Department of Lands and the Idaho Urban & Community Forestry Advisory Council]
Program Planning Kit
› Tree City Bulletin Nbr 23 – How to Conduct a Tree Inventory
› Tree City Bulletin Nbr 29 – How to Plan for Management
› Tree City Bulletin Nbr 22 – Tree City USA: Foundation for Better Tree Management
› Handbook for Tree Board Members
› Tree Species Codes
› Tree City USA Application
› Introductory Guide to Urban and Community Forestry
› How to Write an Annual Forestry Work Plan
› Northern Mountain and Prairie Community Tree Guide - Benefits, Costs & Strategic Planting
Building Around Trees Kit
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 3 Resolving Tree-Sidewalk Conflicts
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 7 How to Save Trees During Construction
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 20 A Systematic Approach to Building with Trees
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 24 Trees and Parking Lots
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 35 Protect Trees During Underground Work
› ISA Brochures:
– Avoiding Tree Damage During Construction
– Treatment of Trees Damaged by Construction
› Dr. Kim Coder Papers — Tree Preservation During Construction by Gary Johnson
Tree City USA Kit
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 22 Tree City USA: Foundation for Better Management
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 18 Tree City USA Growth Award
› Tree City USA Application
› Tree City USA Growth Award Application
› NADF booklet "Celebrate Arbor Day"
› Tree City USA brochure - Keep a Great Thing Growing, America!
Ordinance Kit
› Tree City Bulletin - The Right Tree in the Right Place
› Tree City Bulletin - How to Write a Municipal Tree Ordinance
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 31 How to Write a Tree Protection Ordinance
› Sample Ordinances
› Internet Resource Page
Idaho Plant-a-Memory Program Kit
› Cover letter
› Examples of programs from Idaho cities
› A Few More Things to Consider
› A Sample News Release
› ISA bulletins:
– Tree Selection
– Trees and Turf
› Tree City USA Bulletins:
– Nbr 4 The Right Tree for the Right Place
– Nbr 19 How to Select and Plant a Tree
– Nbr 10 Plant Trees for America!
– Nbr 36 How to Work with Volunteers Effectively
– Planting Trees in Designed and Built Community Landscapes
– Arbor Day Poster
– What the Idaho Community Forestry Program Can Do For You and Your Community
Tree Planting & Care Kit
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 1 How to Prune Young Shade Trees
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 4 The Right Tree for the Right Place
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 8 Don't Top Trees
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 15 How to Recognize/Prevent Hazard Trees
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 19 How to Select and Plant a Tree
› Tree City Bulletin - Nbr 21 How Trees Can Save Energy
› Planting Trees in Designed and Built Community Landscapes (brochure)
› Northern Mountain and Prairie Community Tree Guide - Benefits, Costs & Strategic Planting
› Small Trees for Small Places (Utah Power publication)
› Tree Planting Handbook
› Set of 17 ISA brochures
Urban & Community Forestry Grant Kit
NOTE: This grant kit is available at grant sign-up time.
› Elements of a Good Project
› Program Development Grant Application
› Tree Planting and Care Grant Application
› Community Transportation Enhancement Grant Application
› Community Forestry Tree Planting Specifications
› Shade Tree Apprenticeship Guidelines
› Guidelines for Determining Value of Donated Services
› Sample Budget Calculation Form
› Sample Maintenance Plan
› List of Idaho RC&D Coordinators
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