Applying to Tree Campus USA Kayla Buckelew and Claire Holliday - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Applying to Tree Campus USA Kayla Buckelew and Claire Holliday

Certification program run through the Arbor Day Foundation ● Recognizes campuses that implement best forestry practices ○ Requirements: ● 1. Campus Tree Care Plan 2. Campus Tree Advisory Committee 3. Dedicated Annual Expenditures 4. Arbor Day Observance 5. Service Learning Project

Accomplishments Drafted Tree Care Plan ● Detailed, researched-backed policies and best management practices ○ Formation of Tree Committee ● Includes students, faculty, ground/facilities staff, and representatives from Holden ○ Arboretum and the Case Farm Arbor Day Event: March 31st, 2017 ●

Upcoming: Service learning event Students will perform Root Collar Excavation: ● Mulching that is piled around tree trunks will be raked out ○ Tentative date: Saturday, October 7th ○ Sign up to receive updates from us on the date, time, and location of the service event!