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Tree ordinances are important <br />so, ,,rces <br />• Handbooks and Guides <br />Two excellent publications are available to provide detailed <br />guidance for developing tree ordinances. Included are examples <br />and the rationale behind various ordinance provisions. <br />U.S. Landscape Ordinances: An Annotated Reference <br />Handbook by Buck Abbey. 1998. <br />John Wiley & Sons, New York <br />If you are interested in purchasing this or other tree -related <br />books, please visit www.arborday.org/books <br />Guidelines for Developing and Evaluating Tree <br />Ordinances by E. Bernhardt and T. Swiecki <br />California Dept. of Forestry & Fire Protection <br />Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator <br />2524 Mulberry St. <br />Riverside, CA 92501 <br />(http://phytosphere.com) <br />• Sample Ordinances <br />To review one or more sample ordinances from communities <br />similar to yours, contact Program Services, The National <br />Arbor Day Foundation at the address on this page, or phone <br />402/474-5655. <br />• Current Standards <br />For the latest accepted standards in important areas such as <br />ordering planting stock and pruning trees, obtain copies of the <br />following: <br />American Standard for Nursery Stock <br />American Nursery and Landscape Association <br />1250 I St., N.W. Suite 500 <br />Washington, DC 20005 (Phone: 202/789-2900) <br />ANSI A300-1995 For Tree Care Operation, Tree, <br />Shrub and Other Woody Plant Maintenance — <br />Standard Practices <br />National Arborist Association <br />P.O. Box 1094 <br />Amherst, NH 03031 (Phone: 603/673-3311) <br />Tree City USA Bulletin ©2003 The National Arbor Day Founda- <br />tion. John E. Rosenow, publisher; James R. Fazio, editor; <br />Gerreld L. Pulsipher, graphic designer; Gene W. Grey, William <br />P. Kruidenier, James J. Nighswonger, Steve Sandfort, technical <br />review committee. <br />Published for the Friends of Tree City USA by <br />The Natioal <br />Arbor Day Foundations <br />100 Arbor Avenue Nebraska City, NE 68410 <br />or big cities and small towns. <br />aLtio <br />Tree City USA Bulletin ORDER FORM <br />Name <br />Organization <br />Address <br />City State Zip <br />Phone <br />1. How to Prune Young Shade Trees 1. <br />2. When a Storm Strikes 2. <br />3, Resolving Tree -Sidewalk Conflicts 3, <br />4. The Right Tree for the Right Place 4. <br />5, Living With Urban Soils 5. <br />6, How to Hire an Arborist 6, <br />7 How to Save Trees During Construction 7, <br />8. Don't Top Trees! 8, <br />9. Writing a Municipal Tree Ordinance 9. <br />— Tree City USA Annual Report <br />TOTALS: $ <br />Annual Friends of Tree City USA <br />Membership $15.00 $ <br />Tree City USA Bulletin 3-Ring Binder $ 5.00 $ <br />TOTAL PAYMENT: $ <br />1 Issue <br />$3,00 ea. <br />$ <br />(Make checks payable to National Arbor Day Foundation) <br />Photocopy this form and mail with your payment to: <br />National Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N. 12th St., Lincoln, NE 68508 <br />1599 009 <br />50003307 <br />TREE CITY USX <br />The Tree City USA program is sponsored by <br />The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation <br />with the USDA Forest Service and National <br />Association of State Foresters. To achieve the <br />national recognition of being named as a Tree City <br />USA, a town or city must meet four standards: <br />Standard 1: A Tree Board or Department <br />Standard 2: A Tree Care Ordinance <br />Standard 3: An Annual Community Forestry Program <br />Standard 4: An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation <br />Each winning community receives a Tree City USA flag, plaque, <br />and community entrance signs. Towns and cities of every size can <br />qualify. Tree City USA application forms are available from your <br />state forester or The National Arbor Day Foundation. <br />armor <br />NECYC1 DPUER <br />RECYCLLBLE <br />S0 IINK <br />