Ellen Roane Urban Forestry Program Coordinator DCNR Bureau Of Forestry

1. Ellen Roane Urban Forestry Program Coordinator DCNR Bureau Of Forestry

2. What Is TreeVitalize? • The TreeVitalize program is a partnership of • Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) • PA Community Forests (PCF) • Penn State Extension Urban Forestry • Western Pennsylvania Conservancy • Pennsylvania Horticultural Society • Communities and volunteer groups Trees Count PA! Coupon Community Tree Planting Community Tree Tenders ® Riparian Buffer Plantings Photo courtesy of PHS Photo courtesy of Bel Arbor Tree Tenders

3. Program Goals • DCNR’s goals for the TreeVitalize program are to: • Help to build effective urban forest management programs in all of the state’s 2600 municipalities • Train community volunteers & municipal workers to assist in the planting and early care of trees; and • Build community capacity for the long term management of urban forests.

4. Program History • The program was initiated in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area in 2004 • Serving communities within the City & four surrounding counties • Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery • Funding Awarded: $2,000,000 • Match: at least $2M • Trees Planted: 200,000 • Tree Tenders Trained 3,000

5. Program History In 2008, the program was expanded to include the City of Pittsburgh and beginning in 2011 communities throughout Allegheny County Neighborhoods & municipalities: 69 participating Funding Awarded: $1,000,000 Match: at least $1M Trees Planted: 20,000 Tree Tenders Trained: 1,000 Photo courtesy of Tree Pittsburgh

6. Program History In Fall 2008, the Bureau of Forestry began expanding the program to the 12 Metro Areas with grants awarded to communities through county government partners Metro Areas: Erie, Altoona, Johnstown, State College, Williamsport, Carlisle-Harrisburg, Lebanon, York, Lancaster, Reading, Allentown-Bethlehem, Scranton-Wilkes Barre Communities Served: 139 Funding Awarded: $690,240 Match: 1,342,047 Trees Planted: 7,635 Tree Tenders Trained 400

7. Program History Beginning in 2013 tree planting grants are available to communities in all counties outside of those served by WPC and PHS All applications are submitted to PA Community Forests, with regional grant review teams County government partners (Metro Partner) grants phased out

8. Available Opportunities for PA Communities

9. TreeVitalize Tree Planting Grant

10. Tree Planting Grant ApplicationFunding Allocation Community Size Maximum Grant Match Population up to 10,000 $10,000 1:1 Population up to 30,000 $20,000 1:1 Population 30,000 or more $30,000 1:1 Please be advised that other state funding cannot be used as match for a TreeVitalize grant. DCNR & PCF reserve the right to determine the amount of funding to be awarded. At times, this may be less than the maximum amount requested.

11. Tree Planting Grant Application • Who is eligible? • Municipalities and 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible • Which counties are eligible? • *All counties are eligible • *Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery & Philadelphia counties may not apply for this grant. Please apply via the “Tree Request” application--administered through the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society & Western Pennsylvania Conservancy

12. Tree Planting Grant Application • Is there a match? • Yes, there is a 1:1 Match • Cash & In-kind (donated time & material) contributions are acceptable • Do I need a planting plan? • Yes, an approved planting plan is required before application submittal • Plan to be reviewed and approved by DCNR Service Forester or PSU Urban Forester • Plan indicating planting locations and proposed tree species • Planting locations must be on public property

13. Tree Planting Grant ApplicationHow to Apply First identify planting locations Photo courtesy of Friends of the Urban Forest

14. How to Apply 2. Connect with DCNR or PSU Forester • Discuss planting plan • Include map, planting locations & tree species • Arrange for Forester to make a site visit to review locations. S/he will provide technical assistance & helpful information to keep your project moving

15. How to Apply 3. Seek project approval from: • Municipal officials • Adjoining property & business owners • PENNDOT (if planting along PENNDOT ROW) • Utilities (PA one call)

16. How to Apply 4. Register for upcoming Tree Tenders® training • Dates and locations are posted on www.treevitalize.net • Oil City November 1 • On-line training 1 hr/week : January 16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27. • Full-day and multi-day trainings are offered statewide • Instruction by PSU Urban Foresters, DCNR Service Foresters, PHS (Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery counties) & TreePittsburgh (Allegheny County) • Tree Tender Requirements • New Applicant = 2 representatives • Re-Applying = 1 new representative each time

17. How to Apply 5. Submit Tree Planting Grant Application • Items needed: • Approved planting plan with DCNR or PSU Forester signature

18. How to Apply 5. Submit Tree Planting Grant Application • Items needed: • Completed narrative with all questions answered

19. How to Apply 5. Submit Tree Planting Grant Application • Items needed: • Balanced budget with all items listed

20. How to Apply 5. Submit Tree Planting Grant Application • Items needed: • Tree Tenders® training certificates or list of training location & date

21. How to Apply 5. Submit Tree Planting Grant Application • Items needed: • Approved planting plan with DCNR or PSU Forester signature • Completed narrative with all questions answered • Balanced budget with all items listed • Tree Tenders® training certificates or list of training location & date

22. How to Apply • Project Narrative—no more than three pages • Introduction • Demonstrate need for additional tree cover • Regional Impacts • Evidence of municipal support (staff and resources) for the planting project and commitment to long term maintenance • Community Involvement • Commitment by local volunteers, municipal staff, and elected officials to attend “Tree Tenders®” • Evidence of progress towards the development of a sustainable urban forest management program • Tree City USA Status

23. Community Tree Request Application Western Pennsylvania Conservancy • Pittsburgh Region • City of Pittsburgh Neighborhoods • Allegheny County municipalities • Eligible for 10-100 trees • If approved, your group will receive: • Between 10 and 100 trees • Assistance with concrete cutting • Tree stakes, ties, mulch & watering buckets • Priority Tree Tenders enrollment Available within Allegheny County

24. Community Tree Request Allegheny County continued… • One trained Tree Tender for every ten trees • Applications due by: • September 20, 2013 • Mail applications to: • Contact: Jeffrey Bergman Western Pennsylvania Conservancy 800 Waterfront Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • Phone: 412-586-2396 • Email: trees@paconserve.org Photos courtesy of WPC

25. Community Tree Request • Pennsylvania Horticultural Society • Philadelphia Region • City of Philadelphia Neighborhoods • Contact: Nina Safavi • Phone: 215-988-1618 • Email: nsafavi@pennhort.org • Municipalities within Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery counties • Contact: Barley Van Clief • Email: bvanclief@pennhort.org • If approved, your group will receive: • Between 10 and 100 trees • Assistance with concrete cutting • Tree stakes & ties Available within the Southeast

26. Community Tree Request Southeast region continued… First time applicants must have one representative attend a Tree Tenders training Re-Applying applicants must have at least three Tree Tender graduates Applications due by April 5, 2013 Mail to: PHS Plant One Million 100 N. 20th Street 5th Fl Philadelphia, PA 19103 Photo courtesy of PHS

27. Additional TreeVitalize Grant Opportunities • Tree Inventory Grants • Available to all communities • Funding may be used to hire professional forestry consultants to complete inventory or fund volunteer inventory • Data collectors and additional tools to complete project may be available for volunteers • i-Tree workshops will also be offered in various locations of the state for educational opportunities • Please check www.treevitalize.net website in winter 2014 for announcements.

28. Additional TreeVitalize Grant Opportunities • Tree Improvement Grants • Available to all counties • Pruning of healthy trees • Limb elevation • Canopy cleaning • Structural pruning • Check www.treevitalize.net in fall 2013 for grant application.

29. Watersheds • TreeVitalize Streams (Statewide) • $1 per tree reimbursement opportunity available • Over 33,639 trees have been planted through this partnership • TreeVitalize Watersheds (Philadelphia Region) • Small grants available to communities located within (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery & Philadelphia counties) • Over 8,000 trees seasonally are planted through this partnership

30. How to Become Involved Become a Tree Tender Plant a Forested Stream Buffer Apply for a Grant for Your Community

31. Online Tree RegistryHave you have planted a tree? Have it count!

32. Thank You! • Please feel free to call or email with questions! • Ellen Roane Urban Forestry Coordinator (717) 705-2825 eroane@pa.gov • Christine Ticehurst TreeVitalize Program Administrator (717)346-9583 c-cticehur@pa.gov www.treevitalize.net