The Community Foundation of the International Arboriculture Industry

1. The Community Foundation of the International Arboriculture Industry 1

2. Ensuring the future of the arboriculture industry: • Grants for new research • Scholarships for aspiring tree care professionals • Support for Arboriculture Education in K-12 • Support for workforce development programs 2

3. Our current research priorities • Root and soil management • Planting and establishment • Plant health care • Risk assessment and worker safety • Urban forestry

4. Working toward an updated research agenda • Objective: to identify research priorities deemed urgent by tree care practitioners • 2011: • Committed to collaborating with industry partners to identify research priorities • Supported the Urban Tree Growth and Longevity Symposium at The Morton Arboretum

5. Research Funding Opportunities • TREE Fund Research Fellowship • $100,000/3-5 year project duration • Funding for mentored doctoral research into priority areas of interest in arboriculture and urban forestry • Hyland R. Johns Grants • $25,000 maximum/3-5 year project duration • Funding for research into issues that affect practicing arborists • John Z. Duling Grants • $10,000 maximum/1-3 year project duration • Seed money for new andinnovative research • Jack Kimmel International Grants • $10,000 maximum/1-3 year project duration • Funding for research projects all over the world Apply online at www.treefund.org

6. Brian Kane, Ph.D. University of Mass. Amherst “Assessing the impact of decay on the structural integrity of trees.” TREE Fund Research Fellowship$100,000, 3-5 year project duration “While the tree risk assessment process has become more detailed and thorough, fundamental information about defects and how they affect the likelihood of failure remains sparse in the scientific literature”. Dr. Brian Kane, 2009

7. Edward Gilman, Ph.D. University of Florida “Long-term impact of reduction cuts on the strength of retained limbs, and failure patterns of sprouts on limbs pruned to simulate storm damage.” Michael Arnold, Ph.D. Texas A & M University “Does size really matter with container-grown trees?” 2011 Hyland R. Johns Awards$25,000, 3-5 year project duration

8. Innovative Research Gary Watson, Ph.D. The Morton Arboretum John Z. Duling Grant recipient Rich Hauer, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin John Z. Duling Grant recipient “Utilizing space age digital strain measurement technology to identify zones of mechanical weakness in trees” “The economics of emerald ash borer management: a comparison of strategies for the urban forest”. Denise Johnstone University of Melbourne Jack Kimmel Internat’l Grant recipient Susan Day Virginia Tech Jack Kimmel Internat’l Grant recipient “Strategies to resolve conflicts between trees and stormwater management practices”. “A novel way of measuring tree vitality in mature urban trees”

9. Supporting the development of the tree care industry workforce Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities: • Robert Felix Memorial Scholarships ($3,000) • John Wright Memorial Scholarships ($2,000) MillionTreesNYC Training Program Paid job training in arboriculture and ecological restoration for young adults in NYC yields a trained workforce to care for New York’s trees and green career opportunities for the city’s young residents. Collaborators: Bartlett Tree Experts, STIHL Inc., Asplundh Tree Expert Co. and The Davey Tree Expert Company.

10. Arboriculture Education Grants San Joaquin County Office of Education Stockton, CA Funding for purchase of updated educational materials and scientific equipment for use in environmental education programs for 5th and 6th grade students. Ohio Chapter ISA Education Grant New for 2012! Support for programs which increase awareness and knowledge of arboriculture and urban forestry in Ohio’s young people (16-over) “Let them climb trees”. Richard Louv

11. In 2011 the TREE Fund: Awarded: • $112,300 for new research projects • $8,000 in scholarships to 3 undergraduate students • $3400 in an Arboriculture Education Grant • $2500 to support the Urban Tree Growth Symposium Disbursed: • $41,000+ to support ongoing research projects Continued its support of MillionTreesNYC Training (now in its 3rd year)

12. TREE Fund Revenue Sources • Individual and corporate donations • ISA Chapters raised/donated $459,789 in 2011 • Sponsorships • Special Events • Legacy Giving (Heritage Oak Society) • TREE Fund receives no government funding

13. Congrats, Indiana Arborists! • 2011 VA2DC Tour • October 2-8 2011 • Tom Ordway • Doreen Crenshaw • Kevin Crenshaw • Helen Steussy • $14,000 raised $512,265 raisedin 2011

14. TREE Fund Revenue Sources 2012 STIHL Tour des Trees ▪ Aug 5-11▪Oregon Team Indiana needs your support!: • Ride the Tour with Team Indiana (full-Tour/partial Tour) • Ride the 1-day Ride for Research August 11 in Portland • No fundraising required • 20/40 mile options • Bike rentals available • Chapter sponsorship of the Tour to help cover event costs • Chapter support of Team Indiana’s fundraising campaign • EVERY Chapter member donate to the team or to a rider www.stihltourdestrees.org

15. TREE Fund Revenue Sources Silent Auction: August 12-14 Live Auction: August 13, 6-8 p.m. Raffle Drawing: August 14 Portland, OR • Revenue goal for 2012 auction: $90,000 • Chapter support is critical to its success: • Contribute a package to the Live Auction • Contribute items to the Silent Auction • Sponsor the Auction to help cover event costs • Purchase Split-the-Pot Raffle Tickets ($20 from Tom Ordway) • Attend the Auctions at the ISA Conference

16. Supporting sustainable communities and environmental stewardship by funding research, scholarships and educational programs essential to the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge in the fields of arboriculture and urban forestry. Thank you! 16