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Trees in Dallas to get more ‘huggers’ Citizen Forester program will train residents in tree preservation

DALLAS - Residents interested in helping grow a greener Dallas are invited to join the City’s Citizen Forester Program. Deadline to register is July 31, with classes beginning Aug. 21. To register, email citizenforester@tx.rr.com.  

Participants will learn how to care for and preserve the City’s trees and urban forests and make Dallas a more livable city through tree education, planting and preservation. Classroom instruction and field training covers the economic, environmental, psychological and aesthetic benefits of trees while encouraging stewardship of natural resources.  

The program also provides information about tree identification, planting and pruning skills, and basic tree skills to protect trees in their own neighborhoods. Topics include how a tree grows; “Right Tree, Right Place”; tree insects & diseases; how to visually assess a tree; and proper planting and pruning techniques.  

“The Citizen Forester program encourages people to become more responsible in caring for our natural resources,” said City Forester Karen Woodard. “’Citizen Foresters become advocates who lead by example when it comes to caring for and beautifying Dallas.”    

The Citizen Forester program is supported by the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department, the City’s Urban Forest Advisory Committee, and the Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council.

ABOUT GREEN DALLAS
The City of Dallas’ Green Dallas initiative is aimed at environmental responsibility and encourages both public and private sector involvement.  To find out how the City of Dallas is an environmental leader and what residents can do to ‘build a greener Dallas,’ visit www.GreenDallas.net  

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:  
Karen Woodard – City Forester at (214) 670-1509