The Community Foundation of the International Arboriculture Industry

1. The Community Foundation of the International Arboriculture Industry

2. Ensuring the future of the arboriculture industry: • Grants for new research • Scholarships for aspiring tree care professionals • Support for arboriculture education in grades K-12

3. 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: identify research priorities deemed urgent by tree care practitioners • Collaborating with industry partners to identify research priorities • Supported the 2012 Tree Risk Assessment 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. 2012 Hyland R. Johns Grant$25,000, 3-5 year project duration Yvonne Boldt Ph.D. Providence Academy “Maple Tree Soil Applications Research Project”

8. 2012 John Z. Duling GrantsInnovative Research (“Seed Money”) John Goodfellow BioCompliance Consulting “Characterizing Branch Failure Modes” Jordan Marshall Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne “Development and Assessment of Municipal Ash Tree Management Decision Models” Mitchell Pavao-Zuckerman University of Arizona “Characterizing Urban Forest Functioning and Ecosystem Services with Digital Imaging” Angela Hewitt The Morton Arboretum “Establishment and Stability of Large Trees Transplanted Bare Root” David Chojnacky Virginia Tech, Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation “Management of Urban Trees to Meet Canopy Cover”

9. 2012 Jack Kimmel International Grants International Researchsupported by Canadian TREE Fund SougataBardhan University of Missouri Columbia “Impact of Storm Water Runoff on Tree Roots, Physiology and Rhizosphere Microbial Diversity in Urban Forests” Travis Marsico Arkansas State University “Determining Influences of Stream Channelization and an Invasive Species on Rate of Canopy Tree Growth in an Urban Park”

10. Undergraduate Scholarship Opportunities Supporting the Development of the Tree Care Industry Workforce • 2012 Robert Felix Memorial Scholarship ($3,000) • 2012 John Wright Memorial Scholarship ($2,000) Micah Wood • Connor Laffey • William Suplit

11. Arboriculture Education Grants Arboriculture Education Grant Greening of Detroit “Our LAND (Learn, Admire, Nurture, Dream)” Project Ohio Chapter ISA Education Grant Secrest Arboretum at Ohio State University “Tree Germplasm Outreach” Project Felix Fund Educational Grants Environmental Conservation Effort “Tree Education for Schools” Project Rotary Youth Camp “Canopy Access for All” Project “Let them climb trees”. Richard Louv

12. TREE Fund Revenue Sources • Individual and corporate donations • ISA Chapters raised/donated $627,784 in 2012 • Sponsorships • Special Events • Legacy Giving (Heritage Oak Society) • TREE Fund receives no government funding

13. Thank you, Penn-Del Chapter! THIS SLIDE IS A TEMPLATE; CUSTOMIZE IT FOR YOUR CHAPTER General Donations: $14,264.00 Auction Donation Revenue: $2,200.00 Raffle Ticket Sales: $190.00 Tour Donations: $15,567.50 Trustee Tour Sponsor: $300.00 Total$32,521.50 $32,521.50 raisedin 2012

14. TREE Fund Revenue Sources 2013 STIHL Tour des Trees July 28 - Aug 3 Upstate New York – Ontario – Toronto Penn-Del Supports the 2013 Tour!! • Chapter/Corporate sponsorships cover event costs • Chapter support of our riders’ fundraising efforts • Member support of our riders’ fundraising efforts • Penn-Del Riders: • Al Gilens • Al Lentz • Joe Lentz • Kristin Wild • You? Full/Partial Tour slots available. Register NOW! Register/donate/volunteer at www.stihltourdestrees.org THIS SLIDE IS A TEMPLATE; CUSTOMIZE IT FOR YOUR CHAPTER

15. TREE Fund Revenue Sources Silent Auction: August 4-6 Live Auction: August 5, 6-8 p.m. Raffle Drawing: August 6 Toronto, Ontario • Revenue goal for 2013 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 any TREE • Fund Liaison or Trustee) • 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!