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“I never before knew the full value of trees. Under them I breakfast, dine, write, read, and recieve my company” —Thomas Jefferson

Tree City USA: Foundations for Better Tree Management

Tree City USA Bulletin #22—Sources for More Information

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A Basic Library

The goal of Tree City USA is to encourage the continuous, systematic planting and care of trees. In addition to Urban Forestry: A Practical Guide to Sustainability, listed above, here are some books that will provide a good start on assembling a basic library that provides the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the practices that can help reach this goal.

  • The Simple Act of Planting a Tree by Andy and Katie Lipkis
    Tree People
    12601 Mulholland Dr.
    Beverly Hills, CA 90210
  • Urban Forestry—Planning and Managing Urban Greenspaces by Robert W. Miller
    Prentice-Hall, Inc.
    Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
  • Arboriculture—Integrated Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs, and Vines by Richard W. Harris, James R. Clark and Nelda P. Matheny
    Prentice-Hall, Inc.
    Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
When you order a book online, please order it through our website. This provides a link to Amazon.com and all purchases help support the conservation and education programs of the Arbor Day Foundation.

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