The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council has $1 million available to support education, restoration and research funds available for applicants interested in sustainable forestry.

Pre-proposals are due November 1.

The Council is seeking pre-proposals in the following categories:

· Innovative Urban and Community Forestry for Minority and Underserved Populations;

· Advancing the Emerging Field of Green Infrastructure and Sustainable Urban Ecosystem Development;

· Innovative Urban and Community Forestry Research and Technology Development;

· Specially Targeted Projects of National Significance;

· Nationwide Database for Lidar Satellite Imaging of Urban Forest Canopy;

· Grassroots Funding Initiative;

· Replication and Transfer of Model Urban Forestry Programs; and

· Assessment of Storm Damage to Urban Forests.

For more information, visit the Council webpage.

(courtesy Watershed Alliance of York)

9/30/2005