Abstract

Crum, Richard O. 1982. Creating a city forestry program. Am. Nurseryman 155(4): 97.

The success of a city forestry department depends on a team of arborists, landscape architects and horticulturists working together. A municipal tree program can mean more business for the private sector. A good forestry department spins off business that it cannot handle, so private business grows. Any city forestry program must be based on public support. Currently, many cities are failing to take advantage of trees. As trees grow older, they become more valuable. People like to plant trees. People need trees, and city trees can use the help of people.

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