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Letter from the Editor
Happy New Year! January is a great time for turning over new leaves and budding new beginnings. The daylight hours are getting longer, and we are looking forward to the year ahead and all the ways we can support the wonderful work being done in urban and community forestry throughout Oregon. What are you most looking forward to in the year ahead? Let us know by emailing us at ucf.program@odf.oregon.gov.
In this issue of the newsletter, I will cover:
• Winter Watering Tips
• Arbor Day Foundation Application Updates
• Oregon Community Trees Announcements
• Upcoming Events
With Trees in Mind, Brittany
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 Watering During Winter
Did you know watering your trees during prolonged dry spells in the wintertime can increase
their health and vigor going into the spring? To learn more, check out this article from
The Arbor Day Foundation about Winter Tree Watering Tips.
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ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION INFORMATION |
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 Applications are in Final Review!
A big thank you to all the Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education, and Tree Line USA communities that applied for recognition for 2024! Your applications are in the final review process from the Arbor Day Foundation, congratulations! Did you know that you can download and check the status of your application by logging in to the online application portal? Once you are approved you should see that status change in your online account. Additionally, you will receive an email from The Arbor Day Foundation once approved. Final recognition announcements from ODF UCF will be made in time for Arbor Month in April.
Learn more about The Arbor Day Foundation’s program requirements and resources.
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 Oregon Community Trees is Now
Accepting Award Nominations
Since 1994 Oregon Community Trees (OCT) and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) have recognized individuals, communities, and organizations in the state who demonstrate outstanding accomplishments and leadership in urban and community forestry. The goal of the awards program is two-fold: to celebrate Oregonians who understand that healthy urban forests foster thriving communities and to encourage support from their community leaders.
Award Categories
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The Individual Award is given to a person who has made significant contributions to urban forestry in Oregon. This may be work in tree planting and care, engaging citizens in community forestry, raising awareness about urban trees, and protecting Oregon’s urban forests.
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The Organization Award is given to a business, non-profit, school or municipality actively promoting healthy urban and community forests in Oregon through education, awareness, advocacy and investment in our urban forests.
Do you know and individual or organization
you would like to nominate?
The nomination deadline for the awards is Wednesday, February 15, 2025.
Click below to submit your nomination:
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Oregon Tree Health
Threats Bulletin
The Oregon Department of Forestry has put together a newsletter specifically for updates and best management practices around the response to the presence of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and other forest threats. For more information about EAB in Oregon visit EAB Oregon Website and email Jim Gersbach to subscribe to future EAB email updates.
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Urban & Community Forestry Events
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About the Community Tree Connections Newsletter
Community Tree Connections (CTC) is a periodic publication by the Oregon Department of Forestry, Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Program. Our mission is to help Oregonians improve their quality of life by promoting community investment in our urban forests. CTC is published in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Subscriptions to Community Tree Connections are free. Sign up to receive the newsletter.
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