Call For Papers
Due: Deadline for submittal has been extended to October 31, 2002.

2003 National Urban Forest Conference
September 17-20, 2003
San Antonio, Texas
Adams Mark Hotel

Submit your proposal in one of these ways:

• Print out the PDF version and fax or mail it to:
  Cheryl Kollin
  2003 National Urban Forest Conference
  American Forests
  P.O. Box 2000
  Washington DC 20013
  Fax: 202/955-4588
  Please use a separate form for each submittal.
  
  
• Fill out and submit the form online. This website allows you to create your own login and password so that you can update your proposal if needed and also register for the conference on-line in January 2003.

• The urban forestry movement has grown in perspective from one of tree care, to urban forest management, to urban ecosystems and now to green infrastructure. With each leap, we recognize more fully how trees and other vegetation play a vital role in the ecological, social, and economic health of our communities-and from different scales, from rural to urban metropolitan areas. Where is the movement going next?
• What's new in research to add to our knowledge base of urban forests and their multitude of benefits?
• Cities are gearing up to implement TMDL regulations. What does this mean for those working in urban forestry?
• According to GASB 34, municipalities must report their city's infrastructure assets. How can cities add the value of their urban forests into this accounting system?
• Economic downturns mean slashing funding for existing programs and investing in innovative ideas. What are the opportunities to capitalize on cost saving BMP's?
• Communities both large and small are becoming GIS savvy. They understand the need to create a green infrastructure data layer to integrate information with other municipal departments. What opportunities does this provide within and between cities?
• Non-traditional disciplines such as engineering and stormwater management are adopting low-impact development techniques including using trees and other vegetation for phytoremediation, brownsfields cleanup, etc. What are some innovative ideas? How have these ideas been institutionalized in community planning, management, or regulation?
• Schools systems are starting to adopt GIS as part of standard curriculum to teach students an integrated approach to mapping and analysis across disciplines. What opportunities are there bring urban ecosystems into curriculums using this approach?
• Businesses see how adopting a "green" approach becomes profitable and good public relations, Ford Motors builds green roofs on top of their production plants.
• Cities continue to struggle with sprawl. How to implement anti-sprawl measures, densification of city cores while maintaining livable cities.
• What landmark regulations have been adopted to promote and integrate green infrastructure in urban areas?