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Urban Airshed Reforestation Program
Camden, NJ
  
The Urban Airshed Reforestation Program is designed to mitigate air and water pollution in the ozone non-attainment area of South Jersey, specifically the City of Camden through the planting of thousands oftrees and the recruitment of numerous organizations as partners to support these greening efforts. This project links tree planting in an urban environment to better air and water quality by providing a safer, healthier environment for residents most affected by industrial pollutants. As of June 2008, the NJTF has partnered with93 community groups to plant 2,956 trees in Camden with over5,400 volunteers! Additionally, we have trained over 250 Camden residents in urban and community forestry issues through the Camden TreeKeepers workshops.
The New Jersey Tree Foundation's Urban Airshed Reforestation Program has been awarded the Home Depot Foundation's 2008 Award of Excellence for Community Trees
Click HERE to read about this great honor!
Elise and Lisa show off the Award from the Home Depot Foundation
at the Reception in Camden on July 28th
Thank you to all of the volunteers and residents that made the spring 2008 tree planting season a success! 230 trees were planted through 10 community partnerships andthe assistance of over 480 volunteers!
Thank youspecifically to United Water Camden, MAFCO Worldwide Corporation, the Camden Fire Department, the Camden Department of Public Works,the Campbell'sSoup Company, and the William Penn Foundation forthe support this spring!
Americorps NCCC & the NJ Tree Foundation
Thanks to the Camden Children's Garden, the NJ Tree Foundation is collecting data on the UARP trees in Camden this summer. Americorps NCCC members are taking measurements on the nearly 3,000 trees throughout the city! Additionally, corps members are assisting with small shrub and flower plantings with the NJ Tree Foundation as well as working with various other non-profit organizations in Camden. THANK YOU AMERICORPS!
To see photos fromthe spring 2008UARP tree planting events, click HERE to visit the photo gallery!
Volunteers
Wear sturdy shoes and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty! The New Jersey Tree Foundation will provide tools and gloves for the tree planting days. All tree planting projects will be supervised by the New Jersey Tree Foundation staff. Events are rain or shine.
To volunteer, for directons, or further information:
Elise Schadler
609.633.7584 (O)
856.430.7077 (C)
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