Grant Program 2014 - Tree Fund: Grants for Arboriculture and Urban Forestry
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
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Closing Date: October 1,2013.
The Jack Kimmel International
Grant Program, championed by the Canadian TREE Fund, honors the late Jack
Kimmel who was the former Director of Parks for the City of Toronto. He is
remembered for his contribution of 46 years of leadership to the ISA and its
Ontario chapter. Jack Kimmel grants provide much needed funding to
arboriculture and urban forestry researchers all over the world. This grant is
administered by the TREE Fund, with participation from the Canadian TREE Fund
in the evaluation process.
Projects are expected to be
completed within one to three years. Grant award amounts are limited to a
maximum of $10,000 and will vary depending upon the adjudged value of the
project relative to the needs of the arboriculture community. No project may
receive more than one award from this program. Please note that funds cannot be
used to pay for overhead expenses or student tuition and fees.
Priority Areas:
The TREE Fund research priority
areas are derived from the Revised National Research and Technology Transfer
Agenda for Urban and Community Forestry. Proposals in the following priority
areas are more likely to be funded, but all proposals will be considered.
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Root and soil management: Many urban tree
problems originate below ground. Promoting root development, protecting roots
from injury and managing conflicts with infrastructure are issues that
arborists encounter regularly. Managing roots includes soil management.
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Propagation, planting and establishment: Methods
of ensuring survival and vigorous growth of trees after planting are of concern
to arborists and the entire green industry. Arborists are increasingly dealing
with problems that originate in, or could be avoided during the planting
process.
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Plant health care: Healthy plants have more
effective defense systems and are better able to resist pests. Complete
understanding of plant health may lead to new pest control strategies.
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Risk assessment and worker safety: Safety
is a major concern. It can be a life-or-death issue to both tree workers and
the public. Detection of defects, and knowing how they develop, are important.
Improved equipment and work practices are needed.
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Urban forestry: Management of urban trees and
forests requires improved understanding of how urban forest ecosystems
function, their management, and how they interact with people in communities
and at the urban/rural interface.
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