Tree Information and Resources – Cape Conservation Corps

Laws that protect trees:

The Forest Conservation Act applies to any activity requiring an application for a subdivision, grading permit or sediment control permit on areas 40,000 square feet or greater. Private projects are reviewed at the local planning and zoning office. All others are reviewed by the Maryland Forest Service. https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/programapps/newFCA.aspx
Anne Arundel County Forestry Division: local regulations https://www.aacounty.org/departments/inspections-and-permits/forestry/

AACO Hazard Tree Fact Sheet– great fact sheet for homeowners

https://www.aacounty.org/departments/inspections-and-permits/forms-and-publications/hazard-tree-fact-sheet.pdf

Anne Arundel County Forestry Board: grants and other programs

http://www.aacofb.sailorsite.net/

Watershed Stewards – Replant Initiatives: source of trees and educational resources

http://aawsa.org/replant-2

Tree and Plant Care Resources - The Morton Arboretum

https://mortonarb.org/plant-and-protect/tree-plant-care/plant-care-resources/

Tree Benefits Calculator: tool for folks to understand the benefits their individual trees provide

http://www.treebenefits.com/calculator/index.cfm

People Loving and Nurturing Trees (MD DNR Urban and Community Forestry Program)

https://dnr.maryland.gov/forests/Pages/programs/plantinfo.aspx

Trees are Good (ISA): resources for the property owner, including the USFS “Tree Owner’s Manual”

https://www.treesaregood.org/

https://www.treesaregood.org/treeowner

Healthy Trees Healthy Cities: interesting “Citizen Science” App to help folks assess the health of trees and inventory trees in their community.

https://healthytreeshealthycitiesapp.org/

Healthy Trees Healthy Lives: State Foresters and USFS supported initiative including outreach materials and infographics regarding the many health related benefits trees provide.

https://healthytreeshealthylives.org/

Chesapeake Tree Canopy Network: deep dive into benefits and assessment tools.

https://chesapeaketrees.net/

Vibrant Cities Lab: a deep dive into the benefits of community trees and their management.

https://www.vibrantcitieslab.com/

Arbor Day Foundation: recognition and award programs for communities, education and outreach materials:

https://www.arborday.org/