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   Tree City USA Bulletin will inform readers of helpful, up-to-date publications which provide more depth or that are readily available for community distribution. The editor welcomes sample copies to consider for inclusion in future revisions. On the subject of pruning young shade trees, material is scattered throughout texts and literature of a more encompassing nature. In most states, the Cooperative Extension Service and state forestry offices have leaflets on pruning, although most focus on the care of mature trees. Greater detail is available in the scores of excellent books available on general tree care. As a starting point, we recommend two of the standards that should be on the shelf of all urban foresters and other individuals interested in urban forests:

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GENERAL TEXTS
Arboriculture —
Integrated Management of Landscape Trees, Shrubs, and Vines in the Landscape Richard W. Harris et al, 1999. Prentice Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle River, NJ (687 pp.)
PRUNING BOOKS
All about Pruning (96 pp.) Ortho Information Services P.O. Box 5006 San Ramon, CA 94583-0906
Other Sources of Information
Homeowners can obtain advice on pruning young shade trees from their county extension agent, local arborist, or city forester. Communities can obtain assistance in designing pruning and other community forestry programs from their state forester’s office.
Urban Forestry —
Planning and Managing Urban Greenspaces
Robert W. Miller, 1988. Regents/Prentice Hall, Inc. Englewood Cliffs, NJ (404 pp.)
Tree Pruning—A Worldwide Photo Guide (192 pp.)
Alex L. Shigo Shigo and Tree Associates P.O. Box 769, Durham, NH 03324
The Complete Guide to Landscape Design, Renovation, and Maintenance (192 pp.)
Case Turnbull
c/o Plant Amnesty 906 NW 87th St.
Seattle, WA 98117
· For public distribution, consider this leaflet:
Homeowners Guide for Beautiful, Safe and Healthy Trees
USDA Forest Service
Northeastern Forest Experiment Station Publications
359 Main Road; Delaware, Ohio 43015
· For assistance in writing pruning contract specifications, request the Pruning Standards for Shade Trees flyer from the National Arborist Association, P.O. Box 1094, Amherst, NH 03031. Include a stamped self-addressed envelope.
· Caring For Young Trees From Nurseries to Landscapes
Shigo and Trees Associates
P.O. Box 769, Durham, NH 03824
LEAFLETS
SPANISH LANGUAGE EDITION A one-page summary of Tree City USA Bulletin No. 1, in Spanish, is Available at no cost. You may phone Member Services at 402/474-5655 or use the coupon on this page to receive a copy.
SOME HELPFUL WEB SITES
www.arborday.org
www.treelink.org
Tree City USA Bulletin ©2000 The National Arbor Day Foundation.John E. Rosenow, publisher; James R. Fazie, editor; Gerreld L. Pulsipher, graphic designer; Gene W. Grey, William P. Kruidenier, James J. Nighswonger, Steve Sandfort, technical review committee.

   The Tree City USA program is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service

and National Association of State Foresters. To achieve the TREE CITY USA national recognition of being named as a Tree City USA, a town or city must meet four standards:
Standard 1: A Tree Board or Department
Standard 2: A Tree Care Ordinance
Standard 3: An Annual Community Forestry Program
Standard 4: An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation
   Each winning community receives a Tree City USA flag, plaque, and community entrance signs. Towns and cities of every size can qualify. Tree City USA application forms are available from your state forester or The National Arbor Day Foundation.