Alaska Community Forest Council Accepting Applications

The Alaska Community Forest Council is accepting applications for new members. The council is a nonprofit organization that works to improve Alaskans’ quality of life by expanding and caring for urban and community forests. The council promotes the management of trees and forests within communities to maximize their benefits to residents and visitors. For more information about the council and an application visit the Alaska Community Forestry Council page.

Alaska Arbor Day - May 19, 2008 (third Monday in May)

2008 Statewide Arbor Day Events (PDF)

For more information about becoming a Certified Arborist, visit the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture website.

Alaska Community Tree Steward Course - a 30-hour course on urban trees and forests held about once each year. It covers tree biology, problem diagnosis, insect and disease pests, landscape design with trees, species selection, planting, maintenance, and pruning. Participants gain hands-on experience in planting, pruning, and species identification. In exchange for the course, students are asked to volunteer 30 hours on community forestry projects of their choosing. Courses have been held in Anchorage, Wasilla, Fairbanks, Homer, and Juneau.