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The goal of the Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund (TREE) Grant Programs is to provide support for research and technology transfer projects that are in keeping with the TREE Fund's mission and priorities as well as addressing topics that have the potential of benefiting the everyday work of arborists.
Hyland R. Johns Grants support multiyear research projects (two to five years in duration). Grants may support expenses over multiple years, but no more than one grant can be awarded to any project. For successful applicants, grant award amounts will vary from the amount requested depending on the adjudged value of the project relative to the needs of the arboricultural industry. Grants range from $7,500 to $25,000. Funds cannot be used to pay for overhead expenses, student tuition or student fees.
Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund Mission:
To identify and fund projects and programs that advance knowledge in the field of arboriculture and urban forestry to benefit people, trees and the environment.
Priorities
The TREE Fund priority areas are derived from the Revised National Research and Technology Transfer Agenda for Urban and Community Forestry, June 2003. A copy of this publication is available by sending a request and a check for $2.16 USD in postage to the TREE Fund, 711 E. Roosevelt Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187.
Research and Technology Transfer proposals in the following priority areas are more likely to be funded, but all proposals will be considered.
Root and Soil Management: Many urban tree problems originate below ground. Promoting root development, protecting roots from injury and conflicts with infrastructure are issues that arborists encounter regularly. Managing roots includes soil management.
Planting and Establishment: 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 by, the planting process.
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.
Risk Assessment and Worker Safety: Safety is a major concern. It can be a life-or-death issue to 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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