Title:Careers in Arboriculture
Media: DVD
Author: Tree Fund
Summary: A valuable video tool useful for informing students about arboriculture as a career option. The video contains valuable information that will assist students in learning more about the arboricultural industry and the various career/or education opportunities available.
Title: Engaging Youth in Urban Greening
Media: VHS
Author: Cornell University
Summary: Natural Resource and 4-H educators document an interdisciplinary project in Syracuse, NY that connects youth to their environment and teaches concepts of natural resource management.
Title: The Forest Where Ashley Lives
Media: CD
Author: Iowa State University
Summary: A children's story that explains the benefits and importance of trees. This interactive program also provides good tools for teachers and students.
Title: Highway Safety and Trees: The Delicate Balance
Media: DVD
Author: US Dept. of Transportation
Summary: This DVD was produced to further explore the issue of safe placement of trees along roadsides. The video stresses that road design should be a cooperative effort involving highway agencies, communities, and citizens.
Title: Return to the Forests Where We Live
Media: DVD
Author: Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Summary: This documentary examines how advances in technology and changing priorities are prompting communities to reconsider how vital trees are to socio-economic well-being of our cities.
Title: Storm Recovery News Segments
Media: DVD
Author: National Arbor Day Foundation (NADF)
Summary: To help communities and homeowners recover from a storm, NADF has created the Storm Recovery New Segment series. This resource features clips and sound bites to help viewers best recover from sever tree damage after a storm.
* Items available for loan may be borrowed for limited time use (1 month or less). To make arrangements to borrow items, please contact Kevin Sayers at 517.241.4632 or sayersk@mi.gov. Items will be mailed free of charge but must be returned at the users expense.