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:Community Trees, A Living Investment
Media: DVD and online at: http://www.na.fs.fed.us/urban/community_trees/index.shtm
Author: USDA Forest Service
Summary: This high-resolution DVD series promotes the value of trees in our lives and in our communities using scientific research and citizen testimonials.
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: ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide
Media: Book
Author: International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) - Sharon Lilly
Summary: The ISA Arborists' Certification Study Guide is designed to help candidates review the topics covered on the exam. It provides useful information on the exam content, practice items, and preparation for testing. It does not necessarily represent the full range of examination content nor individual question difficulty on the test.
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 severe 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.