iPhone and iPod Touch Users Log In and Branch Out With New NTRconnect Remote Access to Business and Home Computers Linux: "DALLAS and BARCELONA, Spain, November 24 /PRNewswire/ -- NTRglobal today introduced NTRconnect Remote Access for the iPhone and iPod touch (www.ntrconnect.com). The application is available on the iTunes App Store for US$1.99 and at the NTRconnect Website. With every download, NTRglobal will donate US$1.00 to TreeLink, an organization devoted to raising awareness for healthy urban and community forests. The accumulated donations from NTRglobal will help create TreeBanks, which are online accounts that fund local urban reforestation organizations.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081111/NTRGLOBALLOGO)
'Now, Apple iPhone and iPod touch users around the world can remotely access and control their home or work computers by simply logging in and branching out with NTRconnect Remote Access. Today's mobile and connected lifestyle require the ability to take care of business anytime, anywhere,' said Luis Font, CEO of NTRglobal. 'Our customers gain secure remote access to all of their work and home-based computers, files and applications, and they are also helping urban reforestation groups grow and branch out in their own backyards.'"
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Tree Foundation to receive stimulus funding for jobs; Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Press / Tree Foundation to receive funding for jobs:
A non-profit group that promotes an “urban forest” through programs to plant and maintain trees is likely to receive a $750,000 federal stimulus grant to hire additional staffers. The Sacramento Tree Foundation has been selected to receive the American Recovery and Reinvestment grant and is ironing out the details for how it plans to use the money.
The federal stimulus dollars will be distributed through the U.S. Forest Service and will be administered through California ReLeaf, a Davis-based environmental group.
“We’re privileged as well as excited to receive the grant from the Forest Service,” said City Councilman Ray Tretheway, who is the foundation’s executive director. “It hits at an acute time where non-profits are normally struggling.”
A non-profit group that promotes an “urban forest” through programs to plant and maintain trees is likely to receive a $750,000 federal stimulus grant to hire additional staffers. The Sacramento Tree Foundation has been selected to receive the American Recovery and Reinvestment grant and is ironing out the details for how it plans to use the money.
The federal stimulus dollars will be distributed through the U.S. Forest Service and will be administered through California ReLeaf, a Davis-based environmental group.
“We’re privileged as well as excited to receive the grant from the Forest Service,” said City Councilman Ray Tretheway, who is the foundation’s executive director. “It hits at an acute time where non-profits are normally struggling.”
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Re-Tree WNY stalling on planting goal as recession dries up needed fiscal support; Buffalo, NY
Help tree-planting : Opinion : The Buffalo News:
Three years ago, folks in these parts suddenly became very aware of the trees that surrounded them, trees that we had taken for granted as they shaded our streets, cleaned our air and otherwise brought beauty to our neighborhoods and parks with relatively little effort on our part.
We became aware because many of those trees had been suddenly felled or damaged by what came to be known as the October Surprise snowstorm. And not a few of those branches and limbs also took out a lot of our power lines … something else we take for granted most of the time.
The power companies scrambled the troops and, while it seemed interminable at the time, soon put the electric lines back. That part of life went back to normal.
But there was no arboreal armada … paid by your monthly utility bills … on standby to restore the status quo of the urban forests. An organization had to be created from scratch to make that effort.
Thus arose Re-Tree WNY, a volunteer organization that set a goal of planting 30,000 trees in five years. Now, more than half way through that self-imposed time horizon, the organization and the individuals, groups and local governments that have supported it have planted 11,200."
Three years ago, folks in these parts suddenly became very aware of the trees that surrounded them, trees that we had taken for granted as they shaded our streets, cleaned our air and otherwise brought beauty to our neighborhoods and parks with relatively little effort on our part.
We became aware because many of those trees had been suddenly felled or damaged by what came to be known as the October Surprise snowstorm. And not a few of those branches and limbs also took out a lot of our power lines … something else we take for granted most of the time.
The power companies scrambled the troops and, while it seemed interminable at the time, soon put the electric lines back. That part of life went back to normal.
But there was no arboreal armada … paid by your monthly utility bills … on standby to restore the status quo of the urban forests. An organization had to be created from scratch to make that effort.
Thus arose Re-Tree WNY, a volunteer organization that set a goal of planting 30,000 trees in five years. Now, more than half way through that self-imposed time horizon, the organization and the individuals, groups and local governments that have supported it have planted 11,200."
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Lawmakers angered that USDA fire Stimulus is funding green jobs UTC effort; Washington, D.C.
Stimulus money for wildfires going to DC parks Washington Examiner:
By: MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
09/23/09 5:15 PM EDT
WASHINGTON — Nearly $3 million in stimulus money targeted for fighting wildfires is being spent to restore public parks and watersheds in the nation's capital, which has no national forests.
The Forest Service has directed that $2.8 million in "Wildland Fire Management" funds, approved under the economic stimulus law, go to groups that will create "green jobs" in the District of Columbia. The projects are intended to restore public parks and watersheds in the city and highlight the value of urban parks, including a park 2 miles north of the White House that once was plagued by crime.
The stimulus money was awarded to the D.C. Department of Transportation's Urban Forestry Administration, which passed most of it on to Washington Parks & People. A city transportation spokesman could not be reached for comment Wednesday, but the agency said in a news release that the grant would create green jobs in the District and improve the health of the city's urban tree canopy.
By: MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
09/23/09 5:15 PM EDT
WASHINGTON — Nearly $3 million in stimulus money targeted for fighting wildfires is being spent to restore public parks and watersheds in the nation's capital, which has no national forests.
The Forest Service has directed that $2.8 million in "Wildland Fire Management" funds, approved under the economic stimulus law, go to groups that will create "green jobs" in the District of Columbia. The projects are intended to restore public parks and watersheds in the city and highlight the value of urban parks, including a park 2 miles north of the White House that once was plagued by crime.
The stimulus money was awarded to the D.C. Department of Transportation's Urban Forestry Administration, which passed most of it on to Washington Parks & People. A city transportation spokesman could not be reached for comment Wednesday, but the agency said in a news release that the grant would create green jobs in the District and improve the health of the city's urban tree canopy.
Friday, May 29, 2009
REI supports gives Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay $10,000 grant to support UTC efforts; Richmond, VA
REI to Outfit Richmond Through New Store at West Broad Village
May 29, 2009 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
REI to Outfit Richmond Through New Store at West Broad Village
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Richmond, Va. at West Broad Village in November of 2009.
“With easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic coast, we’re excited to join the Richmond community and be a gateway for people and families exploring these areas,” said Gail Kirkland, REI retail director for the South. “Our new store will serve as a resource for both outdoor enthusiasts and our non-profit partners that are working to inspire people to get outside and conserve the natural spaces where we all enjoy recreating.”
The co-op also partners with non-profit organizations through education, volunteerism, gear donations and financial contributions. Although the store is not opening until later this year, REI has already begun partnering with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay through a $10,000 grant to support its Urban Tree Canopy program and to assist in establishing an outdoor classroom program in Richmond. The co-op will also help recruit volunteers to enhance water quality and preserve wildlife habitat with the Alliance and other non-profit conservation and outdoor organizations in the area.
May 29, 2009 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
REI to Outfit Richmond Through New Store at West Broad Village
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national retail cooperative providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, today announced plans to open a new store in Richmond, Va. at West Broad Village in November of 2009.
“With easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic coast, we’re excited to join the Richmond community and be a gateway for people and families exploring these areas,” said Gail Kirkland, REI retail director for the South. “Our new store will serve as a resource for both outdoor enthusiasts and our non-profit partners that are working to inspire people to get outside and conserve the natural spaces where we all enjoy recreating.”
The co-op also partners with non-profit organizations through education, volunteerism, gear donations and financial contributions. Although the store is not opening until later this year, REI has already begun partnering with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay through a $10,000 grant to support its Urban Tree Canopy program and to assist in establishing an outdoor classroom program in Richmond. The co-op will also help recruit volunteers to enhance water quality and preserve wildlife habitat with the Alliance and other non-profit conservation and outdoor organizations in the area.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Nation's capital gets federal funds for public space UTC study; Washington, DC; 2/12/09
District Gets $165500 For Urban Tree Canopy Washington Post - United States
The District and four state partners -- Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont -- have been awarded a federal grant to identify urban locations for planting trees. The District's Urban Forestry Administration will work with agencies from the four states to enhance urban tree canopies in public spaces.
The District and four state partners -- Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont -- have been awarded a federal grant to identify urban locations for planting trees. The District's Urban Forestry Administration will work with agencies from the four states to enhance urban tree canopies in public spaces.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
UTC effort waste of stimulus?; Virginia Beach, VA; 2/8/09
Beach leads list with silly ways to spend tax dollars ...
Virginia Beach's signature silliness? That would be $1.8 million to replace tennis courts. The fact that the Beach is being spanked for its tennis proposal is a sign that critics aren't looking closely enough. Frankly, $3.75 million for urban tree canopy protection is a better example.
Replacing old spans, like the aging Lesner Bridge, fit the bill.
But new tennis courts? Tree canopies? Playgrounds?
Please. And who cares if these items are at the bottom of the list? They should never have been on there at all.
Virginia Beach's signature silliness? That would be $1.8 million to replace tennis courts. The fact that the Beach is being spanked for its tennis proposal is a sign that critics aren't looking closely enough. Frankly, $3.75 million for urban tree canopy protection is a better example.
Replacing old spans, like the aging Lesner Bridge, fit the bill.
But new tennis courts? Tree canopies? Playgrounds?
Please. And who cares if these items are at the bottom of the list? They should never have been on there at all.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Chattanooga,TN; 12/10/08
ClearSpring Yoga To Host "Take Root" Fundraiser The Chattanoogan - Chattanooga,TN,USAThese plantings will eventually increase the tree canopy from seven to 15 percent. Sue Reynolds, co-director of ClearSpring Yoga, said, “We at ClearSpring ...
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Williamsport, MD; 12/09/08
Williamsport brainstorms tourism ideas Hagerstown Morning Herald - Hagerstown,MD,USA In a related issue, council members were told that the town will receive a $14736 state Urban Tree Canopy Grant to plant trees along Potomac Street in ...
Blogger's note: The two endpoints of the Great Allegany Passage, Cumberland (south) and Pittsburgh (north) have both had UTC assessments and set UTC goals.
Blogger's note: The two endpoints of the Great Allegany Passage, Cumberland (south) and Pittsburgh (north) have both had UTC assessments and set UTC goals.
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