Announcing the 2003 Urban Forest Conference - Clippings - Brief Article

American Forests, Spring, 2003

Registration for AMERICAN FORESTS' 2003 National Urban Forest Conference is now available online. The conference, to be held September 17-20, 2003, at the Adams Mark Hotel along the scenic River Walk in San Antonio, Texas, will showcase ways that cities can build according to nature's laws and rise above the financial, ecological, and social tides of urban growth.

The theme of this year's conference is "Engineering Green." AMERICAN FORESTS' director of urban forestry, Cheryl Kollin says, "Engineering cities into existing natural systems is not a new idea, but it's one that is not widely practiced. Trees are the lungs, water filters, and air conditioners of our cities."

AMERICAN FORESTS' website is a one-stop shop for conference goers. You can peruse the program sessions (Schedule at a Glance); read detailed descriptions of the program, tours, and workshops; register online; and revisit your account to make changes if needed. Sign up to exhibit and receive a complimentary registration. Learn about hotel, travel to the conference, and sightseeing. There are also sections especially for speakers and moderators, and information on scholarships. Big tree enthusiasts can also visit the national champion Roemer catclaw, which stands next to another monument: the Alamo.

Visit our site at http://www.americanforests.org/conference/ and check back frequently for updates.