{"id":492,"date":"2025-06-20T16:34:12","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T16:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/?page_id=492"},"modified":"2025-06-23T15:39:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:39:17","slug":"arborist-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/schools\/resources\/arborist-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Arborist Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"unityblocks-hero\" class=\"wp-block-unityblocks-hero\" data-herotype=\"heading-hero\" data-image=\"{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Aborist-Resources-hero--scaled.jpg&quot;,&quot;altText&quot;:&quot;An arborist in a baseball cap and gardening gloves trimming a tree branch with large red clippers. &quot;,&quot;cssClass&quot;:[],&quot;size&quot;:&quot;medium&quot;}\" data-subtitle=\"{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;HeatReady Schools tree education toolkit&quot;,&quot;highlightColor&quot;:&quot;white&quot;,&quot;maxWidth&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cssClass&quot;:[]}\" data-title=\"{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Arborist resources&quot;,&quot;highlightColor&quot;:&quot;gold&quot;,&quot;maxWidth&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cssClass&quot;:[]}\" data-contents=\"[{&quot;text&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;maxWidth&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;cssClass&quot;:[],&quot;highlightColor&quot;:&quot;white&quot;}]\" data-contentscolor=\"white\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0\">\n\t\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs mt-2\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/schools\/\">Schools<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/schools\/resources\/\">Resources<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Arborist Resources<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"unityblocks-anchor-menu\" class=\"wp-block-unityblocks-anchor-menu\" data-items=\"[{&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Get Started&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;start&quot;},{&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Tree Management&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;management&quot;},{&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Sustainability&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;sustainability&quot;},{&quot;icon&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Training&quot;,&quot;targetIdName&quot;:&quot;training&quot;}]\" data-firstelementid=\"\" data-focusfirstfocusableelement=\"false\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 my-6 my-lg-8\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 mb-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0\"><span class=\"highlight-black\">Trees don&#8217;t just provide shade<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They improve air quality, reduce heat and enhance outdoor spaces for learning and play.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This resource is designed for school maintenance teams and community arborists to support the care and management of trees in schoolyards, drawing on the expertise and support of the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, the City of Tempe, Trees Matter and Arizona State University. With practice guides and easy-to-follow tips, the toolkit helps you plant, maintain and protect trees to create healthier, greener spaces for students and the community.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 mb-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2417080199-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Arborist standing in tree cutting a branch.\" class=\"wp-image-508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2417080199-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2417080199-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2417080199-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2417080199-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light block-visibility-hide-medium-screen block-visibility-hide-small-screen\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#bdbbb6\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"555\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-482\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Get-started-desktop-aborist-ASU-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Get-started-desktop-aborist-ASU-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Get-started-desktop-aborist-ASU-300x65.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Get-started-desktop-aborist-ASU-1024x222.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Get-started-desktop-aborist-ASU-768x166.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Get-started-desktop-aborist-ASU-1536x333.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Get-started-desktop-aborist-ASU-2048x444.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 my-6 my-lg-8\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-menu-target mt-0\" id=\"start\">Get started:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing and planting trees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating thriving community spaces starts with selecting the right trees and giving them a strong foundation. From choosing climate-appropriate species to proper planting and watering techniques, these resources will help ensure long-term tree health and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div id=\"starting\" class=\"wp-block-group accordion mt-0 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"accordion-item mt-3 accordion-item-gold \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"Accordion_block_35d7d2fdb6262863246f3e1bc30a6b3d\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"true\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#Accordion_block_35d7d2fdb6262863246f3e1bc30a6b3d\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Accordion_block_35d7d2fdb6262863246f3e1bc30a6b3d\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_35d7d2fdb6262863246f3e1bc30a6b3d_header\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga=Purchase high-quality trees\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-name=\"onclick\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-event=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-type=\"click\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-region=\"main content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-section=\"default\"\n\t\t\t\t\t><span class=\"card-icon mb-0\"> <i class=\" mr-0\"><\/i>Purchase high-quality trees<\/span><span class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"Accordion_block_35d7d2fdb6262863246f3e1bc30a6b3d_header\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse show\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_35d7d2fdb6262863246f3e1bc30a6b3d\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 pt-2\">\n\t\n\n<p>Not all trees are created equal! Selecting healthy, well-formed trees suited for Arizona\u2019s climate is key to long-term success. Learn what to look for when purchasing trees, including root structure, branch formation, and ideal species for your location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"uds-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\/Portals\/0\/TreesAreGood_Buying%20High%20Quality%20Trees_0721_1.pdf\">Buying high-quality trees<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\/Portals\/0\/TreesAreGood_Tree%20Selection%20and%20Placement_0621.pdf\">AZ DFFM &#8211; Right tree, right place<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wildapricot.com\/171057\/Resources\/Documents\/Planting_Guides\/tree_planting_guide_spanish.pdf?version=1402786063000&amp;Policy=eyJTdGF0ZW1lbnQiOiBbeyJSZXNvdXJjZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY2RuLndpbGRhcHJpY290LmNvbS8xNzEwNTcvUmVzb3VyY2VzL0RvY3VtZW50cy9QbGFudGluZ19HdWlkZXMvdHJlZV9wbGFudGluZ19ndWlkZV9zcGFuaXNoLnBkZj92ZXJzaW9uPTE0MDI3ODYwNjMwMDAiLCJDb25kaXRpb24iOnsiRGF0ZUxlc3NUaGFuIjp7IkFXUzpFcG9jaFRpbWUiOjE3NDExMTkxMDJ9LCJJcEFkZHJlc3MiOnsiQVdTOlNvdXJjZUlwIjoiMC4wLjAuMC8wIn19fV19&amp;Signature=cL-dEmSAFQHCKrjVdg4tu6o5kU~jrdxGYxxW0QUoxJxhh9ytnigwHbBOOutcYPEXTeiGkALJmQUd8AWbzL~Vlzb~L0O1KaHDeHb36v4hKvsW0lNePZhyIjMcgQs5552qREzRTmliEy1xKE5MtlC9ZN-5N2esxHTfw8nFxMBzqDIH8T8Ml-R7zgIa9C0m6fwR1jifMhFBJR7w~Ybfbuxq7dOszJkC~kx98DCkJzvNoF77rg5QhBI6479wt1QqPkv9PT6ldbyK0zvYBGSJM9uxmkhm7ow9JKHIIikIWfKwBSZd8FKdDwjvhHCPNELC3gh~5BxEWmTfIdTi5xp1HxBpVw__&amp;Key-Pair-Id=K27MGQSHTHAGGF\">AZ DFFM &#8211; Gu\u00eda de planeaci\u00f3n de \u00e1rboles en Arizona<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wildapricot.com\/80534\/resources\/Documents\/Tree%20Educational%20Documents\/Shade%20Tree%20Types.pdf?version=1584746704000&amp;Policy=eyJTdGF0ZW1lbnQiOiBbeyJSZXNvdXJjZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY2RuLndpbGRhcHJpY290LmNvbS84MDUzNC9yZXNvdXJjZXMvRG9jdW1lbnRzL1RyZWUlMjBFZHVjYXRpb25hbCUyMERvY3VtZW50cy9TaGFkZSUyMFRyZWUlMjBUeXBlcy5wZGY~dmVyc2lvbj0xNTg0NzQ2NzA0MDAwIiwiQ29uZGl0aW9uIjp7IkRhdGVMZXNzVGhhbiI6eyJBV1M6RXBvY2hUaW1lIjoxNzQxMTE4MDk2fSwiSXBBZGRyZXNzIjp7IkFXUzpTb3VyY2VJcCI6IjAuMC4wLjAvMCJ9fX1dfQ__&amp;Signature=bu1joaJifVNHhmFMETtooOaEUEWGFAz6bBZvKCM-oYXT-fxw-TROWbUHXmN3MKaZ0ToMYFKQDITm6HJ3x1eWmaAvMouf~Mdwvci9CgNcBxUgjKmkAPoS4r44PryUsLjqWnPFzTQfpDabsVTPRUN3EcdCcUWJ7ObYk6Jg1BPGXWaFjq6-~fMRIFhg6WsebIxV9vc9NznmawlgW6n-1onj2TGsqwmQ8yOF-r4QUaxZRTM1DrILQxzmwYiNx9v79HuzFrIGo76kP8ztpoukE2yts1yZCFzbRdJyFaBP~ZUA0qixqP1JIiJY7t9~uu6~LvbSeBynFX5gCLlqsv7LyQ6Jdw__&amp;Key-Pair-Id=K27MGQSHTHAGGF\">Trees Matter shade tree types + care and maintenance<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aN43ZjNbaJI\">City of Tempe &#8211; Desert tree selection and care<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mt-3 accordion-item-gold \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"Accordion_block_d3ca34a94cc36115f706bfd4e8bfe8dc\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapse collapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#Accordion_block_d3ca34a94cc36115f706bfd4e8bfe8dc\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Accordion_block_d3ca34a94cc36115f706bfd4e8bfe8dc\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_d3ca34a94cc36115f706bfd4e8bfe8dc_header\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga=Planting guide\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-name=\"onclick\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-event=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-type=\"click\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-region=\"main content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-section=\"default\"\n\t\t\t\t\t><span class=\"card-icon mb-0\"> <i class=\" mr-0\"><\/i>Planting guide<\/span><span class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"Accordion_block_d3ca34a94cc36115f706bfd4e8bfe8dc_header\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse \"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_d3ca34a94cc36115f706bfd4e8bfe8dc\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 pt-2\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"uds-list wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proper planting techniques set the stage for strong, resilient trees. These step-by-step guides cover everything from digging the right hole to positioning the roots and adding mulch for moisture retention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AE8TTCgG9pc?si=Zc5xsOiTLsyWinO0\">Tree Planting: Four simple steps &#8211; AZ Desert Botanical Garden<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\/Portals\/0\/TreesAreGood_New%20Tree%20Planting_0621.pdf\">AZ DFFM &#8211; New tree planting<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\/Portals\/0\/TAG_CBweb_New%20Tree%20Planting_Spanish_150_2.pdf\">AZ DFFM &#8211; Plantaci\u00f3n de <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wildapricot.com\/171057\/Resources\/Documents\/Planting_Guides\/tree_planting_guide_spanish.pdf?version=1402786063000&amp;Policy=eyJTdGF0ZW1lbnQiOiBbeyJSZXNvdXJjZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY2RuLndpbGRhcHJpY290LmNvbS8xNzEwNTcvUmVzb3VyY2VzL0RvY3VtZW50cy9QbGFudGluZ19HdWlkZXMvdHJlZV9wbGFudGluZ19ndWlkZV9zcGFuaXNoLnBkZj92ZXJzaW9uPTE0MDI3ODYwNjMwMDAiLCJDb25kaXRpb24iOnsiRGF0ZUxlc3NUaGFuIjp7IkFXUzpFcG9jaFRpbWUiOjE3NDExMTkxMDJ9LCJJcEFkZHJlc3MiOnsiQVdTOlNvdXJjZUlwIjoiMC4wLjAuMC8wIn19fV19&amp;Signature=cL-dEmSAFQHCKrjVdg4tu6o5kU~jrdxGYxxW0QUoxJxhh9ytnigwHbBOOutcYPEXTeiGkALJmQUd8AWbzL~Vlzb~L0O1KaHDeHb36v4hKvsW0lNePZhyIjMcgQs5552qREzRTmliEy1xKE5MtlC9ZN-5N2esxHTfw8nFxMBzqDIH8T8Ml-R7zgIa9C0m6fwR1jifMhFBJR7w~Ybfbuxq7dOszJkC~kx98DCkJzvNoF77rg5QhBI6479wt1QqPkv9PT6ldbyK0zvYBGSJM9uxmkhm7ow9JKHIIikIWfKwBSZd8FKdDwjvhHCPNELC3gh~5BxEWmTfIdTi5xp1HxBpVw__&amp;Key-Pair-Id=K27MGQSHTHAGGF\">\u00e1<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\/Portals\/0\/TAG_CBweb_New%20Tree%20Planting_Spanish_150_2.pdf\">rboles nuevos<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/treesmatter.org\/resource\">Trees Matter &#8211; Resources for arborists<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mt-3 accordion-item-gold \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"Accordion_block_c65cb430aa7d5c59373e0a85b548a460\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapse collapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#Accordion_block_c65cb430aa7d5c59373e0a85b548a460\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Accordion_block_c65cb430aa7d5c59373e0a85b548a460\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_c65cb430aa7d5c59373e0a85b548a460_header\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga=Watering best practices\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-name=\"onclick\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-event=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-type=\"click\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-region=\"main content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-section=\"default\"\n\t\t\t\t\t><span class=\"card-icon mb-0\"> <i class=\" mr-0\"><\/i>Watering best practices<\/span><span class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"Accordion_block_c65cb430aa7d5c59373e0a85b548a460_header\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse \"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_c65cb430aa7d5c59373e0a85b548a460\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 pt-2\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"uds-list wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watering is essential, but too much or too little can cause stress and weaken trees. 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Selecting healthy, well-formed trees suited for Arizona\u2019s climate is key to long-term success. Learn what to look for when purchasing trees, including root structure, branch formation, and ideal species for your location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"uds-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\/Portals\/0\/TreesAreGood_Buying%20High%20Quality%20Trees_0721_1.pdf\">Buying high-quality trees<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\/Portals\/0\/TreesAreGood_Tree%20Selection%20and%20Placement_0621.pdf\">AZ DFFM &#8211; Right tree, right place<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wildapricot.com\/171057\/Resources\/Documents\/Planting_Guides\/tree_planting_guide_spanish.pdf?version=1402786063000&amp;Policy=eyJTdGF0ZW1lbnQiOiBbeyJSZXNvdXJjZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY2RuLndpbGRhcHJpY290LmNvbS8xNzEwNTcvUmVzb3VyY2VzL0RvY3VtZW50cy9QbGFudGluZ19HdWlkZXMvdHJlZV9wbGFudGluZ19ndWlkZV9zcGFuaXNoLnBkZj92ZXJzaW9uPTE0MDI3ODYwNjMwMDAiLCJDb25kaXRpb24iOnsiRGF0ZUxlc3NUaGFuIjp7IkFXUzpFcG9jaFRpbWUiOjE3NDExMTkxMDJ9LCJJcEFkZHJlc3MiOnsiQVdTOlNvdXJjZUlwIjoiMC4wLjAuMC8wIn19fV19&amp;Signature=cL-dEmSAFQHCKrjVdg4tu6o5kU~jrdxGYxxW0QUoxJxhh9ytnigwHbBOOutcYPEXTeiGkALJmQUd8AWbzL~Vlzb~L0O1KaHDeHb36v4hKvsW0lNePZhyIjMcgQs5552qREzRTmliEy1xKE5MtlC9ZN-5N2esxHTfw8nFxMBzqDIH8T8Ml-R7zgIa9C0m6fwR1jifMhFBJR7w~Ybfbuxq7dOszJkC~kx98DCkJzvNoF77rg5QhBI6479wt1QqPkv9PT6ldbyK0zvYBGSJM9uxmkhm7ow9JKHIIikIWfKwBSZd8FKdDwjvhHCPNELC3gh~5BxEWmTfIdTi5xp1HxBpVw__&amp;Key-Pair-Id=K27MGQSHTHAGGF\">AZ DFFM &#8211; Gu\u00eda de planeaci\u00f3n de \u00e1rboles en Arizona<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wildapricot.com\/80534\/resources\/Documents\/Tree%20Educational%20Documents\/Shade%20Tree%20Types.pdf?version=1584746704000&amp;Policy=eyJTdGF0ZW1lbnQiOiBbeyJSZXNvdXJjZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY2RuLndpbGRhcHJpY290LmNvbS84MDUzNC9yZXNvdXJjZXMvRG9jdW1lbnRzL1RyZWUlMjBFZHVjYXRpb25hbCUyMERvY3VtZW50cy9TaGFkZSUyMFRyZWUlMjBUeXBlcy5wZGY~dmVyc2lvbj0xNTg0NzQ2NzA0MDAwIiwiQ29uZGl0aW9uIjp7IkRhdGVMZXNzVGhhbiI6eyJBV1M6RXBvY2hUaW1lIjoxNzQxMTE4MDk2fSwiSXBBZGRyZXNzIjp7IkFXUzpTb3VyY2VJcCI6IjAuMC4wLjAvMCJ9fX1dfQ__&amp;Signature=bu1joaJifVNHhmFMETtooOaEUEWGFAz6bBZvKCM-oYXT-fxw-TROWbUHXmN3MKaZ0ToMYFKQDITm6HJ3x1eWmaAvMouf~Mdwvci9CgNcBxUgjKmkAPoS4r44PryUsLjqWnPFzTQfpDabsVTPRUN3EcdCcUWJ7ObYk6Jg1BPGXWaFjq6-~fMRIFhg6WsebIxV9vc9NznmawlgW6n-1onj2TGsqwmQ8yOF-r4QUaxZRTM1DrILQxzmwYiNx9v79HuzFrIGo76kP8ztpoukE2yts1yZCFzbRdJyFaBP~ZUA0qixqP1JIiJY7t9~uu6~LvbSeBynFX5gCLlqsv7LyQ6Jdw__&amp;Key-Pair-Id=K27MGQSHTHAGGF\">Trees Matter shade tree types + care and maintenance<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aN43ZjNbaJI\">City of Tempe &#8211; Desert tree selection and care<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mt-3 accordion-item-gold \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"Accordion_block_d3ca34a94cc36115f706bfd4e8bfe8dc\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapse collapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#Accordion_block_d3ca34a94cc36115f706bfd4e8bfe8dc\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Accordion_block_d3ca34a94cc36115f706bfd4e8bfe8dc\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_d3ca34a94cc36115f706bfd4e8bfe8dc_header\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga=Planting guide\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-name=\"onclick\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-event=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-type=\"click\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-region=\"main content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-section=\"default\"\n\t\t\t\t\t><span class=\"card-icon mb-0\"> <i class=\" mr-0\"><\/i>Planting guide<\/span><span class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"Accordion_block_d3ca34a94cc36115f706bfd4e8bfe8dc_header\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse \"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_d3ca34a94cc36115f706bfd4e8bfe8dc\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 pt-2\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"uds-list wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proper planting techniques set the stage for strong, resilient trees. These step-by-step guides cover everything from digging the right hole to positioning the roots and adding mulch for moisture retention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/AE8TTCgG9pc?si=Zc5xsOiTLsyWinO0\">Tree Planting: Four simple steps &#8211; AZ Desert Botanical Garden<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\/Portals\/0\/TreesAreGood_New%20Tree%20Planting_0621.pdf\">AZ DFFM &#8211; New tree planting<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\/Portals\/0\/TAG_CBweb_New%20Tree%20Planting_Spanish_150_2.pdf\">AZ DFFM &#8211; Plantaci\u00f3n de <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wildapricot.com\/171057\/Resources\/Documents\/Planting_Guides\/tree_planting_guide_spanish.pdf?version=1402786063000&amp;Policy=eyJTdGF0ZW1lbnQiOiBbeyJSZXNvdXJjZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY2RuLndpbGRhcHJpY290LmNvbS8xNzEwNTcvUmVzb3VyY2VzL0RvY3VtZW50cy9QbGFudGluZ19HdWlkZXMvdHJlZV9wbGFudGluZ19ndWlkZV9zcGFuaXNoLnBkZj92ZXJzaW9uPTE0MDI3ODYwNjMwMDAiLCJDb25kaXRpb24iOnsiRGF0ZUxlc3NUaGFuIjp7IkFXUzpFcG9jaFRpbWUiOjE3NDExMTkxMDJ9LCJJcEFkZHJlc3MiOnsiQVdTOlNvdXJjZUlwIjoiMC4wLjAuMC8wIn19fV19&amp;Signature=cL-dEmSAFQHCKrjVdg4tu6o5kU~jrdxGYxxW0QUoxJxhh9ytnigwHbBOOutcYPEXTeiGkALJmQUd8AWbzL~Vlzb~L0O1KaHDeHb36v4hKvsW0lNePZhyIjMcgQs5552qREzRTmliEy1xKE5MtlC9ZN-5N2esxHTfw8nFxMBzqDIH8T8Ml-R7zgIa9C0m6fwR1jifMhFBJR7w~Ybfbuxq7dOszJkC~kx98DCkJzvNoF77rg5QhBI6479wt1QqPkv9PT6ldbyK0zvYBGSJM9uxmkhm7ow9JKHIIikIWfKwBSZd8FKdDwjvhHCPNELC3gh~5BxEWmTfIdTi5xp1HxBpVw__&amp;Key-Pair-Id=K27MGQSHTHAGGF\">\u00e1<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\/Portals\/0\/TAG_CBweb_New%20Tree%20Planting_Spanish_150_2.pdf\">rboles nuevos<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/treesmatter.org\/resource\">Trees Matter &#8211; Resources for arborists<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mt-3 accordion-item-gold \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"Accordion_block_c65cb430aa7d5c59373e0a85b548a460\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapse collapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#Accordion_block_c65cb430aa7d5c59373e0a85b548a460\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Accordion_block_c65cb430aa7d5c59373e0a85b548a460\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_c65cb430aa7d5c59373e0a85b548a460_header\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga=Watering best practices\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-name=\"onclick\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-event=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-type=\"click\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-region=\"main content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-section=\"default\"\n\t\t\t\t\t><span class=\"card-icon mb-0\"> <i class=\" mr-0\"><\/i>Watering best practices<\/span><span class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"Accordion_block_c65cb430aa7d5c59373e0a85b548a460_header\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse \"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_c65cb430aa7d5c59373e0a85b548a460\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 pt-2\">\n\t\n\n<ul class=\"uds-list wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watering is essential, but too much or too little can cause stress and weaken trees. Get recommendations on deep watering schedules, efficient irrigation methods and seasonal adjustments to keep your trees hydrated and healthy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wateruseitwisely.com\/?r3d=landscape-watering-guide-flipbook\">Water Use It Wisely &#8211; Landscape watering guide flipbook<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arborday.org\/tree-care-maintenance\/watering\">Arbor Day Foundation &#8211; Tree watering<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9V_zp8YOzIs\">City of Tempe &#8211; Drip irrigation maintenance, troubleshooting and repair<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 my-6 my-lg-12\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 mb-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-menu-target my-0\" id=\"management\">Tree management:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep your trees healthy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once trees are planted, proper care ensures they grow strong and provide lasting benefits. Regular maintenance, pruning and monitoring help protect trees from pests, disease and structural issues. 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Learn when and how to prune properly to avoid damage and ensure long-term stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"uds-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arborday.org\/tree-care-maintenance\/pruning\">Arbor Day Foundation &#8211; Pruning<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbantree.org\/pdf\/Pruningcuecard1sheet.pdf\">Pruning info sheet<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mt-3 accordion-item-gold \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"Accordion_block_cb7c8ef409d793dd597cd3a56a9d3e46\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapse collapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#Accordion_block_cb7c8ef409d793dd597cd3a56a9d3e46\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Accordion_block_cb7c8ef409d793dd597cd3a56a9d3e46\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_cb7c8ef409d793dd597cd3a56a9d3e46_header\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga=Tree inventory tools\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-name=\"onclick\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-event=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-type=\"click\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-region=\"main content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-section=\"default\"\n\t\t\t\t\t><span class=\"card-icon mb-0\"> <i class=\" mr-0\"><\/i>Tree inventory tools<\/span><span class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"Accordion_block_cb7c8ef409d793dd597cd3a56a9d3e46_header\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse \"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_cb7c8ef409d793dd597cd3a56a9d3e46\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 pt-2\">\n\t\n\n<p>Keeping track of your school\u2019s trees can help with long-term planning and maintenance. Tree inventory tools allow you to document species, health status and care history, making it easier to manage your school\u2019s green assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"uds-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itreetools.org\/\">i-Tree &#8211; Tools for tree assessment<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dffm.az.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/files\/forestry\/ucf\/azutm\/AZUTM_tree_guide_southwest_desert_2015_04_28.pdf\">Arizona urban tree map field guide<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mt-3 accordion-item-gold \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"Accordion_block_491016d9403edf7b9b8c6fb402e33ba0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapse collapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#Accordion_block_491016d9403edf7b9b8c6fb402e33ba0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Accordion_block_491016d9403edf7b9b8c6fb402e33ba0\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_491016d9403edf7b9b8c6fb402e33ba0_header\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga=Pest and disease prevention\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-name=\"onclick\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-event=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-type=\"click\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-region=\"main content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-section=\"default\"\n\t\t\t\t\t><span class=\"card-icon mb-0\"> <i class=\" mr-0\"><\/i>Pest and disease prevention<\/span><span class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"Accordion_block_491016d9403edf7b9b8c6fb402e33ba0_header\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse \"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_491016d9403edf7b9b8c6fb402e33ba0\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 pt-2\">\n\t\n\n<p>Arizona trees can be vulnerable to pests and diseases that weaken their health and reduce their lifespan. These resources help you identify common threats, take preventative action and respond effectively to problems before they spread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"uds-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\/Portals\/0\/TreesAreGood_Insect%20Disease%20Problems_0721.pdf\">AZ DFFM &#8211; Insects and disease problems<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dffm.az.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/files\/az1124.pdf\">University of Arizona &#8211; Diseases of urban plants in Arizona<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#d8dfd1\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"555\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-478\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Sustainabilty-resources-aborist-asu-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Sustainabilty-resources-aborist-asu-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Sustainabilty-resources-aborist-asu-300x65.jpg 300w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Sustainabilty-resources-aborist-asu-1024x222.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Sustainabilty-resources-aborist-asu-768x166.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Sustainabilty-resources-aborist-asu-1536x333.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/globalfutures.asu.edu\/heatready\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2025\/06\/Sustainabilty-resources-aborist-asu-2048x444.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 my-6\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 mb-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading anchor-menu-target mt-0\" id=\"sustainability\">Sustainability:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The bigger picture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Trees do more than provide shade\u2014they support biodiversity, improve air quality and help manage water retention. Understanding these benefits can help schools make informed decisions about tree care and urban forestry efforts.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 mb-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div id=\"sustainability\" class=\"wp-block-group accordion mt-0 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"accordion-item mt-3 accordion-item-gold \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"Accordion_block_7bc90f9e46b79d5019c224782841298c\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapse collapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#Accordion_block_7bc90f9e46b79d5019c224782841298c\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Accordion_block_7bc90f9e46b79d5019c224782841298c\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_7bc90f9e46b79d5019c224782841298c_header\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga=Ecosystem services from trees\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-name=\"onclick\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-event=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-type=\"click\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-region=\"main content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-section=\"default\"\n\t\t\t\t\t><span class=\"card-icon mb-0\"> <i class=\" mr-0\"><\/i>Ecosystem services from trees<\/span><span class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"Accordion_block_7bc90f9e46b79d5019c224782841298c_header\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse \"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_7bc90f9e46b79d5019c224782841298c\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0\">\n\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trees create a healthier school environment by reducing temperatures, filtering pollutants and providing habitat for birds and beneficial insects. Learn how trees contribute to a more sustainable and comfortable outdoor space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"uds-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\/Portals\/0\/TreesAreGood_Benefits%20of%20Trees_0321_1.pdf\">AZ DFFM &#8211; Benefits of trees<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treesaregood.org\/Portals\/0\/TreesAreGood_Tree%20Values_0321.pdf\">AZ DFFM &#8211; Tree values<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.wildapricot.com\/80534\/resources\/Documents\/Tree%20Educational%20Documents\/Why%20Trees%20Matter.pdf?version=1585687707000&amp;Policy=eyJTdGF0ZW1lbnQiOiBbeyJSZXNvdXJjZSI6Imh0dHBzOi8vY2RuLndpbGRhcHJpY290LmNvbS84MDUzNC9yZXNvdXJjZXMvRG9jdW1lbnRzL1RyZWUlMjBFZHVjYXRpb25hbCUyMERvY3VtZW50cy9XaHklMjBUcmVlcyUyME1hdHRlci5wZGY~dmVyc2lvbj0xNTg1Njg3NzA3MDAwIiwiQ29uZGl0aW9uIjp7IkRhdGVMZXNzVGhhbiI6eyJBV1M6RXBvY2hUaW1lIjoxNzQxMTIyODM2fSwiSXBBZGRyZXNzIjp7IkFXUzpTb3VyY2VJcCI6IjAuMC4wLjAvMCJ9fX1dfQ__&amp;Signature=FtnPANCnuSCuwrfIshSzux2skRp~EcFxTY~iID4FZrBDqU56X1iaLRNkKWg-k4q7dXYR0heEXFz6TDmdNpIyewq9~KgbmOPBPkmkNiA7DImpQvOWZ2lmKmKW5Py5DuemsdPxciYSYz0uCNXOcSjjmb9cmmPKHsJACYk3Se-dEsoa7SmEIT7Juf7JrkCm-Tfd4DwYZJUiYFmsJwwRwmuOYHt6DCq0CYK2rNBAI~qrz0DwoOjDusyqfBzADDxPlr9nCYCABGufWzmja3d7mOUes-ry~lnCXjW8~qqzKYz99Me~VVL7XAvc9oGnSnk07IeEvAG-es4M6O2ff2p9Y-Nc1g__&amp;Key-Pair-Id=K27MGQSHTHAGGF\">Trees Matter &#8211; Why trees matter<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maricopa.gov\/5937\/Trees-and-Air-Quality#:~:text=Properly%20located%20trees%20can%20help,air%20and%20reduce%20energy%20demand.\">Maricopa County &#8211; Trees and air quality<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"uds-section bg-color bg-gray-1 \" ><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 mb-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-0 anchor-menu-target\" id=\"training\">Training and skill building<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Proper tree care requires knowledge and practice. Whether you\u2019re an arborist, facilities staff member or educator, these training opportunities provide essential skills for maintaining school trees effectively.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6 mb-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div id=\"training\" class=\"wp-block-group accordion mt-0 is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"accordion-item mt-3 accordion-item-gold \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"Accordion_block_815a9f2899ef3ace08a6a691c51d4d2c\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapse collapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#Accordion_block_815a9f2899ef3ace08a6a691c51d4d2c\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Accordion_block_815a9f2899ef3ace08a6a691c51d4d2c\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_815a9f2899ef3ace08a6a691c51d4d2c_header\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga=Online training resources\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-name=\"onclick\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-event=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-type=\"click\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-region=\"main content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-section=\"default\"\n\t\t\t\t\t><span class=\"card-icon mb-0\"> <i class=\" mr-0\"><\/i>Online training resources<\/span><span class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"Accordion_block_815a9f2899ef3ace08a6a691c51d4d2c_header\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse \"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_815a9f2899ef3ace08a6a691c51d4d2c\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 pt-2\">\n\t\n\n<p>Access self-paced courses and instructional videos on tree care, maintenance and sustainability practices. These resources are perfect for staff looking to enhance their skills on their own schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"uds-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wwv.isa-arbor.com\/store\/onlinecourses\/119\/\">International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) &#8211; Free and paid continued education Credit-elegible courses on tree care and maintenance<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tempe.gov\/government\/public-works\/water\/water-conservation\/rebates\/treebate\/treebate-online-class\">City of Tempe &#8211; Tree care class<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tempe.gov\/government\/public-works\/water\/water-conservation\/rebates\/treebate\"> to receive TreeBate<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tempe.gov\/government\/public-works\/water\/water-conservation\/workshops\">City of Tempe &#8211; Sustainable living workshop series<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mt-3 accordion-item-gold \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"Accordion_block_bdad85d695ccba0b2d70f33f31fe1693\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapse collapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#Accordion_block_bdad85d695ccba0b2d70f33f31fe1693\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Accordion_block_bdad85d695ccba0b2d70f33f31fe1693\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_bdad85d695ccba0b2d70f33f31fe1693_header\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga=Training and events\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-name=\"onclick\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-event=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-type=\"click\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-region=\"main content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-section=\"default\"\n\t\t\t\t\t><span class=\"card-icon mb-0\"> <i class=\" mr-0\"><\/i>Training and events<\/span><span class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"Accordion_block_bdad85d695ccba0b2d70f33f31fe1693_header\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse \"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_bdad85d695ccba0b2d70f33f31fe1693\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 pt-2\">\n\t\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hands-on learning: Tree planting workshops<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for training on tree planting and maintenance? Find workshops that teach best practices for selecting, planting and caring for trees in urban environments. These workshops are great for school facilities staff, arborists and community volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"uds-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.srpnet.com\/energy-savings-rebates\/home\/shade-tree-workshop\">See upcoming SRP workshops<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aztrees.org\/Upcoming-Events\">Arizona Community Tree Council &#8211; Upcoming events<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"accordion-item mt-3 accordion-item-gold \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-header\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"Accordion_block_f52943ae2473e040bde410c1bd607301\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapse collapsed\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#Accordion_block_f52943ae2473e040bde410c1bd607301\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"#Accordion_block_f52943ae2473e040bde410c1bd607301\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_f52943ae2473e040bde410c1bd607301_header\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga=Community resources\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-name=\"onclick\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-event=\"collapse\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-type=\"click\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-region=\"main content\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-ga-section=\"default\"\n\t\t\t\t\t><span class=\"card-icon mb-0\"> <i class=\" mr-0\"><\/i>Community resources<\/span><span class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"Accordion_block_f52943ae2473e040bde410c1bd607301_header\"\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"collapse \"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"Accordion_block_f52943ae2473e040bde410c1bd607301\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-0 pt-2\">\n\t\n\n<p>By integrating trees into school and neighborhood landscapes and maintaining them properly, we can create healthier, greener environments that benefit the whole community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong community connections can enhance tree planting and care efforts. Schools can partner with local organizations, arborists, and volunteers to create greener, healthier campuses. 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