Webcast Resources:

“Working with Municipal Commissions” was delivered by Dr. Bill Elmendorf, Penn State University, on August 25, 2009, and introduced a new publication resource that can be used by municipal managers to address the sustainable care of the urban natural resources in their community. This webcast will serve as an introduction to working with municipal commissions, and the use of the publication as a resource for communities that are striving to create more sustainable natural resource management programs.

Supporting Material:

Presenter Contact Information:

• Dr. Willam F. Elmendorf, Penn State University
  Extension Specialist, Urban & Community Forestry
  School of Forest Resources
  334 Forest Resources Building
  University Park, PA 16802
  Phone 814-863-7941
  e-mail: wfe1@psu.edu

Documents and Files:

• A Guide: Working with Municipal Commissions (PDF Download)

Web Links:

• Penn State University School of Forest Resources
• Municipal Tree Commissions
• Developing Tree Ordinances
• Green Laws

Environmental Literacy:

• National Arbor Day Foundation Kid’s Education

Other Resources:

• Download the Guide Here

Archived Video:

You can view this month’s webcast below using the embedded video viewer. Just click on Play and the video will start momentarily. Alternatively, you may download a copy to your own PC. Simply right-click on the provided link and save the presentation to your desktop or other appropriate directory. You can then open the file once it is downloaded and view it by using the default Windows Media Player software.

Download the file in Windows Media (WMV) format.