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2008 Trees Bowl Nomination Form (PDF 307KB)

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	Trees Bowl
	The TREES AWARDS recognize individuals, organizations and agencies who contribute in an outstanding way to forestry activities. Forestry activities can include: fire mitigation, protection and suppression; tree planting, preservation, or maintenance; community forestry efforts; forest management practices; forest recreation; or environmental education. Base your nomination on the following categories.
	COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR A community that demonstrates, through exemplary leadership or outstanding example, its commitment to the development or enthusiastic continuation of a sustainable community forestry program for present and future generations	FIRE DEPARTMENT COOPERATOR A fire department that demonstrates leadership and commitment to the enhancement of its fire suppression capabilities, wildfire awareness and prevention, and active mitigation of wildfire hazards through involvement with Cooperative Fire Protection programs, wildland fire training and interagency cooperation.
	CONSERVATION ACHIEVEMENT An individual, family or business that exhibits an outstanding commitment to overall conservation including the planting and care of trees and shrubs for the purpose of enhancing North Dakota's landscape.	MEDIA OUTREACH An individual or company that disseminates news, editorial, commentary, documentary or other information which assists in raising public awareness about the benefits and challenges associated with forestry activities
	DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Presented to an individual exhibiting enthusiastic promotion of forestry principles and practices including: fire mitigation, protection and suppression; tree planting, preservation, or maintenance; community forestry efforts; forest management practices; forest recreation; or environmental education.	NATURAL RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL An individual employed in the natural resources field dedicated to forestry, fire, stewardship, tree planting, tree care or tree preservation through exemplary leadership or outstanding example at the local, county, regional or state level.
	ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR An educator who demonstrates creativity, dedication and commitment to teaching and who's outstanding leadership motivates others to learn about the benefits of forestry and the environment.	TREE CELEBRATION A celebration which highlights the many benefits that trees provide and incorporates both an educational component and hands-on activity to stimulate increased knowledge, interest and action.
	EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNMENT An agency or division of government at any level that exhibits extraordinary effort and dedication in the conduct of programs and projects that result in a significant benefit to forestry.	VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION An organization that exhibits the true spirit of leadership, dedication and volunteerism by planning, conducting and maintaining outstanding forestry projects.
	YOUTH TREE PLANTERS A youth group whose members exhibit genuine concern for the natural environment by participation in tree planting, tree care, tree preservation or tree knowledge projects and activities.	The Awards Categories and Nomination form are available here in PDF format.

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