Tree expert Chisholm branches out in Milwaukee [ OnMilwaukee.com ] Nov 12, 2008  Mark Chisholm, one of the world's foremost arborists, will be in Milwaukee this week for the TCI Expo at the Midwest Airlines Center. He recently won his 16th straight title at the New Jersey Arborist's Chapter of the ISA's Tree Climbing Competition, then finished among the top five at the International Championship in St. Louis. Read More ...

CBJ Personnel File [ The Daily Progress ] Nov 17, 2008  Local business announcements Read More ...

Tree care to last generations [ Nevada Appeal ] Nov 17, 2008  Trees give shade, cool summer's temperatures, clean the air, provide habitat for wildlife and pleasure for humans. A healthy tree will continue giving for several generations. Read More ...

UBC, VanDusen botanical gardens prepare to present new directors [ Vancouver Sun ] Nov 17, 2008  VANCOUVER - Vancouver's two botanical gardens have appointed new directors. Read More ...

Arborists on a mission to save trees [ Poughkeepsie Journal ] Nov 18, 2008  The Hudson Valley is known for its landscapes and especially its trees. Read More ...

Tree doctors Arborists work on Jefferson's poplars [ The News & Advance ] Nov 18, 2008  Don Davis is an Extension Agent for the Virginia Cooperative Extension. He can be reached by calling 455-3740. Read More ...

Holiday Tree Festival continues to grow [ Akron Beacon Journal ] Nov 19, 2008  Support stays strong for hospital fundraiser, organizer says Holiday Tree Festival open on Thanksgiving Read More ...

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 20/11 [ Vietnam Net ] Nov 20, 2008  The State Bank of Vietnam made an announcement on Nov. 19, stating that it is to apply international competitive bidding procedures for goods contracts for its Financial Sector Modernisation and Information Management System project. Read More ...

Birch tree contributes to good health [ Japan Update ] Nov 20, 2008  An extract drawn from the northern Okinawa birch tree is finding its way into an elixir essence that promises to reduce fatty acids and lower cholesterol. Read More ...

Deer-kill plan uncertain this winter; program might skip a year due to funding, and fewer complaints have been heard [ Portage Daily Register ] Nov 20, 2008  Money to again fund the controversial Portage deer-kill program is in the city's budget right now, but it might not stay there. With expenses always an issue, the $5,000 request might be cut by the Common Council, according to Tim Raimer, manager of Parks, Recreation and Forestry for Portage. Read More ...

FCStone Carbon Partners with ClimateSuite on Carbon Credit Management Platform [ Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance ] Nov 20, 2008  ST. LOUIS----FCStone Carbon, LLC has signed an agreement to license the ClimateSuite™ enterprise platform from TeraVista Systems, LLC. ClimateSuite is an on-demand back office system that manages emerging carbon offsets by automating the enrollment, verification, registration and aggregation workflow, as well as interaction with exchanges. Read More ...

Lawson for Equipment Service Management & Rental to Help Heavy Equipment Dealers Improve Profitability and Customer ... [ Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance ] Nov 20, 2008  ST. PAUL, Minn.----Lawson Software today announced the availability of Lawson for Equipment Service Management & Rental, a package of flexible business applications designed to help equipment dealers improve customer service and profitability throughout the lifecycle of every piece of equipment they sell or rent. Read More ...

New Center for Longleaf Pine Ecosystems a resource for the Southeast [ Opelika-Auburn News ] Nov 20, 2008  Southeastern landowners interested in converting their land into longleaf pine forests for the economic and environmental benefits now have an important resource for information and services in the recently created Center for Longleaf Pine Ecosystems in Auburn University's School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. Read More ...

Time, talent on display at Holiday Tree Festival [ West Side Leader & South Side News Leader ] Nov 20, 2008  DOWNTOWN AKRON — The talents of hundreds of volunteers are on display at the 27th Annual Holiday Tree Festival, which will take place Nov. 22-30 at the John S. Knight Center. Read More ...

Wisconsin DNR grants aid in controlling invasive species [ Pioneer Press ] Nov 20, 2008  EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Area lake management groups, including the city of Eau Claire and the Citizen Science Center of Beaver Creek Reserve, will be armed with more ammunition against aquatic invasive species. Read More ...