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To develop\u00a0 a network of arboreta across Tennessee that are well-maintained, open to the public and proactively utilized\u00a0 for experiential education about trees and the important role they play in communities.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Vision” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”161.3px” custom_margin=”||49px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n To have a TUFC certified arboretum that is within a 30-minute drive of every Tennessee community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n 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global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Model stewardship practices for a healthy and safe arboretum\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Renewal” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Recertify every three years and seek continual development<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][DIVI_wpDataTable id=”14″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_font_size_tablet=”” module_font_size_phone=”14px” module_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/DIVI_wpDataTable][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column 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_module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It\u2019s never too early to start planning!\u00a0 Establishing and maintaining an arboretum is a commitment that requires a collaborative effort and adequate resources.\u00a0 We encourage you to consider the following during the planning phase:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Technical Assistance:<\/strong><\/p>\n Please contact TUFC if you need assistance finding qualified individuals for tree identification and arboreta development advising beyond the listed resources below.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tree ID Pocket Guide<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n TN Urban Foresters Directory<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Memphis Botanic Garden Tree Team<\/a><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Funding Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n TAEP Community Tree Planting Grant<\/a> (Eligible Expenses: shipping of trees, planting, mulch, irrigation devices, tree labels and signage<\/strong>)<\/span><\/p>\n 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Cultivars of the same genus and species will not count toward its tree total.<\/span><\/p>\n Qualifying trees are:<\/span><\/p>\n **Do not order labels until your tree list is approved**<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_level=”h3″ closed_toggle_font=”||||||||” body_font=”|300|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Submit Application Materials (July 31st)” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n TUFC will share the digital application form upon approval of your Tree List.<\/span><\/p>\n Applications are processed from March \u2013 July.\u00a0 Processing of feedback and approval can take up to four weeks. <\/span><\/p>\n Required materials include:<\/span><\/p>\n The inspection will not be scheduled until your application has been submitted and approved.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion 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