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Groups, Local Goverments & Utility Companies
The Louisiana Urban Forestry Council encourages the planting of trees throughout Louisiana, and emphasizes local involvement, especially with the creation of local tree boards. Also, the LUFC relies on citizens and organizations (private and public) to help with the establishment, renewal and conservation of the state's tree canopy since the LUFC lacks the adequate resources (personnel, equipment, technical and financial) to directly implement projects in various communities; therefore, the Louisiana Urban Forestry Council has identified three main groups that can assist with improving the tree canopy of Louisiana: "Green Groups;" Local Governments; and Utility Companies.
- Green Groups
- Besides the Louisiana Urban Forestry Council, there are a number of other groups that work with trees or some other related "green" aspect of our environment. The LUFC, to facilitate the continued "greening" of this state, lists these groups here.
- Local Government
- Citizens and non-profit groups are naturally interested in trees in
their communities or within their jurisdictions. Each community is governed
by different laws and regulations; and, therefore, the Louisiana Urban Forestry
Council suggests interested parties to contact their local public officials
and municipal arborists for the laws that pertain to their area.
Louisiana.gov
Louisiana Municipal Association
Police Jury Association of Louisiana
- Citizens and non-profit groups are naturally interested in trees in
their communities or within their jurisdictions. Each community is governed
by different laws and regulations; and, therefore, the Louisiana Urban Forestry
Council suggests interested parties to contact their local public officials
and municipal arborists for the laws that pertain to their area.
- Utilities
- Utility arborists maintain trees in right of ways, easements and public
land their mission is to insure the uninterrupted transmission of electricity,
water, gas, safe unobstructed roadways, sidewalks etc.
It is vitally important to work representatives of these utility companies when dealing with trees and utility lines. The Council encourages people to contact their respective utility company (or city if utilities are municipally owned) to discuss any tree work needed. Here is a link that will provide you information on whom to contact:
Louisiana Public Service Commission
- Utility arborists maintain trees in right of ways, easements and public
land their mission is to insure the uninterrupted transmission of electricity,
water, gas, safe unobstructed roadways, sidewalks etc.
Monthly Tree Tips
See calendar, first day of the month.
Groups/Partners Related Links
General Information for Non-Profit Organizations
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Free Management Library
A very comprehensive, highly integrated library for non-profits and for-profit organizations. Highly recommended as a source to answer all your questions.
Grant / Reimbursement Information
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Independent Sector Values
The INDEPENDENT SECTOR Statement of Values and Code of Ethics for Nonprofit and Philanthropic Organizations is intended as a model for use by nonprofit organizations and foundations nationwide in determining the value of volunteer time.
