2001 National Urban Forest Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C.- The 2001 National Urban Forest Conference theme is Investing Natural Capital in Urban Places: A Green Revenue Stream for Metro America. Conference attendees will learn about new techniques to measure green infrastructure and to calculate the benefits it provides using the latest computer technology. The conference will also highlight public policies designed to increase natural capital and action programs that engage communities in rebuilding the green infrastructure. Registration and exhibitor materials are available at the American Forests Web site, www.americanforests.org.