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Growth in growing We’re planting more area than ever This year, we “greened” 2.5 times more of San Francisco than we did in 2008, the year I joined Friends of the Urban Forest. Each year, the square footage of our plantings has grown, and since last year the square footage has almost doubled! The key to this growth has been the expansion of our Sidewalk Garden program. Though we’re best known as a tree plant- ing organization, we regard sidewalk gardens as an important part of the urban forest. Whenever we remove concrete from sidewalks, whether to plant trees or gardens, we increase the city’s beauty, its livability, and its ability to manage stormwater. To the average San Franciscan, stormwater capture may be low on the list of benefits our urban forest provides, but it’s among the most important benefits of our “green infrastructure.” Impermeable surfaces like streets and sidewalks channel water into our combined storm-sewer system, which becomes overloaded during heavy storms, resulting in flooding and polluted runoff into San Francisco Bay (just think of all the chemicals and residue that accumulate on our streets and get washed away by the rain). At this time of year we take stock of accomplishments, and the strong growth of our planting services—during economically tough times—is one I hope you’re proud of. We could not have done it without your participation and support. Thank you! Warmly, Executive Director TREE scapes December 2012 www.fuf.net 415-561-6890 From Dan’s Desk The Best Part of Our New Website Find the perfect tree with the Urban Tree Species Directory We’ve just launched a new website (www.fuf.net) that’s easy to navigate and packed with useful information and beautiful photos. Our favorite feature is the Urban Tree Species Directory (in the “Resources & Refer- ence” section), which shows the species we’ve selected for their ability to thrive in San Francisco. You can sort the list to show only the species that suit your taste and your location. Want a short, fast-growing tree that tolerates wind and sandy soil? With just a few clicks you’ll see that the Griselinia littoralis is the tree for you. Check it out! FUF’s annual “urban forest” planted, by square footage Includes trees and sidewalk gardens; 1 tree = 9 sq. ft., (median basin size) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 9,631 9,888 12,233 13,537 24,193 Planting sidewalk gardens in the Excelsior neighborhood in August.
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Growth in growingWe’re planting more area than everThis year, we “greened” 2.5 times more of San Francisco than we did in 2008, the year I joined Friends of the Urban Forest. Each year, the square footage of our plantings has grown, and since last year the square footage has almost doubled!
The key to this growth has been the expansion of our Sidewalk Garden program. Though we’re best known as a tree plant-
ing organization, we regard sidewalk gardens as an important part of the urban forest. Whenever we remove concrete from sidewalks, whether to plant trees or gardens, we increase the city’s beauty, its livability, and its ability to manage stormwater.
To the average San Franciscan, stormwater capture may be low on the list of benefits our urban forest provides, but it’s among the most important benefits of our “green infrastructure.” Impermeable surfaces like streets and sidewalks channel water into our combined storm-sewer system, which becomes overloaded during heavy storms, resulting in flooding and polluted runoff into San Francisco Bay (just think of all the chemicals and residue that accumulate on our streets and get washed away by the rain).
At this time of year we take stock of accomplishments, and the strong growth of our planting services—during economically tough times—is one I hope you’re proud of. We could not have done it without your participation and support. Thank you!
Warmly,
Executive Director
TREEscapes
December 2012
www.fuf.net415-561-6890
From Dan’s DeskThe Best Part of Our New WebsiteFind the perfect tree with the Urban Tree Species Directory
We’ve just launched a new website
(www.fuf.net) that’s easy to navigate
and packed with useful information
and beautiful photos. Our favorite
feature is the Urban Tree Species
Directory (in the “Resources & Refer-
ence” section), which shows the
species we’ve selected for their
ability to thrive in San Francisco.
You can sort the list to show only
the species that suit your taste
and your location. Want a short,
fast-growing tree that tolerates wind
and sandy soil? With just a few
clicks you’ll see that the Griselinia
littoralis is the tree for you. Check
it out!
FUF’s annual “urban forest” planted, by square footage
Includes trees and sidewalk gardens; 1 tree = 9 sq. ft., (median basin size)
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
9,631 9,888
12,233
13,537
24,193
Planting sidewalk gardens in the Excelsior neighborhood in August.
Summary of Audited Financials as of December 31, 2011
Following is an independently-audited financial summary of our most recent fiscal year, 2011.
Each year, it takes several months to compile our financial information and undergo indepen-
dent auditing. We hope this diligence provides you with the most comprehensive understand-
ing of Friends of the Urban Forest’s operations.
Upcoming EventsContact us to participate:
Tree or sidewalk garden planting volunteers—Doug, [email protected]
Tree care—Doug, [email protected]
Tree tours—Michele, [email protected]
If you want a tree, or want to help orga-nize a tree planting in your neighbor-hood, contact Doug, [email protected]
If you want a sidewalk garden, contact Karla, [email protected]
January 10-12—Median Planting, Bryant St, MissionJanuary 12—Tree Planting, Inner Sunset NorthJanuary 19—Tree Tour, location TBDJanuary 19—Tree Planting, MarinaJanuary 24—Community Forester Training beginsJanuary 26—Fruit Tree Planting (citywide)February 2—Tree Planting, South BernalFebruary 7-9—Sidewalk Garden installation, location TBDFebruary 16—Youth Tree Care Spring Session beginsFebruary 21-23—Sidewalk Garden installation, location TBDFebruary 28-March 2—Sidewalk Garden installation, location TBDMarch 9—Tree Planting, Outer SunsetMarch 16—Tree Planting, Crocker AmazonMarch 21-23—Sidewalk Garden installation, location TBD
Urban forestry goes mobileFree iPhone app for SF tree lovers
The Urban Forest Map iPhone app is now available. The Urban Forest Map is an interactive online catalogue of San Francisco’s trees that enables users to enter or browse information about the trees’ location, species, size, health and other features. Download the free app from the Apple App store, and you can use the Map on the go. Android version coming soon!
Government53%
Programs 77%
Earned Income9%
Fundraising9%
Corporate/Foundation15%
Individuals23%
General Admin14%
INCOME
Corporate/Foundation $235,606 15%
Individuals $379,648 23%
Government $863,203 53%
Earned Income $144,538 9%
TOTAL INCOME $1,622,995 100%
EXPENSES
Programs $1,214,034 77%
General Admin $220,382 14%
Fundraising $153,001 9%
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,587,417 100%
BALANCE SHEET SUMMARY
Assets $1,156,569
Liabilities $232,639
NET ASSETS $923,930
INCOME
EXPENSES
The greener a building’s surroundings, the fewer reported crimes.
Apartment buildings with high levels of greenery had 52% fewer
crimes than those without any trees. “Green” spaces are used
more frequently (by pedestrians and for recreation), which increases
“eyes on the street” and deters would-be criminals. Residents living
in “greener” surroundings report lower levels of fear, fewer
incivilities, and less violent behavior, because greenery promotes
a greater sense of community and alleviates mental fatigue, a
precursor to violent behavior.
Source: Kuo, F.E., & Sullivan, W.C. (2001). “Environment and crime in the inner city: Does vegetation reduce crime?” Environment and Behavior, 33(3), 343-367.
Factoid: Trees Reduce Crime
In a drear-nighted December,Too happy, happy tree,Thy branches ne’er rememberTheir green felicity.
—John Keats (1795–1821), English poet
Donors & Partners
INSTITUTIONAL DONORS
$20,000 and aboveCalifornia Department of Forestry & Fire Protection, California Department of Transportation, California ReLeaf American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Grant Program, The Kimball Foundation, The Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund, The Richard & Rhoda Goldman Fund, The Marie Mendenhall Cleasby Fund, Oracle, San Francisco Department of Public Works, San Francisco Office of Economic & Workforce Development, San Francisco Planning Department
$10,000–$19,999The Bank of America Charitable Foundation, San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing
$5,000–$9,999Constellation Energy, The Dale Stancliff Fund, The David B. Gold Foundation, Kaiser Permanente, State Farm Insurance, The Wallis Foundation, The Wells Fargo Foundation, Yahoo! Employee Foundation
$2,000–4,999The Clif Bar Family Foundation, The Walter & Elise Haas Foundation
In-KindAnchor Brewing, Bently Holdings, Lincoln Else, Lisa Guide, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Adam McChane, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, La Boulange, Chris Rhodes, SF Spots, Sports Basement, Three Twins Ice Cream
MAJOR DONORS
$5000 and overEliza Brown & Hal Candee, Dale Harbour Champion Family Trust, Steve & Nancy Grand, Mitzi Johnson, George Miller & Janet McKinley, Regan Pritzker & Christopher Olin, Grace & Steven Voorhis, Larry Was-serman, John Weeden & David Davies
$1000 to $4999Anonymous, Marian Beard & Daniel Wehrmeier, Helen Berggruen, Sandra & Paul Bessieres, Prof. & Mrs. John Boyle, Seymour Cohen, Community Thrift Store, James Darrah, Jim DeGolia & Terri Hanagan, Tara Delaney, Karen Donovan & Robert Aydlett, Alison Geballe, The Green Mango Foundation, Allen & Pat Grossman, Remy Hathaway, Janet Hoffman, Barbara Howald & Michael Blake, Harold Kirker, Neil Koris, Mr. Randall Laroche & Mr. David Laudon, David Marcantonio, Mike Meier, John Osterweis, Todd & Amanda Renschler, Steve & Chris Riess, Thomas & Shelagh Rohlen, Bill & Alice Russell-Shapiro, James & Gretchen Sandler, Asha Solomon, Rachel Strickland, Jeffrey Terry, Albert Wald, Judy Wedgley, Jonathan Weiner, Lee & Margaret Zeigler
$500 to $999Anne Atkinson, JP Balajadia, James & Heather Beal, Nick Bell, Thomas W Borden & Barbara S Borden Family Foundation, Stephen Bramfitt, Michael & Miriam Burnside, Peter Chase, Kit Colbert, Mark Conrad & Joyce Lin-Conrad, Marion Cope, Jeanne Darrah & David Robinson, Tom Ehnle, Jan Elizabeth, Christian & Jacqueline Erdman, Nancy Fee, Paul Feigenbaum & Judy Kemeny, Saul & Gloria Feldman, Brian Ferrall & Laurie Poston, Sara Flynn & Don Libbey, Myrna & Tom Frankel, Brad Frazier, Marsha Gale, Sachin Ganpule, Diane Gibson, Tom Goddard & He Liu, Gene Graham, Chintu Gudiya Foundation, Jason Harm, Peter & Nancy Keane, Linda Kendall, Geoffrey Kerr, Nancy Klokner & David Wiseblood, Michael Kossman, Robert Lane & Thomas Cantrell,
Mark Leno, Elaine Lissner, Judie Lucius, Gina Luzzi & Michelle Weston, Mike Marshall, Andrew Martinez-Fonts & Laura Martinez-Fonts, Don McPartland & Agnes Jue, Anne G. McWilliams, Teresa Olle & John Comerford, Osilas Foundation, Julie & Will Parish, David Parker, Christopher Pederson, Matthew Purdon, Adam Rubinson, George F. Salem & Gary K. Boatman, Carter & Emily Shoop, Lucretia & John Sias, Leslie Silverman, William Singleton, Pat Skala, Anne Stuhldreher & Timothy Wirth, Daniel Sullivan & Kathleen Wesner, Richard Taylor & Tracy Grubbs, Catherine Davis Teitelbaum, Adriana Thorne, Caroline Tsen & James Morris, Peter Wiley & Valerie Barth
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Bay Area Outward Bound, Bay Area Urban Forest Council, Bayview Greenwaste, Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco - Excel-sior Clubhouse, City CarShare, Community Thrift Store, Double Rock Organic Community Garden, Education Outside, Goldman Environmental Awards, Green School Yard Alliance, Hunters Point Family, Mayor’s Office Of Housing, Mission Graduates, Ocean Avenue Community Benefits District, Office of Senator Dianne Feinstein, Office of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Office of State Senator Mark Leno, Office of Supervisor Carmen Chu, Office of Supervisor David Chiu, Office of Supervisor John Avalos, Office of Supervisor Scott Wiener, Office of Mayor Ed Lee, Presidio Trust, San Francisco Board of Supervisors, San Francisco Clean City Coalition, San Francisco Conservation Corps, San Francisco Department of the Environment, San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, San Francisco Recreation & Park Depart-ment, San Francisco State University, San Francisco Unified School District, San Francisco Urban Forestry Council, Sunset Beacon Newspaper, Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center, University of California, Berkeley, University of San Francisco, Urban Forest Map, Urban High School
DONORS OF CARS
Bryan Cable, Gillian Kruskall, Modern Artifacts, Tae Park, James & Amanda Rose
We also extend our thanks to the hundreds of donors who gave us smaller gifts.
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Friends of the Urban Forest is a non-profit organization, founded in 1981, that offers financial, technical and practical assistance to individu-als and neighborhood groups who wish to plant and care for street trees and sidewalk gardens in San Francisco.
Board of DirectorsJim De Golia, Chair Jeanne Darrah, Vice ChairJon Braslaw, TreasurerKaren Donovan, SecretaryEliza BrownDavid CovellJohn FarnhamMarjorie FochtmanKerry LangeJay MurphyLaura TamSteve WardPatricia Wilson
Executive DirectorDan Flanagan
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Recently FUF’ed
Employees of Varsity Technologies joined FUF in October to install sidewalk gardens in the Mission neighborhood.
Elliot Goliger led a Pruning Workshop for FUF near Dolores Park in November.
FUF hosted a Neighborhood Tree Planting in the southern Mission in September.
FUF installed sidewalk gardens in the Outer Sunset neighborhood in September.
