Model Community Forestry Internship Program (NA-99-0413)
NA-99-0413
The Greening of Detroit's Model Community Forestry Internship Program (MCFIP) gives the tools to train graduates in order to strengthen forestry programs and drive communities to maintain and restore ecosystems.
The Greening of Detroit's Model Community Forestry Internship Program (MCFIP) will provide educators and community forestry organizations with the tools to train graduates so they can strengthen forestry programs and empower communities to restore their ecosystems. In addition, MCFIP will increase environmental awareness among residents living in urban settings nationally and provide opportunities for them to effect environmental decay. Through the MCFIP, The Greening will: 1) Encourage students throughout the country to pursue careers in urban forestry; 2) Develop strong community outreach and advocacy skill among graduates; 3) Increase awareness of environmental concerns within urban communities.
$ 38,000
$ 13,000
$ 25,000
1999
2001
Michael Rains
USDA Forest Service-NA
11 Campus Blvd Suite 200
Newton Square, PA 19073
(610) 557-4133
Education, Communication & Outreach, None
Urban Forest Management, Education Programs (Public)
Michigan