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• Tree Hugging Takes on New Meaning June 11, 2012
  Guest column by Diane Brossart, president of Valley Forward Association. Environmentalists have historically advocated for planting and saving trees. However, scientists are suggesting a paradigm shift in our approach to managing forest fires and preserving our ecosystem. Cutting down smaller trees, they say, is actually good for the forest environment. Past […]
• River Restoration Projects Enhance Quality of Life May 25, 2012
  Guest column by Diane Brossart, president of Valley Forward Association. With spring in the air, clean ups and green ups are happening all over the Valley and state. Thousands of volunteers are participating in beautification projects in their neighborhoods from tree plantings to trash pickups to weeding and general spruce ups. It’s encouraging to see commun […]
• The Business Community Rallies in Support of Arizona Parks March 6, 2012
  Guest column by Diane Brossart, president of Valley Forward Association. A statewide coalition backed by more than 300 businesses and parks stakeholders rallied at the state capitol this month in support of legislation to bolster the financial condition of Arizona State Parks. The lead organizations were Arizona Forward, a business-based alliance focused on […]