The Urban Forest Network

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1 The Urban Forest Network Western Tree Management Symposium Street Tree Seminar January 20, 2011 Walt Warriner

2 Career Success Make yourself irreplaceable

3 The purpose of the green industry Benefit our environment Scientific research Industry standards Government regulations

4 What is the urban forest network? Govt./ Utility Commerce The Public Urban & Community Forests

5 Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition

6 City Council Business Merchants Chamber of Commerce Building & Safety Transportation Buses Airports Railroads The Public Upper Management Planning Commission Architecture Planning Engineering i Urban Forestry Parks Public Landscapes Code Compliance Police Fire Public Works Cemeteries Contractors t Developers Activists

7 Who impacts the Urban Forest? Urban Foresters Public Works Superintendents Landscape Professionals Landscape Architects Landscape Contractors t Pest Control Advisors Irrigation Consultants Nurseries

8 Who impacts the Urban Forest? Urban Foresters Public Works Superintendents Landscape Professionals Planners Development Agreements Long range plans

9 Planning out an Urban Forest Review of the city s formal documents General Plan Open Space Element Specific plans Downtown Urban Design Plan Redevelopment Plan Parks Master Plan Urban Forest Management Plan

10 Who impacts the Urban Forest? Urban Foresters Public Works Superintendents Landscape Professionals Planners Public Safety Risk Management

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12 Who impacts the Urban Forest? Urban Foresters Public Works Superintendents Landscape Professionals Planners Public Safety Risk Management Police

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14 Who impacts the Urban Forest? Urban Foresters Public Works Superintendents Landscape Professionals Planners Public Safety Risk Management Police Fire

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16 Who impacts the Urban Forest? Urban Foresters Public Works Superintendents Landscape Professionals Planners Public Safety The public Homeowners, merchants & businesses Community / Homeowner Associations Activists

17 Who impacts the Urban Forest? Urban Foresters Public Works Superintendents Landscape Professionals Planners Public Safety The public School Districts

18 Who impacts the Urban Forest? Urban Foresters Public Works Superintendents Landscape Professionals Planners Public Safety The public School Districts Decision i makers

19 Who impacts the Urban Forest? Urban Foresters Public Works Superintendents Landscape Professionals Planners Public Safety The public School Districts Decision i makers Legal decisions & long term plans

20 The Network Urban Forestry Environmental Programs Finance Professional Trade Organizations Legal Community Upper Management The Public Parks Public Works Planning Public Safety Commerce Open Spaces Engineering & Architecture Development Risk Management Resident Groups Cemeteries Transportation Building & Safety Police Non Profits Coastlines & Waterways Street Maintenance Code Compliance Fire Activists

21 Establishing a Presence Product association Sharing expertise Influence & Education Communities Councils, Commissions & Boards Schools & Churches Clientele

22 Knowledge and skills of the profession Commitment to self-improvement Experience Education Credentials Professional memberships Leadership

23 Professional Trade Organizations Local Street Tree Seminar Regional Western Chapter ISA National TCIA The Voice for Trees Accreditation Certified Safety Professionals

24 Professional Trade Organizations Local Street Tree Seminar Regional Western Chapter ISA National TCIA SUFC

25 Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition American Forests American Nursery & Landscape Association American Planning Association American Public Works Association American Society of Consulting Arborists American Society of Landscape Architects The Davey Tree Expert Company International City/County Management Association International Society of Arboriculture Keep America Beautiful National Arbor Day Foundation National Association of Conservation Districts National Association of State Foresters National Recreation and Parks Association Society of American Foresters Society of Municipal Arborists Tree Care Industry Association TreeLink Utility Arborist Association

26 Professional Trade Organizations Local Street Tree Seminar Regional Western Chapter ISA National TCIA SUFC SMA Municipal Forestry Institute Accreditation

27 Professional Trade Organizations Local Regional National International ISA

28 Where does Urban Forestry fit? More trees in an urban forest than: Street lights Traffic lights Fire hydrants Parking meters Traffic signs Vehicles in all departments combined Every street you drive on

29 Where does Urban Forestry fit? Accounting & Reporting Guidance Rigorous Standards Credibility for Offsets Carbon Reduction Ton (CRT) Compensates for emissions Real and verifiable Tracked by Registry

30 Climate Action Reserve Chartered by state legislation in 2001 Sets standards for GHG reductions Issues carbon offsets Balances business, government, and environmental interests Monitors adherence to standards

31 What is a Carbon Offset? Sequesters Carbon Reduction Ton (CRT) 1 metric ton (to) (2,205 lb) Compensates for emissions elsewhere Real and verifiable Purchased via Registries to: Offset emissions, carbon neutral Fulfill corporate targets Gain experience Enhance branding

32 Effectiveness of Urban Forestry Necessity of projects Timing Right tree for the right place Permanence

33 Effectiveness of Urban Forestry Degree of public control by Agency Policy Most control = parks, residential areas Moderate control = public landscapes Least control = business districts Sites affected by public projects Street & sidewalk repairs Utility work Development projects Large scale streetscape projects

34 Effectiveness of Urban Forestry Public Resource Management Maintenance Monitoring Annual Reporting

35 Effectiveness of Urban Forestry Annual Reporting Tree Maintenance Plan Tree planting Young tree care Mature tree care Tree removals Administration Financial reporting Expenditures Budget projections Leakage control

36 Non Profits Environmental Programs Legal Community Finance Engineering & Architecture Transportation Street Maintenance Parks Upper Management Professional Trade Organizations Cemeteries The Public Open Spaces Urban Forest Network Public Safety Coastlines & Waterways Building & Safety Commerce Public Works Police Development Risk Management Resident Groups Planning Code Compliance Fire Activists

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