Boise Community Forestry

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1 Boise Community Forestry 2015 Management Plan Our Living City June 25 Public Workshop

2 Workshop Handouts Agenda Public input form Discussion session format Copies of discussion boards Vegetative Resource Resource Management Community Framework

3 Workshop Agenda & Objectives 1. Boise s Community Forest - Planning Together for the future Vegetative Resource What is it? Why is it important? Where does it live throughout our city? Resource Management Who cares for the community forest? Community Framework How we work together toward a healthy and vibrant Boise! 2. Collaborative Discussion Sessions Share ideas, answer questions Prioritize Goals Which goals take first priority? 3. Summary Wrap-up & Next Steps

4 Our Community Forest Our Plan Stakeholder Team (Jan Oct) Leadership & Public (May-June / Oct) Community 1. Establish Goals, Priorities, Strategies 2. Collaborate on final plan 3. Long-term investment in solutions 1. Feedback and input into Goals & Priorities 2. Input into final plan 3. Long-term investment in solutions Investment in building a healthy and vibrant community forest and city!

5 Boise s Community Forest Vegetative Resource Community Framework Resource Management

6 The Vegetative Resource Community Forest Our City landscapes (trees and vegetation) that provide benefits to the environment and our citizens Common Terms Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) Tree inventory Age (Size) / Condition / Species Native trees to Boise

7 Quick Facts 45,000 trees in the city Parks, Greenbelt and Open Space, Streets, Neighborhoods, Businesses 25% on public land (45,000+) 75% on private land (135,000+) Vegetative Resource Community Benefits Clean air and water = healthy environment & people Residential energy conservation Enhanced property values

8 Vegetative Resource The Value CLEAN AIR 260 tons of pollutants removed $3.3 M in reduced adverse human health impacts CLEAN WATER 54 M gallons mitigated $485,000 ENERGY CONSERVATION $381,300 reduction in summer cooling costs HEALTHY PEOPLE Public spaces promoting social interaction, health & fitness

9 Vegetative Resource Boise Tree Canopy = 16%

10 Vegetative Resource Public (25%) & Private Resource (75%)

11 Vegetative Resource Parks

12 Vegetative Resource Streets* *Ada County Highway District (ACHD) owns ROW and trees

13 Boise s Community Forest Vegetative Resource Community Framework Resource Management

14 Resource Management The managers of our community forest Caring for what s here Planning for the future Common Terms Tree inventory Age (Size) / Condition / Species / Risk Assessment Management Plan Ordinance and Policy Protection / Risk / Maintenance / Planning Funding / Staffing

15 Quick Facts Boise Community Forestry Arbor Day Foundation Tree City USA for 37 years First tree ordinance in 1952 & updated in full-time employees (10 certified arborists) Programs Spring tree care classes NeighborWoods & ReLeaf Boise Tree Stewards Laura Moore Cunningham Nursery Resource Management

16 Resource Management Community Forestry CUSTOMER SERVICE REP Brenda CITY FORESTER Brian Mission: Protect public safety, Health, and welfare through the Preservation and planting of Shade trees FORESTRY CREW CHIEF - Dennis FORESTRY SPECIALIST - Ryan FORESTRY SPECIALIST - Debbie NURSERY SPECIALIST - Matt Crew supervision (6+2) District inspections, etc District inspections, etc Laura Moore Cunningham Nursery R/W, Parks & Contracts Tree Stewards, outreach & ed Arbor Day, downtown trees, outreach & ed Outreach & Ed

17 Resource Management Community Forestry

18 Resource Management The City Planning & Development Services (PDS) Parks & Recreation Community Forestry Unit Public Works

19 Resource Management All Stewards Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC) Downtown Boise Association (DBA) Homeowners Community Forestry Tree Care, Nursery & Landscape Industries PDS, Public Works Future Community Forest Idaho Power Company

20 Boise s Community Forest Vegetative Resource Community Framework Resource Management

21 Community Framework Working together toward a healthy and vibrant Boise! Common Terms: Cooperation / interaction / action / involvement General awareness of trees

22 Quick Facts The City of Trees Making Boise the most livable city in the country LIV Boise Lasting, Innovative, Vibrant Energize our Neighborhoods Community Framework

23 Community Framework City Sustainability

24 Community Framework Our Living City

25 Community Framework Community Action CCDC DBA ACHD Homeowners Community Forestry Staff Contract Tree Stewards Tree Care, Nursery & Landscape Industries PDS, Public Works Sustainable Community Forest Idaho Power Company

26 Community Framework Neighborhood Action

27 Boise s Community Forest Vegetative Resource Community Framework Resource Management

28 Discussion Sessions Debbie Cook, Elizabeth Walker, Kathy Robert Brian Jorgenson, Derek Risso, Mark Baltes Vegetative Resource Review Discussion Boards Public Vote 3 Priority Goals Public feedback notepad & easels **3 x 20 min discussion sessions** Dennis Matlock, Lance Davisson, Matt Perkins Community Framework Review Discussion Boards Public Vote 3 Priority Goals Public Feedback notepad & easels Resource Management Review Discussion Boards Public Vote 3 Priority Goals Public Feedback notepad & easels

29 Priority Goals Vote: Top 3 Priority Goals

30 Discussion Sessions Debbie Cook, Elizabeth Walker, Kathy Robert Brian Jorgenson, Derek Risso, Mark Baltes Vegetative Resource Review Discussion Boards Public Vote 3 Priority Goals Public feedback notepad & easels **3 x 20 min discussion sessions** Dennis Matlock, Lance Davisson, Matt Perkins Community Framework Review Discussion Boards Public Vote 3 Priority Goals Public Feedback notepad & easels Resource Management Review Discussion Boards Public Vote 3 Priority Goals Public Feedback notepad & easels

31 Next Steps JUNE 25 Public Workshop June 25 July 10 Online survey & public input JULY - SEPTEMBER Draft plan development with staff & stakeholders

32 Staying Engaged Community Forestry Planning web-page: On-line survey open until July 10 Follow updates & review draft plan Contact: Brian Jorgenson, City Forester