The Role of the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council as a Partner to You

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2013 NUCFAC Meeting 2013 National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council Greg Ina

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The Role of the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council as a Partner to You Greg Ina, National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council About: This presentation will discuss the role and function of the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC). It will introduce the Council’s 2016-2026 action plan and identify opportunities for involvement within the urban forestry community.

Transcript of The Role of the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council as a Partner to You

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Forestry Advisory CouncilGreg Ina

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Role as a Partner

• Development of 10 Year

Action Plan

• Annual recommendations

to Secretary of Agriculture

• Administration of grant

cost share program

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Composition & Membership

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The Council is 20 years old!

• 215 Projects approved

• Recommendations ~$20M

• Special focus grants and projects

• Annual strategic input to

Secretary of Agriculture

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Partner Input & Feedback

Natural disasters

Invasive pests and disease

Budget reductions

Disconnect with the nurseries and LAs

Development conflicts

Solar access conflicts

Aging tree populations @ EOL

Climate changes

Water scarcity

Lack of new professionals

Lack of planting

NUCFAC SURVEY FOR 2013 PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY FORESTRY CONFERENCE

What are the 3 greatest challenges you see facing the urban forestry community in

the next 5 years?

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Partner Input & Feedback

Providing leadership

Education and mentorship

Sustainable community development

Urban forest benefits to society

Environmental benefits of urban forests

Enhanced education and awareness

Enhanced research and development

NUCFAC SURVEY FOR 2013 PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY FORESTRY CONFERENCE

What are the 3 greatest opportunities you see facing the urban forestry community in

the next 5 years?

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Greg Ina

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Nancy Stremple

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Thank You!

2013 National Urban and Community

Forestry Advisory Council