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 CouncilGreg Ina
2013 NUCFAC Meeting
Role as a Partner
• Development of 10 Year
Action Plan
• Annual recommendations
to Secretary of Agriculture
• Administration of grant
cost share program
2013 NUCFAC Meeting
Composition & Membership
2013 NUCFAC Meeting
The Council is 20 years old!
• 215 Projects approved
• Recommendations ~$20M
• Special focus grants and projects
• Annual strategic input to
Secretary of Agriculture
2013 NUCFAC Meeting
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?
2013 NUCFAC Meeting
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?
2013 NUCFAC Meeting
Greg Ina
Nancy Stremple
Thank You!
2013 National Urban and Community
Forestry Advisory Council