The Urban Forestry Committee is an advisory committee appointed by the mayor to assist the City in the management of its urban forest. The committee consists of nine members. The membership includes at least five local professionals with expertise in forestry management and practice. The committee meets monthly, generally on the third Friday of the month at 7:30 a.m. In addition to the duties below, the committee inspects trees in the right-of-ways, that have been requested to be removed. The duties and responsibilities of the Committee are as follows:

• Prepare an approved list of appropriate tree species for
  planting on City-owned property (list complete);

• Develop standards for planting, placement, pruning and
  maintenance of trees located on City property;

• Recommend specific actions to be taken regarding problems with trees;

• Develop a comprehensive street tree inventory;

• Provide, upon request, advice and consultation to the Mayor,
  City Council and City departments, on matters relating to trees.

Current members: