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SUMMARY:Communicating with Impact: Building Relationships and Inspiring Action
DESCRIPTION:A UCFS Learning Series webinar!\n*This event is rescheduled to March 5th due to technical difficulties during its originally scheduled time.\n\nLeadership can be challenging\, especially when fostering relationships among residents\, city staff\, community organizations\, and businesses. How effectively are you engaging your community? Are you confident in communicating your vision and inspiring others to act? \nThis workshop is designed to help you develop the communication skills essential for effective leadership focusing on three key areas: advocating for trees and their benefits within the community\, facilitating effective meetings\, and navigating difficult one-on-one conversations. You’ll learn to clearly articulate your vision\, align it with the interests of diverse collaborators\, and inspire collective action. Through practice\, you’ll enhance your negotiation\, listening\, and overall communication abilities\, ensuring your vision is both understood and embraced. \nWhether you’re looking to improve meeting facilitation\, advocate for trees and their benefits\, or handle difficult one-on-one conversations with confidence\, this training is for you. Effective communication is the cornerstone of building trust\, collaboration\, and impactful change in your community. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow as a leader and make a meaningful difference. \nLearning Objectives\nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nArticulate a clear\, compelling vision that resonates with diverse audiences and inspires collaboration.\nLead engaging meetings and discussions that align collaborators and drive results.\nNavigate challenging conversations difficult one-on-one conversations with empathy\, confidence\, and clarity.\n\nISA CEUs approved \nRegister today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/communicating-with-impact-building-relationships-and-inspiring-action/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250213T143000
DTSTAMP:20250205T220218Z
CREATED:20241220T142335Z
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SUMMARY:UCFS Member and Friends Regional Meet-Up: Cincinnati-Area
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get to know each other. Join UCFS members and non-members for a regional meet-up in the Cincinnati area to socialize and learn from your peers. Inviting all urban and community forestry folks from Cinci and surrounding areas – Louisville\, Lexington\, Columbus\, Indianapolis\, etc. – to join us! \nFill out the registration form below and use the calendar button to add the event to your calendar. Your organizer will be in touch with those that RSVP directly once the exact restaurant/location is secured. Hope to see you there.
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-cincinnati-area/
LOCATION:Moerlein Lager House\, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T130000
DTSTAMP:20241212T163138Z
CREATED:20241212T163138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T163138Z
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SUMMARY:Urban Forest Strike Team: Supporting Communities through Storm Recovery
DESCRIPTION:A UCFS Learning Series webinar!\n\nAcross the nation\, urban and community foresters are grappling with the devastating impacts of natural disasters and the aftermath of recovery. Additionally\, many of our most underserved communities lack the expertise and resources needed to assess and manage storm-damaged trees—essential elements for a healthy and resilient community. \nThe Illinois Urban Forest Strike Team (UFST) was born from the need to address this challenge. A collaborative effort between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Urban and Community Forestry Program and the USDA Forest Service\, UFST was created following a series of devastating hurricanes in 2007. Its mission is to assist communities by enhancing public safety\, accelerating recovery\, minimizing urban tree canopy loss\, and helping document disaster recovery needs for potential FEMA reimbursement. \nThis initiative trains\, recruits\, and deploys certified Urban Foresters and Arborists to assess storm-damaged trees using industry-leading arboriculture and FEMA standards. By deploying skilled arborists and passionate volunteers\, the team plays a pivotal role in sustainable disaster recovery. They use advanced tree risk assessment protocols and GIS technology to inventory publicly owned trees—identifying those that need mitigation while preserving those that can thrive. These efforts help communities recover faster\, fostering stronger\, more resilient urban ecosystems. \nMore than just rebuilding\, the Strike Team’s work nurtures the long-term health of our environment\, strengthens social bonds\, and contributes to the fight against climate change. Join this Learning Series session to learn how to launch this powerful initiative in your own community. Together\, we can restore valuable community trees\, enhance public health\, and create thriving\, resilient communities in the face of future challenges. Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of this exciting\, mission-driven movement! \nLearning Objectives\nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nBuild the foundational elements of establishing an volunteer Strike Team.\nConduct and manage volunteer lead rapid tree risk assessments to support post-storm recovery efforts.\nLead an Urban Forest Strike Team initiative in your own community\, building local resilience and protecting urban and community trees.\n\nISA CEUs will be applied for. \nRegister today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/urban-forest-strike-team-supporting-communities-through-storm-recovery/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250118T170000
DTSTAMP:20250115T230515Z
CREATED:20241107T194623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T230515Z
UID:16468-1737208800-1737219600@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED! UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: LA Area – California
DESCRIPTION:This event is postponed. Please check back for a reschedule date. \nCome be with your tree-people! Join UCFS members and non-members for a LA-area meet-up to socialize and learn from your peers. \nFill out the registration form below and use the calendar button to add the event to your calendar. See you soon!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-la-area-california-2/
LOCATION:Angel City Lumber\, 251 South Anderson St\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90033\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T130000
DTSTAMP:20241108T120509Z
CREATED:20241108T120509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T120509Z
UID:16569-1734004800-1734008400@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:Pathways to Equity: Empowering Communities Through Environmental Justice & Inclusive Urban Forestry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring webinar on driving meaningful\, community-led change through environmental justice and inclusive urban planning! \nLearn how understanding disparities rooted in historical urban design can lay the groundwork for equitable urban and community forestry initiatives. \nDiscover the power of the Urban Forestry and Environmental Justice Playbook in helping cities reimagine urban forests and address legacies of environmental inequality. In this session\, we’ll explore the Playbook’s framework for tackling environmental disparities\, drawing on the City of Syracuse’s long-standing partnership with community-based urban forestry organizations. We’ll dive into successful coalition-building strategies for addressing challenges like uneven tree canopies including how to engage residents in community-centered public science and foster resilient urban forests. \nThe City of Syracuse will share hands-on tools and strategies for engaging communities and forming impactful partnerships and coalitions. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical skills to empower your community and drive sustainable change for a healthier\, more equitable future! \nAdditional details coming soon. ISA CEUs will be applied for. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/pathways-to-equity-empowering-communities-through-environmental-justice-inclusive-urban-forestry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T120000
DTSTAMP:20241108T121504Z
CREATED:20241108T121504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T121504Z
UID:16573-1733396400-1733400000@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:Young and Emerging Professionals (35 yrs and under) Virtual Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:The field of urban forestry is young and rapidly growing. Young and emerging professionals are helping to shape the emerging field and will be the future face of the industry. Join us for the first meet up of the UCFS’s Young and Emerging Professionals committee focused on people working in or studying urban forestry who are 35 years and under. Come to meet other professionals in the field of urban forestry and learn from each other’s experiences. We will discuss career goals\, how to shape your own career path\, and changes in the industry. Our goal is to provide an equitable and accessible space that all young and emerging professionals are welcome to attend and learn from each other. \nSign-Up to Attend!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/young-and-emerging-professionals-35-yrs-and-under-virtual-meet-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T200000
DTSTAMP:20241108T122229Z
CREATED:20241108T122229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T122229Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTree Social at the Annual UCFS Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join UCFS members and friends for a in-person social with LGBTree! \nPlease join LGBTree\, a UCFS Affinity Group\, for an in-person social during the UCFS Annual Conference being held in Chicago\, IL on November 19. This will be a time to socialize and be with your trees friends who self-identify as LGBTQIA+. \nWe want to ensure participants feel comfortable. Therefore\, we will be keeping this event open to just those in the queer community. We plan to have future events open to all\, including allies so please stay tuned. \n  \nDate: Tuesday\, November 19 \nTime: 7:00-8:00pm\, Central Time \nLocation: Salon 12\, 3rd Floor\, Palmer House Hotel\, Chicago\, IL\n \nYour hosts: \n\nLGBTree\, a UCFS Affinity Group\n\nSign-Up to Attend!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/lgbtree-social-at-the-annual-ucfs-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241107T193000
DTSTAMP:20241024T195841Z
CREATED:20241017T210301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241024T195841Z
UID:16365-1731000600-1731007800@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: LA Area – California
DESCRIPTION:Come be with your tree-people! Join UCFS members and non-members for a LA-area meet-up to socialize and learn from your peers. \nDate: Thursday\, November 7 \nTime: 5:30-7:30pm\, Pacific Time \nLocation: Congregation Brewery & Cocina 300 S Raymond Ave\, Pasadena CA\n \n1 block South of the Del Mar/Raymond Gold Line Stop. \nYour local hosts: \n\nLora Hall\, City of San Marino\nRaquel Falco\, Inland Urban Forest Council\n\nRSVPs appreciated\, but not required. Register at the link below – members log-in; non-members will make a profile. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-la-area-california/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T133000
DTSTAMP:20240930T222913Z
CREATED:20240930T222913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T222913Z
UID:15450-1729942200-1729949400@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: Bay Area - California
DESCRIPTION:Come be with your tree-people! Join UCFS members and non-members for a Bay-area meet-up to socialize and learn from your peers. \nJoin UCFS members and friends for a meet-up in the Bay Area! \nDate: Saturday\, October 26 \nTime: 11:30-1:30pm\, Pacific Time \nLocation: Tony and Albas Pizza and Pasta Restaurant\, 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd\, San Jose\, CA 95128\n \nYour local hosts: \n\nLisa English\, UCFS Outreach Committee member\nKarla Nagy\, UCFS Program and Education Manager\n\nRSVPs appreciated\, but not required. Register at the link below – members log-in; non-members will make a profile. \nRegister here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-bay-area-california/
LOCATION:Tony and Albas Pizza and Pasta Restaurant\, 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd\, San Jose\, CA\, 95128\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241024T130000
DTSTAMP:20241002T140058Z
CREATED:20240821T131720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T140058Z
UID:14232-1729771200-1729774800@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:Clearing the Backlog: Managing the Growing Demand for Municipal Tree Services
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a UCFS Learning Series! \nUrban foresters across the United States and Canada face an ever-growing workload and demand for critical tree maintenance services involving the removal of pruning\, removals\, and stumping. This increase is driven by greater public awareness\, extreme weather\, climate change\, invasive species\, development pressures\, and growing or aging urban forests. These challenges highlight the critical need for operational excellence in urban forest management\, especially given the constraints of finite resources and competing priorities. \nThe City of Mississauga\, Canada’s seventh-largest city\, has risen to this challenge with notable success. Within just six months\, Mississauga cleared a two-year stumping backlog and launched an ambitious plan to clear the work order backlog and build capacity. Their strategy includes an innovative new tree maintenance contract\, implementing a proactive tree maintenance program\, streamlining workflows and processes\, and improving customer experience using technology. \nJoin us for this insightful webinar as we explore the opportunities\, challenges\, tactics\, and tools for managing the growing demand for municipal tree services. Learn from Mississauga’s experience and strategies to improve service delivery\, enhance operational efficiency\, and leverage technology in urban forest management. This session is a must for urban forestry professionals seeking to elevate their practices and achieve excellence in managing urban forests. \nLearning Objectives: \nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the growing demand for municipal tree services and key drivers\, including the existing conditions\, and constraints in administering maintenance programs.\nIdentify best practices for operational excellence in urban forest management\, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.\nImplement technology to streamline workflows\, enhance data management\, and improve customer experience.\n\nApproved for one ISA CEU. \nRegister today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/clearing-the-backlog-managing-the-growing-demand-for-municipal-tree-services/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T180000
DTSTAMP:20241016T222103Z
CREATED:20241015T213816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T222103Z
UID:16235-1729530000-1729533600@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:UCFS Members and Friends Virtual Meet-Up for LGBTQIA+ Self-identified Urban and Community Foresters
DESCRIPTION:Join UCFS members and friends for a virtual LGBTree meet-up! \nPlease join LGBTree for our first virtual social. We will listen to a personal talk from Natalie Krug. Natalie is an Arborist/Urban Forester in San Mateo County\, California. She will discuss how embracing her queerness as an adult and professional led to interesting revelations about her relationship with trees. Following a Q and A of Natalie’s talk\, we will have a time to get to know each other lead by the LGBTree committee. \nThis virtual social will be a chance to learn from and be with your trees friends who self-identify as LGBTQIA+. We want to ensure participants feel comfortable. Therefore\, we will be keeping this event open to just those in the queer community. We plan to have future events open to all\, including allies so please stay tuned. \nDate: Monday\, October 21 \nTime: 5:00-6:00pm\, Eastern Time \nLocation: Microsoft Teams\n \nYour hosts: \n\nLGBTree\, a UCFS Affinity Group\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-lgbtree/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241014T200000
DTSTAMP:20240924T212707Z
CREATED:20240924T183505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T212707Z
UID:15322-1728925200-1728936000@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: Chicago-Area
DESCRIPTION:Come be with your tree-people! Join UCFS members and non-members for a Chicago-area meet-up to socialize and learn from your peers. \nDate: Monday\, October 14 \nTime: 5:00-8:00pm\, Central Time \nLocation: Noon Whistle Brewery\, 800 E Roosevelt Rd\, Lombard\, IL 60148 \nYour local hosts: \n\nJoe Hansen\, Village of Wilmette\nEric Hendrickson\, Village of Lombard\nGrant Jones\, Village of Oak Park\nGreg Soltwisch\, Village of Downers Grove\n\nDetails: Meet in The Barrel Room. Brief welcome around 5:15pm. \nRSVPs appreciated\, but not required. Register at the link below – members log-in; non-members will make a profile. \nRegister here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-meet-up-chicago-area/
LOCATION:Noon Whistle Brewery\, 800 E Roosevelt Rd\, Lombard\, IL\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T080000
DTSTAMP:20240926T021935Z
CREATED:20240924T192245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T021935Z
UID:15329-1728370800-1728374400@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: New England Chapter ISA
DESCRIPTION:Come be with your tree-people! Join UCFS members and non-members for a meet-up during the New England Chapter ISA Annual Conference to socialize and learn from your peers. \nDate: Tuesday\, October 8 \nTime: 7:00-8:00am\, Eastern Time \nLocation: New England ISA Conference\, Crown Plaza\, Warwick\, Rhode Island\n \nYour local hosts: \n\nDavid Lefcourt\, City of Cambridge\, MA\nDoug Still\, Retired\, City of Providence\, RI\nJosh Behounek\, Davey Resource Group\nRich Parasiliti\, City of Northampton\, MA\n\nDetails: Meet at the UCFS booth during the morning continental breakfast. \nRSVPs appreciated\, but not required. Register at the link below – members log-in; non-members will make a profile. \nRegister here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-meet-up-new-england-chapter-isa/
LOCATION:Crown Plaza\, 801 Greenwich Ave\, Warwick\, RI\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T193000
DTSTAMP:20241002T201251Z
CREATED:20241002T201251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T201251Z
UID:15680-1728325800-1728329400@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: MAC-ISA
DESCRIPTION:Join UCFS members and friends for a meet-up during the MidAtlantic Chapter ISA Annual Conference! \nDate: Monday\, October 7 \nTime: 6:30-7:30pm\, Eastern Time \nLocation: Delta Mariott\, 725 Woodlake Drive Chesapeake\, Virginia in the Luminous Restaurant and Lounge \nYour local hosts: \n\nJamie King\, American Forests\n\nRSVPs appreciated\, but not required. Register at the link below – members log-in; non-members will make a profile. \nRegister here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-mac-isa/
LOCATION:Delta Marriott\, 725 Woodlake Drive\, Chesapeake\, VA\, 23320\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T133000
DTSTAMP:20240924T174901Z
CREATED:20240807T184633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T174901Z
UID:13939-1727352000-1727357400@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:Roots of Resilience: 20 Years of Transforming EAB Challenges into Successful Urban Forest Management
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a UCFS Learning Series! This Learning Series event is hosted in collaboration with the American Public Works Association. \nFree for UCFS Members; $20 for non-members \nEmerald Ash Borer (EAB) has proven to be one of the most destructive invasive species to ever hit North American forests. Exactly 20 years after its first detection in the East Coast and Midwest of the U.S. and Canada EAB reached the Western regions in 2022. Despite decades of monitoring\, treatment and extensive tree removals\, EAB continues to spread west\, while other threats like the Invasive Shot Hole Borer (ISHB) have been found creeping north from southern California.  \nIn this exclusive UCFS Learning Series\, we will delve into the hard-earned wisdom from the front lines of EAB response and hear directly from experts and practitioners who have been managing EAB infestations since the early days of its detection. Whether you’re new or a seasoned veteran of EAB and other invasive pests\, this session will equip you with proven strategies for engaging political stakeholders\, crafting ordinances to protect trees on private property\, and spearheading successful community outreach and education efforts. You’ll come away with key takeaways for detecting\, treating\, and managing pest outbreaks\, and learn what these experts wish they had done from the beginning to prevent the spread.  \nJoin us for this unique opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from those who have faced the challenges of EAB head-on for the knowledge you need to manage the invasive pests in your urban and community forests.   \n Learning Objectives  \nParticipants will be able to:  \n\nImplement the strategies for detecting\, treating\, and managing EAB and invasive pest outbreaks. \n\n\nDevelop local bylaws and ordinances to protect private property trees from invasive pest outbreaks. \n\n\nEmploy successful strategies to engage and educate local communities\, governments\, and other stakeholders in rallying support and resources to manage invasive pest outbreaks. \n\nSpeakers: \n\nAnthony Daniel\, Biologist and Urban Forester\, City of Montreal\, Canada\nPhilip Potyondy\, Sustainable Forestry Coordinator\, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation\nDr. Fredric Miller\, Illinois Forest Health Specialist\, State of Illinois\nShane McQuillan\, City Forester\, City of Des Moines and APWA Facilities and Grounds Committee Co-Chair\n\nApproved for one (1) ISA CEU. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/dealing-with-eab-past-present-and-future-members-only-learning-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T130000
DTSTAMP:20240905T151515Z
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SUMMARY:Is Your Tree Protection Ordinance Constitutional?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UCFS Learning Series! \nIn modern times\, tree protection laws and ordinances of all different kinds are found in many jurisdictions. But if a law or ordinance conflicts with the fundamental rules of a state or federal constitution\, then the law is invalid to the extent of conflict. This presentation discusses a sampling of the constitutional challenges that have tested various tree protection laws in the U.S. courts\, both successfully and unsuccessfully. Topics include takings\, substantive and procedural due process\, equal protection\, excessive fines\, search and seizure\, and even freedom of speech rights. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify eight different arguments challenging the constitutionality of a tree ordinance and why each was successful or unsuccessful\nExplain the difference between a constitutional and unconstitutional exaction\nExplain the level of deference courts give a municipality’s ordinance under a “police power” challenge\n\nApproved for one ISA CEU. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/is-your-tree-protection-ordinance-constitutional/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T120000
DTSTAMP:20240820T211527Z
CREATED:20240820T171057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T211527Z
UID:14217-1726138800-1726142400@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:Young and Emerging Professionals (35 yrs and under) Virtual Meet-Up
DESCRIPTION:The field of urban forestry is young and rapidly growing. Young and emerging professionals are helping to shape the emerging field and will be the future face of the industry. Join us for the first meet up of the UCFS’s Young and Emerging Professionals committee focused on people working in or studying urban forestry who are 35 years and under. Come to meet other professionals in the field of urban forestry and learn from each other’s experiences. We will discuss career goals\, how to shape your own career path\, and changes in the industry. Our goal is to provide an equitable and accessible space that all young and emerging professionals are welcome to attend and learn from each other. \nDuring this meeting the group will: \n\nBegin a roadmap for career development within urban forestry.\nCreate a network of professionals to provide support and mentorship.\nProvide tools to grow personally and professionally in urban forestry and beyond.\n\nISA CEUs applied for and pending. \nSign-Up to Attend!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/young-and-emerging-professional-virtual-meet-up/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20240719T142412Z
CREATED:20240709T140840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T142412Z
UID:12273-1724328000-1724331600@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:Trees First. Wood Next: Realizing the Highest and Best Use for Urban Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a UCFS Learning Series webinar! \nAlong with providing beauty and environmental benefits for the 80% of Americans who live in urban areas\, urban and community forests provide a habitat for wildlife and\, arguably\, even greater ecological benefits as trees reach end of life.  When trees in the urban forest are removed for reasons other than harvest\, their “urban wood” can be captured and incorporated back into the built environment\, completing this virtuous circle. \nOpportunities to maximize utilization of urban and community trees are scalable and can be found in almost all communities. Changing attitudes and practices to maximize utilization of urban forest products can develop a supply of raw material that can feed both established and newly created markets. \nJoin us to learn about the successful solid wood waste program developed by Milwaukee Forestry Services and discuss their strategies\, practices\, and partnerships that have reduced operation and disposal costs while building community awareness and connection to the essential qualities of urban and community forests and their resources. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDescribe the elements necessary to establish and implement sustainable urban forestry management practices that capture the full worth of urban and community trees.\nEngage with the Urban Wood Network\, Inc. to raise awareness of the benefits of urban forest products.\nDevelop multi-sector partnerships that maximize the benefits of urban and community forests.\n\nISA CEUs applied for and pending. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/trees-first-wood-next-realizing-the-highest-and-best-use-for-urban-trees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T130000
DTSTAMP:20240703T154844Z
CREATED:20240703T154506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T154844Z
UID:12260-1721736000-1721739600@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:Implementing Safety Differently for City Foresters Overseeing Tree and Vegetation Management Crews
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UCFS Learning Series co-hosted with the Utility Arborist Association! \nIn the evolving landscape of safety practices\, the concepts of Safety I and Safety II have existed to analyze work activity and keep workers safe. The shift from traditional Safety I approaches to the contemporary Safety II\, often referred to as Safety Differently\, has been profound. Safety I’s reactive approach often places blame on employees\, assuming errors or intentional violations as the root cause. This overlooks the actual dynamics of work in the field. Safety II seeks to understand how work truly happens. It shifts the focus from preventing incidents to ensuring positive outcomes\, utilizing workers’ knowledge and experience. \nIn this webinar\, urban and community foresters will learn how they can support their tree and vegetation management crews for: \n\nTraining: Foresters can implement and support Safety II training programs that focus on building capacity\, problem-solving skills\, and adaptability by engaging crews in interactive training to ensure that workers are prepared for the dynamic nature of fieldwork.\nMindset: City Foresters can foster a culture where workers feel safe to share their insights and experiences to encourage an understating of the real-world challenges crews face and promote a collaborative approach to safety.\nDaily Operations: In daily operations\, foresters should focus on building capacity and resilience within the crews. Recognizing the expertise of the crews and involving them in safety planning can lead to more effective and practical safety measures.\nIncident Review: Safety II transforms incident reviews from blame-finding missions to learning opportunities. This approach looks at the system as a whole rather than isolating individual errors\, fostering a deeper understanding of the underlying factors.\nContinuous Improvement: By adopting a Safety II approach\, City Foresters can create a proactive and forward-looking safety culture that regularly reviews safety practices\, learns from near-misses\, and continuously adapts to new challenges.\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the Evolution of Safety Practices. Comprehend the fundamental differences between Safety I and Safety II approaches.\nLearn the core concepts of Safety II\, including Human Performance Improvement (HPI) and Human and Organizational Improvement (HOP). Appreciate the shift from preventing incidents to ensuring positive outcomes by leveraging workers’ knowledge and experience.\nRecognize the pivotal role of workers in maintaining safety within a complex and dynamic environment. Appreciate the importance of understanding the context in which employees operate to improve safety practices.\n\nISA CEUs applied for and pending. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/implementing-safety-differently-for-city-foresters-overseeing-tree-and-vegetation-management-crews/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T130000
DTSTAMP:20240507T220129Z
CREATED:20240405T145753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T220129Z
UID:9284-1719489600-1719493200@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:Florida’s Laws are Not Always Sunny: Lessons learned on state vs. city tree policy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a UCFS Learning Series webinar! \nEvery day\, laws are passed all over the world that impact local municipalities. When Florida lawmakers passed Florida Statute 163.045 it created waves across the urban forestry community. Passed in 2021\, this statute brought unforeseen challenges to the tree care industry\, reshaping both its practices and ethical considerations. As originally written\, the law stated: \n“A local government may not require a notice\, application\, approval\, permit\, fee\, or mitigation for the pruning\, trimming\, or removal of a tree on residential property if the owner obtains documentation from an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or a Florida licensed landscape architect that the tree presents a danger to persons or property.” \nIn this webinar we will to take an in depth look at how vague laws can lead to unforeseen outcomes and impacts on the urban canopy. From navigating regulatory compliance to grappling with ethical dilemmas\, we’ll explore the multifaceted impact of how state policy has impacted local municipalities and other tree care professionals in Florida. \nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n1. Describe and explain the unintended and negative impacts of state laws on local municipalities.\n2. Identify and explain how laws can be improved with industry input.\n3. Describe various ethical dilemmas experienced by arborists once laws go into effect. \nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \n  \nClick here to register today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/floridas-laws-are-not-always-sunny-lessons-learned-on-state-vs-city-tree-policy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240514T130000
DTSTAMP:20240507T220057Z
CREATED:20240221T160354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240507T220057Z
UID:7719-1715688000-1715691600@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:Bipartisan Infrastructure in the Nation's Capital
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a UCFS Learning Series webinar: Bipartisan Infrastructure in the Nation’s Capital \nA legacy of poor policy from the mid-1900s led to serious challenges and often dangerous interactions between trees and powerlines in Washington D.C. In this webinar\, Earl Eutsler State Forester for Washington DC and Nathan McElroy Utility Forester with Pepco\, we will review the challenges the city and power utility collectively inherited\, and the approaches used to mitigate risk while simultaneously improving tree cover and utility system reliability. \nAttendees will learn more about: \n\nHow policy choices over time lead to a variety of implications for both parties\nCollaborative approaches to prioritize and mitigate tree and utility conflicts\nThe importance of tracking and communicating outcomes between the city and the utility company\n\nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \nClick here to register today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/bipartisan-infrastructure-in-the-capital-trees-and-utilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240418T130000
DTSTAMP:20240409T194755Z
CREATED:20240221T155706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T194755Z
UID:7714-1713441600-1713445200@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:Learning Series: Using Evidence to Prove Tree-Related Infractions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a UCFS Learning Series webinar! \nWhat happens when a tree is removed or appears to have been harmed illegally in your urban forest? Would you know what steps to take? In this UCFS Learning Series webinar will explore different issues related to collecting and presenting evidence to prove cases of illegal tree removal. Concepts such as burdens of proof\, types of evidence\, and the burden of persuasion will be examined through the lens of Washington\, D.C.’s “Tree Poisoning Cases\,” a case study in which arborists from the District of Columbia’s Urban Forestry Division investigated the mysterious deaths of four trees in the winter and spring of 2022. \nYou will learn how to: \n\nDescribe different burdens of proof and know which one generally applies to a tree-related enforcement action.\nDescribe the difference between circumstantial evidence and direct evidence and understand how to build a case with either kind.\nDescribe the trier-of-fact and know which one you are more likely to encounter in a tree-related enforcement action.\n\nISA CEUs have been applied for and are pending. \nClick here to register today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/using-evidence-to-prove-tree-related-infractions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240319T130000
DTSTAMP:20240313T122318Z
CREATED:20231205T153844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T122318Z
UID:5149-1710849600-1710853200@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:UCFS Learning Series: Certification 101 – (No\, not those certifications) SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a UCFS Learning Series! \nYou may have heard about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s (SFI) new Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard over the past couple of years\, but who is going to be the first city or town to get certified? Which university or corporation? And\, what does it REALLY take to get certified….like\, what are the real\, actual steps? Join us to learn from Paul Johnson\, Vice President\, Urban and Community Forestry and Career Pathways at SFI\, for this opportunity to dive into how to utilize the SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard to evaluate and improve your urban forest and program. In addition\, we will talk about the nuts and bolts of getting Certified to the full standard or the four theme options. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDetailed information about what it takes to get third-party certified and how to selection a Certification Body.\nWhat will your urban forestry program be required to report on and how do you prepare for the audit.\nAfter certification\, what will you do with the certification and how do you keep it up?\n\nOne (1) ISA CEU has been approved for this webinar. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-learning-series-sfis-urban-and-community-forestry-standard/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T130000
DTSTAMP:20231228T151105Z
CREATED:20231205T153053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231228T151105Z
UID:5131-1708516800-1708520400@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:UCFS Learning Series: The Pivotal Role of Municipal Urban Wood Recycling Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a UCFS Learning Series! \nIn this UCFS Learning Series\, we’ll learn from Urban Ashes founder and CEO\, Paul Hickman\, alongside municipal foresters Kendra Boot of Fort Collins\, Colorado\, and Tiffany Giacobazzi of Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, as they detail the critical role of Municipal Urban Wood Recycling Systems in mitigating carbon loss\, CO2e emissions\, and combating climate change. This informative session will delve into how Urban Ashes\, through its innovative CUT Model\, and the collaborative efforts of the Urban Wood Network members\, are actively addressing these environmental challenges. You’ll hear firsthand experiences and insights from urban foresters Kendra and Tiffany as they share their experiences implementing Urban Wood Recycling Systems and explore the challenges faced and successes achieved in these communities\, providing valuable lessons for other municipalities. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nThis webinar will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the environmental impact of urban wood waste.\nParticipants will gain insights into how Urban Ashes’ CUT Model\, along with the Urban Wood Network\, offer actionable tools for addressing carbon loss\, CO2e emissions\, and climate change within municipal urban wood recycling systems.\nParticipants will learn about the collaborative solutions embraced by Urban Ashes and Urban Wood Network’s role by connecting stakeholders to promote sustainable urban wood.\n\nISA CEUs have been applied for and are pending. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-learning-series-utilizing-urban-wood/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240110T130000
DTSTAMP:20240103T144635Z
CREATED:20231205T152606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T144635Z
UID:5121-1704888000-1704891600@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:UCFS Learning Series: The Citizen's Coolkit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UCFS Learning Series! \nThe Citizen’s Coolkit: New tools\, processes\, and career pathways for engaging communities in greening/tree-planting on private land \nMany communities in North America have yet to develop resilient neighbourhoods that meet canopy and climate targets. This learning session introduces a novel process for implementing local nature-based climate solutions\, using the powerful Citizen’s Coolkit to motivate collective grassroots action on private land that is difficult for municipalities to influence and regulate. \nThe Coolkit program seeks to activate micro-neighbourhoods where residents care the most and can take practical collective action on tree planting and stewardship\, in alignment with local policies and staff. The Coolkit is an attractive\, customizable DIY resource which provides fun ‘hands-on’ activities and low-barrier visual learning tools to build capacity and guide local climate action. It follows a simple five-step process\, which includes structured neighbourhood walks\, mapping local vulnerabilities & assets\, collective visioning of climate solutions on your block\, leading to practical local climate action plans. The webinar will explain how a series of workshops empowers residents to become local climate champions\, with municipal support\, for positive action such as tree planting\, rewilding and stewarding boulevards\, food forests\, raingardens etc. \nEvaluation results will be shared from testing of this process in diverse neighbourhoods in Metro Vancouver and other Canadian communities\, where it has been well received by residents of many cultures and all age groups\, including disadvantaged communities in low-canopy neighbourhoods. \nThe webinar discusses how such programs can be scaled and customized by other municipalities to help meet high-level targets on the ground and implemented through new professional development opportunities such as a train-the-trainer Micro-certificate in Climate Action and Community Engagement and online degree programs such as UBC’s Master of Urban Forestry Leadership. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn new tools for engaging local communities on private land tree-planting and stewardship\nExplore replicable processes & best practices for empowering collective climate action at neighbourhood scale\nLearn about new training pathways for building confidence\, capacity\, and credentials in engaging your community\n\nSpeakers for this event are: \n\nDr. Stephen R.J Sheppard\, Emeritus Professor\, UBC Faculty of Forestry & Director of the Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning (CALP)\nDr. Sara Barron\, Program Director for Masters of Urban Forestry Leadership and Bachelor of Urban Forestry\, UBC.\nElisa Kwun\, Graduate Student and MUFL Coordinator\, UBC\n\nISA CEUs have been applied for and are pending. \nRegister Today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-learning-series-the-citizens-coolkit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231130T130000
DTSTAMP:20231107T204748Z
CREATED:20231013T024620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231107T204748Z
UID:2780-1701345600-1701349200@ucfsociety.org
SUMMARY:UCFS Learning Series: Log & Order - Enforcing tree preservation ordinances
DESCRIPTION:Log & Order – Enforcing tree preservation ordinances\nIn some municipal justice systems\, tree-based offenses are considered especially egregious. In The City of Park Ridge\, Illinois\, the dedicated Conservators of the Peace who investigate these violations are members of an elite squad called the Forestry Division. During this presentation\, we will discuss the City’s Tree Preservation Ordinance through specific case examples to understand how and why enforcement of tree preservation ordinances is an important component to the management of the urban forest. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn examples of the types of evidence necessary to adjudicate an offense.\nOrdinances may be written in black and white\, but like all infractions of law\, all outcomes are not equal. Learn how to find balance.\nTree preservation ordinance administration takes up a lot of resources – time. Learn how to best manage your resources to get the best outcome.\n\nThis webinar is approved for one (1) ISA CEU. \nRegister today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-learning-series-log-order-enforcing-tree-preservation-ordinances/
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