Urban Forestry Institute
March 8-9, 2012 |
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The Florida Urban Forestry Council is hosting the first annual Urban Forestry Institute on March 8-9, 2012 at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida. The Institute will be a two-day, hands-on training for individuals involved in community or municipal urban forestry management. The goal of the Urban Forestry Institute is to strengthen our urban forests by encouraging better management. The Institute will provide detailed technical knowledge, skills and resources for urban forestry advocates so they can implement programs that will improve the management and health of their community’s urban forest. Attending the Urban Forestry Institute is especially beneficial for tree advocates, tree board members, Tree City USA applicants, and urban forestry managers as well as staff or community volunteers who would like to receive up-to-date training in urban forestry issues. Local governments in all communities throughout the state will be encouraged to attend. Other participants might include landscape architects, planners, commercial arborists, homeowners associations, consultants, and citizens.
The training will focus on the quantifiable indicators of successful urban forestry programs:
- professional staff
- ordinances or policies that focus on planting, protecting, and maintaining the urban forest canopy
- tree boards or advisory groups that advocate for the management of the urban forest
- urban forestry management plans
In this first year of the Urban Forestry Institute, the major emphasis will be on the process of creating an effective and workable urban forestry management plan. Developing an urban forestry management plan is considered an important first step in fostering a sustainable urban forestry program. Therefore, this is an invaluable opportunity for the many Florida’s communities that do not have a current or functional urban forestry management plan in place. During the breakout sessions, participants will be able to select a session developed for their community size with a facilitator experienced in the successes and challenges comparable to the ones that may be encountered.
CEU's:
Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA)
Thursday, March 8 - 4.0
Friday, March 9 - 4.0
International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Thursday, March 8 - 6.25 (Certified Arborist, Municipal Specialist, BCMA - Management)
Friday, March 9 - 5.0 (Certified Arborist, Municipal Specialist, BCMA - Management)
Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida (LIAF)
Thursday, March 8 - 4.0
Friday, March 9 - 4.0
Society of American Foresters (SAF)
Thursday, March 8 - 5.0 (Cat 1 - CF)
Friday, March 9 - 4.0 (Cat 1 - CF)
Thank you sponsors!
Sponsorship opportunities are available for $250. This includes a table to exhibit your display and materials as well as ample time for participants to interact. This will be a great opportunity to create valuable relationships with professionals who can use your products and/or services.