Urban Forestry Organizational Structures: Parks, Public Works and Hybrid Models(Ep72)
Is your tree program in the right department? In Episode 72, we break down the organizational structures that make or break urban forestry.The Deep Dive:Does it matter if an arborist reports to the Di...
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Urban Forestry Administration: Policy, Planning, and Program Leadership(Ep.71)
Managing a forest is one thing; managing a program is another. In Episode 71, we kick off our final domain: Administration, Policy, and Planning.The Deep Dive:Welcome to the "Front Office" of the urba...
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Integrated Urban Forestry: Aligning Planning Policy Funding and Public Support (Ep70)
A plan without policy is a suggestion; a policy without funding is a ghost. In Episode 70, we integrate the "Systems" of Urban Forestry.The Deep Dive:We’ve covered the individual parts—now it's time t...
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Urban Forest Management Plans: Strategic Planning, Goals, and Long-Term Vision (Ep69)
A city without a tree plan is just waiting for a crisis. In Episode 69, we break down the DNA of an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP).The Deep Dive:Strategic planning is what separates a "tree progr...
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Urban Forestry Advocacy Influencing Policy, Funding and City Planning (Ep66)
Understanding the value of trees is biology; getting them funded is advocacy. In Episode 66, we learn how to turn arboricultural knowledge into political action.The Deep Dive:In a city budget, every d...
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Communicating the Value of Urban Forests: Economic, Environmental, and Social ROI (Ep.65)
Trees are the only piece of city infrastructure that actually appreciates in value over time. In Episode 65, we learn how to make that value "visible" to everyone.The Deep Dive:One of the greatest cha...
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Conflict Resolution in Urban Forestry: Managing Removal Disputes and Infrastructure Tension (Ep.64)
Trees don't argue, but people do. In Episode 64, we explore why conflict is the "norm" in urban forestry and how to manage it like a pro.The Deep Dive:In a shared urban space, every tree is a point of...
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Stakeholder Engagement in Urban Forestry: Building Partnerships and Navigating Priorities (Ep. 63)
Urban forestry is a team sport. In Episode 63, we break down Stakeholder Engagement and the art of balancing competing interests in the city canopy.The Deep Dive:In the world of professional arboricul...
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