Who Are The NYS Urban Forestry Council

Who We Are

Vision:

The New York State Urban Forestry Council envisions that every community in New York State will recognize the value of trees and maximize the use of trees to help improve the community's quality of life.

Mission:

New York State's Urban Forestry program is a partnership of public, private and volunteer organizations and individuals that fosters comprehensive planning, management and education throughout New York to create a healthy urban and community forest and enhance quality of life.

Goal 1:

Strengthen Board Structure and Membership. Attract public, private and volunteer organizations, and individuals to help promote the mission and vision of the Urban Forestry Council.

Goal 2:

Identify and Promote the Benefits of Trees. Promote the appreciation and understanding of the environmental, economic and social benefits of trees in the urban and community environment.

Goal 3:

Provide Educational Tools. Advance Urban and Community Forestry outreach, training and education.

Goal 4:

Provide Planning and Management Tools. Promote and support comprehensive Urban and Community Forestry planning and the application of industry Best Management Practices and current research.

Officers & Board

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:	OFFICERS:
Christopher Anderson, NYS Association of Towns	Andrew Hillman, Executive Committee President Davey Resource Group
Sharon Austin Hattie Carthan Gardens	Brian Skinner, Executive Committee Vice-President National Grid
Jerry Bond Urban Forestry, LLC	Christian Mercurio, Executive Committee Past President Community Development, City of Rome
Paul Bray Washington Park Conservancy	Pat Tobin, Executive Committee Secretary Region 3 ReLeaf Committee Chair
Tim Chick Paul Smith's College	Lori Brockelbank, Executive Committee Treasurer Forecon
Margi Delafield Hyde Park Shade Tree Commission	Dr. Nina Bassuk, Executive Committee Member-at-Large Cornell's Urban Horticulture Institute
Sharon DiLorenzo Capital District Community Gardens	Stephanie Mallozzi, Executive Committee Member-at-Large CCE of Dutchess County
Susan Gooberman Trees New York	David Moore, Executive Committee Member-at-Large Region 2 ReLeaf Committee
J. Rebecca Hargrave CCE of Chenango County	Phil Healey, Executive Committee Member-at-Large Inc. Village of Lynbrook EX OFFICIO:
Steve Harris City of Syracuse	Mary Kramarchyk, Ex-Officio NYS DEC
Patricia Tobin Fayetteville Tree Commission	Martin Mullarkey, Ex-Officio Long Island ReLeaf Committee
Fiona Watt City of New York Parks & Recreation	John Parry, Ex-Officio USDA Forest Service
Adriana Jacykewycz Greenstreets Mgr./Central Forestry & Horticulture	Bruce Williamson, Ex-Officio NYS DEC
Samuel Berg Haskell Tree Service	STAFF:
Paul Kerzner Renaissance Housing Program, Con Edison Urban Forestry, LLC	Betty Shimo NYS Urban Forestry Council Executive Secretary
Fran Lawlor CCE Onondaga County Board Member
Brian Liberti City of Rochester
Jane Tsamardinos, NYS Council of Mayors
Douglas Morrison SUNY ESF
Nancy Needham City of Manlius Tree Commission
Greg Owens NYS Society of American Foresters
Andy Pleninger Urban Forestry LLC
Gary Raffel Dynamic Tree Systems
Glen Roberts NYS DEC Region 6
Al Wegener Landscape Consultant/Region 3 ReLeaf Committee
David Short City of Utica Parks Dept.
Shawn Spencer Region 2 ReLeaf Committee Chair
Peggy Stephenson LIPA Electric Service
Brenda Cagle
Art Traver City of Buffalo
Mike DeMarco Student Ambassador SUNY ESF

2010 Year End Financial Report
Board Meeting Minutes Archive