Who Are The NYS Urban and Community Forestry Council

Who We Are

Vision:

The New York State Urban and Community 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 and Community 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 and Community 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:
Sharon Austin Hattie Carthan Gardens	Andrew Hillman, Executive Committee President Davey Resource Group
Jerry Bond Urban Forestry, LLC	Brian Skinner, Executive Committee Vice-President National Grid
Paul Bray Washington Park Conservancy	Christian Mercurio, Executive Committee Past President Community Development, City of Rome
Tim Chick Paul Smith's College	Brenda Cagle, Executive Committee Secretary Region 3 ReLeaf Committee Chair
Margi Delafield Hyde Park Shade Tree Commission	Lori Brockelbank, Executive Committee Treasurer Forecon
Sharon DiLorenzo Capital District Community Gardens	Dr. Nina Bassuk, Executive Committee Member-at-Large Cornell's Urban Horticulture Institute
Susan Gooberman Trees New York	Stephanie Mallozzi, Executive Committee Member-at-Large CCE of Dutchess County
J. Rebecca Hargrave CCE of Chenango County	David Moore, Executive Committee Member-at-Large Region 2 ReLeaf Committee
Steve Harris City of Syracuse	Phil Healey, Executive Committee Member-at-Large Inc. Village of Lynbrook EX OFFICIO:
Patricia Tobin Fayetteville Tree Commission	Mary Kramarchyk, Ex-Officio NYS DEC
Dr. Betsy Henry ReTree Schenectady	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	Jack Stevens, Ex-Officio USDA Forest Service Research Station
Samuel Berg Haskell Tree Service	Bruce Williamson, Ex-Officio NYS DEC
Paul Kerzner Renaissance Housing Program, Con Edison Urban Forestry, LLC	STAFF:
Fran Lawlor CCE Onondaga County Board Member	Betty Shimo NYS Urban and Community Forestry Council Executive Secretary
Brian Liberti City of Rochester
John Mancini NYS Conference of Mayors
Douglas Morrison SUNY ESF
Nancy Needham City of Manlius Tree Commission
Greg Owens NYS Society of American Foresters
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
Art Traver City of Buffalo

2010 Year End Financial Report
Board Meeting Minutes Archive