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	Patricia Tobin, President Fayetteville Tree Commission
Dr. Nina Bassuk Cornell's Urban Horticulture Institute	Brian Skinner, Vice-President National Grid
Kippy Boyle NY ReLeaf Region 3 Representative	Paul Kerzner, Treasurer Con Edison
Paul Bray Washington Park Conservancy	Andrew Hillman, Secretary City of Ithaca
Brenda Cagle	David McMaster, Member-at Large Bartlett Tree Expert Company
Elena Conte Greening for Breathing	Martin Mullarkey, Member-at-Large LIPA/Long Island Power Authority
Jacqueline Fazio Brooklyn Botanic Garden	Stephanie Mallozzi, Member-at-Large CCE of Dutchess County
Tim Fulton Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy
Michael J. George City of Poughkeepsie Shade Tree Committee	EX OFFICIO:
Susan Gooberman Trees New York	Mary Kramarchyk, Volunteer Partnership Coordinator NYS Department of Environment Conservation
J. Rebecca Hargrave CCE of Chenango County	Jack Stevens USDA Forest Service
Fran Lawlor CCE of Onondaga County	John Parry USDA Forest Service
Eli Joseph-Hunter
Susan Kalin NY ReLeaf Region 2 Representative City Street Tree Advocate	STAFF:
Alix V. Krueger	Elizabeth (Betty) Shimo Executive Secretary
Dr. Christopher Luley NY ReLeaf Region 8 Representative Urban Forestry, LLC
Christian Mercurio City of Rome
Wayne Morris
Douglas Morrison SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Greg Owens NYS Society of American Foresters
Peter Pasnik NYS Department of Transportation
Robert Patrick Forestry Consultant
Andrew Pleninger Urban Forestry, LLC
John Schwartz NYC Department of Environmental Protection
Arthur Sheppard
David Short City of Utica Parks Department
Susan Smith Palisades Interstate Park Commission
Fiona Watt City of New York Parks & Recreation