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Alabama’s U rban & C ommunity F orestry Program

The Alabama Urban & Community Forestry (U&CF) Program aims to improve urban forestry through targeted planning and community engagement. With 46 urban foresters, 16 management plans, and 94 tree boards active across towns, the program has logged over 15,900 volunteer hours. The initiative provides guidance on tree maintenance, planting fire-resistant species, and proper pruning techniques to promote health and safety against wildfires. Starting October 1, 2008, the U&CF program will undergo significant changes to better serve Alabama's urban environments.

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Alabama’s U rban & C ommunity F orestry Program

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  1. Alabama’sUrban &Community Forestry Program “Framework for a Better Urban Forest” Neil Letson State Urban Forestry Coordinator June 10, 2008

  2. What is U&CF Program?

  3. U&CF Program Elements

  4. U&CF Program Accomplishments • 46 urban foresters • 16 urban forest management plans • 94 tree boards • 97 tree ordinances • 15,907 “urban forestry” volunteer hours • 1.8 M citizens live in towns and cities that received program assistance -Community Accomplishments Reporting System (2007); USDA Forest Service

  5. New State Forester S&PF “Redesign” Pressures on Alabama’s forest Status quo not working So, Why Change Now?

  6. Initial Concepts • U&CF Program transfers back to AFC

  7. Target Date “When will U&CF program change go into effect?” October 1, 2008

  8. Questions?

  9. U&CF Role in WUI Grant • Tree removal • Pruning limbs • New tree planting • Plant heath care

  10. Tree Removal • “Maintain trees for fire resistance in the first 30 feet surrounding your house.” Source: Homeowner’s Wildland Fire Risk Assessment and Recommendations (2008); Alabama Forestry Commission

  11. Pruning Limbs • “Properly and safely remove overhanging branches within 15-feet of…structures.” • “Properly and safely prune tall shrubs and mature trees so that lowest limbs are at least 15-feet above ground level.” Source: Homeowner’s Wildland Fire Risk Assessment and Recommendations (2008); Alabama Forestry Commission

  12. New Tree Planting • “Choose fire-smart species” • “Choose safe places to plant” Source: Living With Fires: A Guide for Protecting Homes from Wildfire (2006); Alabama Forestry Commission

  13. Plant Health Care • “Keep plants and trees well pruned, thinned, and maintained.” Source: Living With Fires: A Guide for Protecting Homes from Wildfire (2006); Alabama Forestry Commission

  14. Questions?

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