You can make a difference in our community by applying to fill an opening on the Urban Forestry Board (UFB). Residents of Wake Forest and its extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) are eligible to apply.
The UFB was created to oversee Wake Forest’s Urban Forestry Program including the town’s annual Arbor Day observance, Tree Seedling Giveaway and planting events. The UFB also advises the board of commissioners on policies relating to trees and landscape regulations.
Completed applications will be accepted until 5 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, and may be mailed or delivered to Town Clerk Deeda Harris, Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., Wake Forest, NC 27587, emailed to dharris@wakeforestnc.gov or faxed to 919-435-9419.
Applicants will have the opportunity to appear before the UFB on Tuesday, July 28, at 6:30 p.m. The UFB meets each month in the ground floor meeting room at town hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
The board of commissioners will announce the new UFB appointment during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The term for the new appointee will commence immediately.
For more information about Wake Forest’s advisory boards or to obtain a copy of the advisory board application, visit the Advisory Boards section of the town’s website at www.wakeforestnc.gov/advisory-boards.aspx or visit the Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
For more information, contact Town Clerk Deeda Harris at 919-435-9413 or dharris@wakeforestnc.gov.
