The Urban Forestry Board will host a series of seminars this summer designed to educate area residents about the urban forest and its benefits. Led by Urban Forester Luke Devores, the introductory Tree Talk on Thursday, June 20, will focus on Wake Forest’s urban canopy. The session will be offered from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Ground Floor Meeting Room at Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 South Brooks Street. The room is most easily accessed by the Taylor Street entrance.
There is no cost to participate, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged at http://bit.ly/WFTreeTalks.
Presenters of Wake Forest’s annual Arbor Day Celebration and Tree Seedling Giveaway, the Urban Forestry Board oversees Wake Forest’s Urban Forestry Program including the town’s annual Arbor Day program and planting events, and to advise the Board of Commissioners on policies relating to trees and landscape regulations. The board consists of Chairman Mindy Hidenfelter, Suzanne Beaumont, Martina Lattimore, Peggi Pearson, Laurie Strong, Ira S. Richman, Mason Rizzo and Sandra S. Watson. Commissioner Brian Pate is the ex officio member, the liaison with the board of commissioners.
Wake Forest has been a Tree City USA every year since 1979 and has received the Growth Award every year since 2000. To be recognized as a Tree City USA – the towns and cities must meet four standards: Standard 1: A Tree Board or Department; Standard 2: A Community Tree Ordinance; Standard 3: A Community Forestry Program with an Annual Budget of at least $2 per capita; and Standard 4: An Arbor Day Observance and Proclamation.
The Tree City USA Growth Award recognizes eligible communities for innovative programs and projects that demonstrate a higher level of tree care and increased commitment of resources for urban forestry programs.
For more information, contact Urban Forester Luke Devores at 919-435-9565 or ldevores@wakeforestnc.gov<mailto:ldevores@wakeforestnc.gov>.
