(A) The Urban Forester, with the advice and assistance of the UFB and city departments, shall develop and conduct educational and outreach programs for the public, promoting the benefits and BMPs of the urban forest.
(B) The Urban Forester, with the advice and assistance of the UFB and the Public Works Department, shall promote trees as essential infrastructure with inherent value to the city. As infrastructure, trees shall require consideration when designing and engineering public and private development projects, and when planning the development and management of the city.
(C) The Urban Forestry Program’s outreach shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) Fostering an understanding of the benefits of the urban forest;
(2) Promoting public understanding of city tree programs, policies, regulations and standards;
(3) Working through the City Manager or his or her designee and the media to bring urban forestry concerns and information to the public;
(4) Facilitating presentations, programs and other outreach to property owners, business council, tree care professionals, schools and others who may have an interest; and
(5) Promoting special events such as a city- wide Arbor Day celebration.
(Ord. O-20-20, passed 9-15-2020)