Inventory and Monitoring
tasks are assigned to or assumed by trained volunteers, typically
Citizen Foresters
Citizen Foresters commit to
a rigorous schedule of class and field study to to ensure they have the
skills to properly assess tree hazards, tree diseases, plant trees,
maintain trees, know who to contact if the situation requires an expert
opinion and in most cases, without supervision. They are in a sense para-professionals
in the tree field.
Dallas' Citizen Foresters
often collect data and report back to the collecting agency. These folks
are the eyes, the ears and the hands of Dallas' Urban Forestry
program. Our mission and goals will have much greater effect with
increased numbers of sufficiently trained and active Citizen Foresters.
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Dallas' Citizen Foresters
Trained volunteers close to the action doing the actual field
work are the eyes, the ears and the hands and backbone for the
advancement of the committee's goals and mission.
You can be a Citizen Forester by completing a class series, then volunteering to work on
tree projects locally. Be a member of the first response mulch
team, help prune, educate others or participate in other
rewarding projects.
One person can make a difference when they care for a tree!
Editor's Note: Read about the successful
Citizen
Forester program in the Fort Worth area and the great things
they have accomplished.
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For more information or to register please
contact Eric Larner,
Dallas Citizen Forester Team Leader at citizenforester@tx.rr.com
Citizen Foresters classes for August 2009
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Tree Physiology & Basic Tree
Identification
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Where, How and What! Basics
for Planting Trees
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Proper Pruning of Trees
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Proper Maintenance and Care
of Trees
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Insects and Diseases of Trees
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Basic Risk Assessment
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Community Volunteer
Opportunities for Tree Related Projects.
Previous Citizen Forester
classes included thirty five enthusiastic volunteers. We already have
over thirty anxious folks signed up for the 2009 training. Given
the strong level of support from the group, we hope that many of
these acorns will grow to be mighty Oaks in the future. Dallas,
be prepared for some great support! |
| If you're wondering
what goes on during a
training session, view the photographs from the series
last fall! |
Our Citizen Forester program is gaining publicity!
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