Maintaining Viable Urban Forests

Rapid urbanization is putting increasing pressure on the sustainability of the trees and forests in North Carolina communities. Urban forests are the natural backyards for many communities and serve as society's connection to nature and improve our quality of life. It is critical to promote, conserve, and connect the trees in our communities through proactive management, strategic green infrastructure planning, proper regulations.

Contacts

• NCDFR Liaisons -
  • Leslie Moorman, NC Division of Forest Resources. 919-857-4842
  • Eric Muecke, NC Division of Forest Resources. 828-438-3793.
• GIS Coordinators -
  • Alan Moore, NC Division of Forest Resources. 919-857-4841.
• Members -
  • Alex Johnson, NC Urban Forest Council.
  • Jacquelyn Wallace, NC Wildlife Resources Commission.
  • Michelle Aldridge, USDA Forest Service.
  • Brion Capo, City of Wilmington.
  • Melissa McHale, NC State University.
  • Chad Ray, NC Green Builders Association.
  • Jess Masten, Triangle Land Conservancy.

Meeting Minutes

• June 11, 2009 Work Group Meeting (PDF)
• May 28, 2009 Work Group Meeting (PDF)
• May 12, 2009 Work Group Meeting (PDF)
• March 25, 2009 Work Group Meeting (PDF)
• February 26, 2009 Partners Meeting (PDF)

Documents

• Work Plan Template, Final Draft (PDF)
• Combined Issues Statements Final Draft (PDF)
• Issues & Data Layers (PDF)
• Work Group roles (PDF)